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FILE - Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock, center, jokes with backup quarterbacks Jeff Driskel, left, and Brett Rypien during an NFL football practice in Englewood, Colo., in this Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, file photo. The Broncos activated three quarterbacks—starter Lock and backups Rypien and Blake Bortles—from the COVID-19 list Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, to insure that the team will not be without quarterbacks on the roster for the game against the Chiefs in Kansas City on Sunday as the Broncos were last Sunday when hosting the New Orleans Saints. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
The virus's toll: How 32 NFL teams have been hit by COVID-19

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2020 04:32 PM EST

Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller V, left, is tackled by Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Luq Barcoo (36) after a reception during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Texans hope 3 stars can help team finish 2nd half strong

By Kristie Rieken Nov. 09, 2020 06:04 PM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) is helped off the field after getting injured during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
QBs Stafford, Allen, several TEs injured on rough NFL Sunday

By The Associated Press Nov. 08, 2020 06:08 PM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson looks for a receiver during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Watson, Texans send Jaguars to 7th consecutive loss, 27-25

By Mark Long Nov. 08, 2020 04:25 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) throws a pass in the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
The Latest: Home teams now 65-65-1 in this pandemic season

By The Associated Press Nov. 08, 2020 01:13 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020 file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin looks on during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore. A person with knowledge of the matter told The Associated Press that Tomlin has been fined $100,000 and the club $250,000 because coaches improperly wore facial coverings last Sunday. The person said Friday, Nov. 6 that Tomlin and the Steelers were disciplined because members of the coaching staff were “not wearing face coverings at all times on the sidelines.” (AP Photo/Terrance Williams, File)
All NFL games on for Week 9 as teams deal with COVID-19

By The Associated Press Nov. 06, 2020 02:29 PM EST

An Aston Villa member of staff wearing a mask holds a soccer ball as he walks by the pitch ahead of the English Premier League soccer match between Aston Villa and Southampton at Villa Park in Birmingham, England, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. The British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Saturday night that England will have further restrictive measures to combat the coronavirus pandemic starting Thursday, though the Premier league and other elite sport would continue. (Nick Potts via AP)
The Latest: UCLA has 3 positive tests in athletic department

By The Associated Press Nov. 06, 2020 10:38 AM EST

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) tries to get past Green Bay Packers offensive tackle Rick Wagner (71) and tight end Marcedes Lewis (89) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Texans-Jaguars could be considered AFC South pillow fight

By Mark Long Nov. 05, 2020 05:55 PM EST

3 Texans linebackers out at Jaguars after positive test

By Kristie Rieken Nov. 05, 2020 02:39 PM EST
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans will be without three linebackers on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars after linebacker Jacob Martin tested positive...

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers warms up before the start of an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and Houston Texans Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Green Bay Packers at Houston Texans 10/25/2020

Oct. 25, 2020 12:28 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs players stand for a presentation on social justice before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
The Latest: Texans remain in locker room for national anthem

By The Associated Press Sep. 10, 2020 07:09 PM EDT

Texans deal Hopkins, need replacement receiver, pass rusher

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 06:52 PM EDT
HOUSTON TEXANS (11-7) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: CB Bradley Roby, RB Lamar Miller, CB Johnathan Joseph, CB Vernon Hargreaves, OLB...

Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller (15) makes a catch over Indianapolis Colts cornerback Marvell Tell (39) during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Texans get big win, face test with Patriots up next

By Kristie Rieken Nov. 22, 2019 03:38 PM EST

Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) celebrates his touchdown catch against the Indianapolis Colts with teammate Will Fuller (15) during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Hopkins has 2 TDs, Texans beat Colts 20-17 to top AFC South

By Kristie Rieken Nov. 21, 2019 11:26 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) passes against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Indianapolis Colts at Houston Texans 11/21/2019

Nov. 21, 2019 08:31 PM EST