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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

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) looks to pass against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Texans, Jaguars try to end skids in meeting without Meyer

By Mark Long Dec. 16, 2021 08:45 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars interim head coach Darrell Bevell, an offensive coordinator under former coach Urban Meyer, leads NFL football practice Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021 at TIAA Bank Field's practice field in Jacksonville, Fla. Bevell took over after Meyer was fired. (Corey Perrine/The Florida Times-Union via AP)
Skidding Jaguars begin post-Meyer era against reeling Texans

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2021 03:30 PM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) is hit by Seattle Seahawks defensive end Darrell Taylor (52) as he tires to pass during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Mills struggles in second half as Seahawks beat Texans 33-13

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 12, 2021 07:17 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Penny Hart (19) celebrates a play late in the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle looks to win 2 straight in visit to terrible Texans

The Associated Press Dec. 09, 2021 12:28 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold passes against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
AP source: Darnold is 'day to day' after MRI on shoulder

By Steve Reed Nov. 08, 2021 01:18 PM EST

Carolina Panthers kicker Zane Gonzalez (5) kicks a field goal during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Carolina Panthers at New York Giants 10/24/2021

Oct. 24, 2021 01:35 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold throws a pass against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Perfect Panthers visit Cowboys in 2nd straight trip to Texas

By The Associated Press Sep. 30, 2021 12:35 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) is forced out of bounds by Houston Texans cornerback Vernon Hargreaves III (26) during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Panthers' Hubbard stepping in for McCaffrey

By Steve Reed Sep. 29, 2021 06:46 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) leaves the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Panthers won't place McCaffrey on injured reserve

By Steve Reed Sep. 27, 2021 03:05 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) catches a pass as Houston Texans cornerback Vernon Hargreaves III (26) tackles him during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Injuries to McCaffrey, Horn sour Panthers' 3-0 start

By Steve Reed Sep. 24, 2021 11:32 AM EDT

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold warms up before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Carolina Panthers at Houston Texans 9/23/2021

Sep. 23, 2021 06:53 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns sacks New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Fast starts have propelled surprising Panthers to 2-0 record

By Steve Reed Sep. 20, 2021 01:33 PM EDT

Denver Broncos running back Royce Freeman (28) runs as Los Angeles Rams defensive end Eric Banks (98) defends during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Panthers add depth at running back, claim Royce Freeman

Sep. 02, 2021 06:39 PM EDT

Denver Broncos running back Royce Freeman (28) runs as Los Angeles Rams defensive end Eric Banks (98) defends during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Broncos' top priority: breaking out of their September swoon

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 01, 2021 05:07 PM EDT

Denver Broncos offensive guard Dalton Risner holds the football after he recovered the ball after Broncos running back Javonte Williams scored a touchdown during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Jason Redmond)
Teddy's Time? Bridgewater solid as Broncos thump Seahawks

By Tim Booth Aug. 22, 2021 01:05 AM EDT

New Broncos GM Paton brings RB Mike Boone over from Vikings

Mar. 17, 2021 10:00 PM EDT
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — New Broncos general manager George Paton is bringing special teams ace and backup running back Mike Boone over from the Minnesota...

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock, center, is brought down by Buffalo Bills cornerback Levi Wallace (39) and outside linebacker A.J. Klein during the first half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Bills beat Broncos 48-19 for first AFC East crown since 1995

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 19, 2020 08:01 PM 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)
Broncos activate 3 QBs following COVID-19 rules violations

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 02, 2020 01:26 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