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FILE - New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick calls to his players during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. Belichick will turn to the draft to bolster a roster that still needs a youth injection at linebacker, offensive line, receiver and cornerback. (AP Photo/Paul Connors, File)
Frugal Patriots look to use draft to get faster at LB, WR

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 12:07 PM EDT

FILE - New England Patriots offensive lineman Ted Karras blocks during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y., Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. Karras has agreed to a free agent contract with the Cincinnati Bengals. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
Patriots add DB Mitchell, but still have areas to address

By Kyle Hightower Mar. 16, 2022 07:58 PM EDT

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 head coach David Culley watches from the sideline during the first half of his team's NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Houston's offense sputters after early lead in loss to 49ers

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 03, 2022 02:56 PM EST

Houston Texans running back Rex Burkhead (28) runs against San Francisco 49ers middle linebacker Fred Warner, left, defensive end Nick Bosa (97) and defensive back K'Waun Williams (24) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Houston Texans at San Francisco 49ers 1/2/2022

Jan. 02, 2022 04:39 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni reacts to a referee call during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Ravens without top 2 QBs after Huntley lands on COVID list

By The Associated Press Dec. 25, 2021 02:19 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 Tyrod Taylor (5) throws against the Indianapolis Colts during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Indianapolis Colts at Houston Texans 12/5/2021

Dec. 05, 2021 01:11 PM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) passes in the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets in Houston, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)
New York Jets at Houston Texans 11/28/2021

Nov. 28, 2021 01:13 PM EST

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill passes against the Houston Texans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans 11/21/2021

Nov. 21, 2021 01:13 PM EST

Miami Dolphins teammates congratulate free safety Jevon Holland (8) after he intercepted a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Houston Texans at Miami Dolphins 11/7/2021

Nov. 07, 2021 01:23 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws against the Houston Texans during first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex )
Los Angeles Rams at Houston Texans 10/31/2021

Oct. 31, 2021 01:23 PM EDT

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 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)
New England Patriots at Houston Texans 10/10/2021

Oct. 10, 2021 01:13 PM EDT

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) scrambles through rain during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Houston Texans at Buffalo Bills 10/3/2021

Oct. 03, 2021 01:35 PM EDT

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) is tackled by Carolina Panthers' Haason Reddick (43) and Morgan Fox (91) during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Texans face Bills in first meeting since 2019 playoffs

By The Associated Press Sep. 30, 2021 01:01 PM EDT

Houston S Reid, Panthers CB Bouye inactive Thursday night

Sep. 23, 2021 07:40 PM EDT
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston safety Justin Reid and Carolina cornerback A.J. Bouye were among the players inactive Thursday night. Reid, the...

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) is hurt trying to tackle Houston Texans strong safety Justin Reid (20) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Tackle nearly costs Mayfield, Browns coaches urge caution

By Tom Withers Sep. 22, 2021 05:09 PM EDT

Houston Texans running back Phillip Lindsay (30) runs for a 22-yard touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Texans' rookie QB Mills to face Panthers' top-ranked defense

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2021 02:47 PM EDT

Houston Texans quarterback Tyrod Taylor looks to throw during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Texans' Mills must improve if Taylor is out against Panthers

By Kristie Rieken Sep. 20, 2021 04:05 PM EDT