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Houston Texans head coach Lovie Smith speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Wednesday, March 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Texans have many needs at free agency after 4-win season

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 12:01 PM EST

This is a 2021 photo of Bill Lazor of the Chicago Bears NFL football team. This image reflects the Chicago Bears active roster as of Friday, April 16, 2021 when this image was taken. The Chicago Bears could be without all three of their coordinators, including Lazor, when they host the Minnesota Vikings on Monday, Dec. 20, 2021. (AP Photo)
AP Source: Several asymptomatic NFL players test positive

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 20, 2021 02:45 PM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) looks for a receiver during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars 12/19/2021

Dec. 19, 2021 01:33 PM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Houston Texans at Arizona Cardinals 10/24/2021

Oct. 24, 2021 04:05 PM EDT

Houston Texans cornerback Lonnie Johnson Jr. (1) celebrates after intercepting a pass against the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Texans fall apart in 2nd half of 25-22 loss to New England

By Kristie Rieken Oct. 10, 2021 07:45 PM EDT

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills throws a pass against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Patriots use late field goal to get 25-22 win over Texans

By Kristie Rieken Oct. 10, 2021 04:25 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) acknowledges fans as he jogs off the field after their NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Arlington, Texas, Monday, Sept. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
'Best I've ever played:' Prescott has Cowboys rolling early

By Schuyler Dixon Sep. 28, 2021 02:56 PM EDT

Raiders seeking 1st winning record since Gruden returned

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 11:52 AM EDT
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS (8-8) New faces: DE Yannick Ngakoue, CB Casey Hayward, S Trevon Moehrig, RT Alex Leatherwood, defensive coordinator Gus...

Uncertainty with Watson overshadows start of Texans camp

By The Associated Press Jul. 24, 2021 11:14 AM EDT
HOUSTON TEXANS (4-12) CAMP SITE: Houston LAST YEAR: The Texans stumbled to an 0-4 start that cost coach Bill O’Brien...

Raiders searching for success headed into Gruden's 4th year

By The Associated Press Jul. 24, 2021 11:06 AM EDT
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS (8-8) CAMP SITE: Henderson, Nevada LAST YEAR: The Raiders got off to a promising start in their first...

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Yannick Ngakoue takes part in a drill during an NFL football practice Tuesday, June 15, 2021, in Henderson, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Ngakoue hoping to spark Raiders defensive front

By W.g. Ramirez Jun. 16, 2021 05:52 PM EDT

Caserio tries to improve Texans without pick in 1st 2 rounds

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2021 01:28 PM EDT
67. HOUSTON TEXANS (4-12) LAST SEASON: Coach/general manager Bill O’Brien was fired after an 0-4 start and Romeo Crennel took over as...

Defense a priority for Raiders in free agency

By The Associated Press Mar. 12, 2021 05:08 PM EST
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS (8-8) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: WR Nelson Agholor, DT Maliek Collins, DT Johnathan Hankins, LB Nicholas Morrow, DE...

FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2021, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton leaves the field after an NFL football game against the New York Jets in Foxborough, Mass. The New England Patriots are completing an agreement to re-sign free-agent quarterback Cam Newton, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press, Friday, March 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
Titans' pass rush busts cautionary tale for NFL free agency

By Teresa M. Walker Mar. 12, 2021 02:57 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys lead 32 compensatory draft picks with 4

Mar. 10, 2021 04:55 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys have been awarded the maximum four compensatory picks in April's NFL draft, while the Atlanta Falcons and Green Bay Packers...

Denver Broncos cornerback Michael Ojemudia (23) forces a fumble by Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Raiders miss playoffs for 3rd season under coach Jon Gruden

By Josh Dubow Jan. 04, 2021 06:05 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...

Carr active for Raiders, Parker out for Dolphins

Dec. 26, 2020 07:05 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Quarterback Derek Carr is active for the Las Vegas Raiders after leaving last week’s game with an injured groin. Carr was...

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) limps on the sidelines after a play against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Carr hopes to play for Raiders despite groin injury

By Josh Dubow Dec. 22, 2020 07:26 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders strong safety Johnathan Abram (24) tackles Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Raiders missing 4 more defensive starters for Chargers game

By Josh Dubow Dec. 16, 2020 05:10 PM EST