Houston Texans

HOUSTON — The Houston Texans have signed veteran free agent quarterback John Beck. Beck spent the last two years with the Washington Redskins. He appeared four games with three starts last season, throwing for 858 yards and two touchdowns...... Full story

HOUSTON — The Houston Texans came out of the draft with all of their specific needs filled. The Texans rounded out their class of eight with five picks on Saturday — Georgia center Ben Jones (99th overall), Michigan State receiver...... Full story

HOUSTON — The Houston Texans traded themselves out of the second round of the NFL draft Friday night and still filled two critical needs. Houston picked Ohio State receiver DeVier Posey and Miami (Ohio) offensive lineman Brandon Brooks in the...... Full story

NEW YORK — The first round of the NFL draft averaged 6.66 million viewers on ESPN, up 11 percent from last year and the second-highest audience since 7.29 million tuned in two years ago. ESPN said Friday it had a 5.1 fast national rating,...... Full story

HOUSTON — Looking for another pass rusher and more linebacker depth, the Houston Texans selected Illinois defensive end Whitney Mercilus with the 26th overall pick in the NFL draft Thursday night. The 6-foot-3, 261-pound Mercilus is an...... Full story

NEW YORK — Have NFL fans seen the last of the Pro Bowl? The game could be suspended next year, two people familiar with discussions said Thursday. Commissioner Roger Goodell, among others, expressed concerns about the quality of play after...... Full story

HOUSTON — The Houston Texans lost defensive end Mario Williams and Pro Bowl linebacker DeMeco Ryans in free agency. Surely they will look to the draft for some help on defense? Not so fast. Houston used six of its eight draft picks on...... Full story

HOUSTON — The Houston Texans will play at least five nationally televised games in 2012, including two on Monday night and their first ever on Thanksgiving. Houston went 10-6 last season and earned the franchise's first playoff berth with its...... Full story

HOUSTON — Former Dallas linebacker Bradie James jumped at the chance to reunite with Wade Phillips and Reggie Herring in Houston. The rest of the Texans? Well, they began spring conditioning drills on Monday with many other familiar faces...... Full story

NEW YORK — For fans worried that Nike was going to give their favorite NFL team's uniform an extreme makeover, full-blown Oregon style, no need to fret. Ben Roethlisberger still looked very much like a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers....... Full story

Houston Texans long snapper Jon Weeks is hosting a Pro-Players Specialty Football Camp at 10 a.m. Saturday at PSJA Memorial High School in Alamo. The registration fee is $40, and for more information call (956) 787-6699 or (956) 309-3394. The...... Full story

HOUSTON — The Houston Texans are eager to return to practice after losing several key players. The Texans will open OTAs in late May after sacks specialist Mario Williams, tight end Joel Dreessen and two starting offensive linemen signed with...... Full story

  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Free agent defensive end Mario Williams says he was so nervous when it came time to signing his contract with the Buffalo Bills, he almost forgot his name. No one in Buffalo will soon forget. Williams was...... Full story

HOUSTON — Texans owner Bob McNair wants to re-sign outside linebacker Mario Williams and he's not interested in pursuing Peyton Manning. The 6-foot-6, 283-pound Williams officially became an unrestricted free agent and the most coveted...... Full story

HOUSTON — Texans linebacker DeMeco Ryans dropped a cardboard box in front of his locker and started packing, while his mind was still on the team’s missed opportunity in Baltimore. Houston’s historic season ended in a 20-13 loss...... Full story