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New Houston Texans NFL football team head coach Lovie Smith speaks at an introductory press conference, Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, at NRG Stadium in Houston. (Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle via AP)
Smith becomes 1 of 5 minority head coaches with Texans hire

By Kristie Rieken Feb. 08, 2022 04:21 PM EST

Darnold faces his replacement Wilson when Panthers host Jets

The Associated Press Sep. 09, 2021 11:08 AM EDT
NEW YORK JETS (2-14) at CAROLINA (5-11) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, Fox OPENING LINE: Panthers by 3, according to FanDuel...

Atlanta Falcons quarterback AJ McCarron (5) is assisted off the field after he was injured on a play, during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
McCarron (knee) out for season, Falcons in market for QB

Aug. 23, 2021 12:12 AM EDT

Houston Texans release 18-year veteran quarterback McCown

Mar. 01, 2021 07:21 PM EST
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans released veteran quarterback Josh McCown on Monday, likely ending his 18-year NFL career. The Texans...

In this still image from video provided by the NFL, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, left, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady speak during Opening Night for the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. (NFL via AP)
McCoy sees Brady-Mahomes as NFL's version of Jordan-Kobe

By The Associated Press Feb. 02, 2021 04:03 PM EST

Patrick Mahomes watching Chiefs' finale against Chargers

By The Associated Press Jan. 03, 2021 12:23 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is inactive for their meaningless regular-season finale against the Los Angeles Chargers, which means he will...

FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2020, file photo, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry plays against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game, in Cleveland. The Browns will try to earn a playoff spot without four wide receivers, including star Landry, their starting middle linebacker and his replacement due to COVID-19 protocols. But despite the six players being out, an NFL spokesman said Cleveland's game at the New York Jets will be played as scheduled on Sunday, Dec. 27. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Dwayne Haskins starts for Washington despite breaking rules

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2020 12:04 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) gives his cletes to a fan following an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. The Cowboys defeated the Bengals 30-7. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Eagles missing 3 starters in secondary against Cardinals

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2020 12:10 PM EST

Trainers check New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) after an injury during the second half of NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Colts have left tackle Castonzo, LB Okereke vs. Raiders

By The Associated Press Dec. 13, 2020 12:23 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) looks to throw against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
QB Jones inactive for Giants; McCoy to start at Seattle

By The Associated Press Dec. 06, 2020 12:14 PM EST

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton, left, greets Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio after an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Denver. The Saints won 31-3. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Column: Broncos could have avoided quarterback quagmire

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 01, 2020 02:05 AM EST

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) sacks Denver Broncos quarterback Kendall Hinton (2) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Drew Lock could end up paying biggest price for QB quagmire

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 30, 2020 05:03 PM EST

Cobb leads group of several Texans who won't play at Detroit

Nov. 25, 2020 04:35 PM EST
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans will be without several players, including receiver Randall Cobb, because of injuries on Thursday against the Detroit Lions. ...

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) looks to throw against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Drew Lock gets start at QB for Broncos vs. Dolphins

By The Associated Press Nov. 22, 2020 12:14 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 5, 2020, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles' Josh McCown plays during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday,, in Philadelphia. In 2002 the Houston Texans were an expansion team preparing for their first season and McCown had just wrapped up his college career at nearby Sam Houston State. Nineteen seasons and nine teams later the quarterback finally got his wish when he signed with the Texans this month to be their third quarterback behind Deshaun Watson and AJ McCarron. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
McCown with Texans 19 seasons after hoping to join team

By Kristie Rieken Nov. 17, 2020 07:23 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) pulls in the game winning touchdown pass as Buffalo Bills free safety Jordan Poyer (21) and strong safety Micah Hyde (23) defend during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 32-20. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Bills baffled, bitter after Hopkins' last-second TD catch

By John Marshall Nov. 15, 2020 09:21 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) warms up before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Steelers' Roethlisberger active after virus-related absence

By The Associated Press Nov. 15, 2020 12:09 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) tosses up the ball next to quarterbacked Nate Sudfeld (7) during an NFL football training camp practice in Philadelphia, Friday, Aug. 21, 2020. (Heather Khalifa/Pool Photo via AP)
Nate Sudfeld now holds important backup QB spot for Eagles

By Rob Maaddi Aug. 22, 2020 02:51 AM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 15, 2019, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla. Pederson enters his fifth season with a Super Bowl victory, two NFC East crowns and three straight playoff appearances on his resume. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
NFC East has a new look but success may be slow to achieve

By Rob Maaddi Apr. 30, 2020 02:51 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 17, 2019, file photo, Denver Broncos quarterback Joe Flacco (5) throws against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half of an NFL football game in Denver. A person with knowledge of the move tells The Associated Press that the Denver Broncos are waiving Joe Flacco with a failed physical designation, putting another veteran NFL quarterback on the open market. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team didn't announce the decision. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
AP source: Broncos waiving injured QB Joe Flacco

By Arnie Stapleton Mar. 19, 2020 02:03 PM EDT