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Getty Images The Texans terminated their qualifying offer to defensive lineman P.J. Hall, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports. The team offered Hall an original-round tender worth $2.183 million on March 16. The Raiders originally made Hall a second-round choice. Las Vegas traded...

Getty Images The Texans rescinded the restricted free agent tender they gave to defensive tackle P.J. Hall on Wednesday, but they won’t have a chance to do the same with safety A.J. Moore. Wednesday’s transaction report from the NFL shows that Moore has signed his restricted free agent tender...

Getty Images The potential criminal case against Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson has begun with the Houston Police Department hearing from at least two persons who claim assault. The attorney representing those women and all others in the 22 civil actions pending against Watson apparently...

Getty Images Tuesday’s press conference caused many to view the ongoing controversy involving Deshaun Watson differently. Among the many now viewing the situation differently, apparently, is Nike. Via CNBC.com, the sports apparel giant has suspended its endorsement deal with Watson. “We are...

Getty Images The NFL first devised the concept of paid leave as a device for getting controversial players off the field at a time when games are being played. In the offseason, the league generally if not exclusively has avoided using the Commissioner Exempt list, since there are no football...

Getty Images At a press conference at lawyer Tony Buzbee’s office on Tuesday, a woman named Ashley Solis revealed that she is the plaintiff in the first sexual assault lawsuit filed against Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson. While it was the first time Solis publicly revealed her identity, it...

Getty Images Not every development in an inherently public controversy requires a response. Sometimes, the best response is no response at all. On Tuesday, lawyer Rusty Hardin arguably would have better served his client by not responding to the compelling presentation made by Ashley Solis...

Getty Images The back and forth continues between the lawyers at the heart of the Deshaun Watson controversy. After Tuesday’s compelling remarks from Ashley Solis, the first person who sued Watson and who has now attached her name, face, and voice to the cause, attorney Rusty Hardin issued a...

Getty Images The Houston Texans are signing former Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Antony Auclair, according to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle. Auclair played in eight games last season for the Buccaneers with two starts. He’s appeared in 40 games throughout his four seasons with the...

Getty Images Three weeks ago today, a lawsuit for sexual assault was filed against Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson. On Tuesday, the plaintiff — who previously sued under the Jane Doe pseudonym — has disclosed her identity and spoken to the media. At a press conference called by attorney Tony...

Getty Images The first woman to file a lawsuit accusing Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson of sexual assault revealed her identity and spoke to the media at a press conference with lawyer Tony Buzbee on Tuesday. Ashley Solis called herself “a survivor of assault and harassment” at the hands of...

Getty Images The Texans haven’t said much publicly regarding the 20-day-old controversy involving quarterback Deshaun Watson. On Monday, owner Cal McNair said plenty. Via the Houston Chronicle, McNair sent a letter to season-ticket holders that addressed the situation in strong terms. “We...

Getty Images Last week’s comments from Patriots owner Robert Kraft, covered extensively here and on PFT Live, included a blunt and candid assessment of the team’s recent failures in the draft. “Really, the teams who draft well are the ones who will be consistently good,” Kraft told reporters...

Getty Images Attorney Tony Buzbee has said that he has spoken to at least 24 persons who have potential claims against Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson. A total of 22 have now filed lawsuits against him. Via the Houston Chronicle, the 22nd lawsuit was filed on Monday. The unnamed woman...

Getty Images The Texans have signed dozens of free agents this offseason and they aren’t done looking at options to join the roster. The NFL’s daily transaction wire brings word that they had defensive lineman Jaleel Johnson and offensive lineman Lane Taylor in for visits. Johnson was a 2017...

Getty Images Attorney Tony Buzbee had nothing to say in response to the news that a criminal complaint has been filed against Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson. Buzbee will have something to say about Watson on Tuesday. “Our team will hold an in-person press conference at our Houston office on...

Getty Images Former first-round pick Shaq Lawson will play for his third team in three years in 2021 after the Dolphins traded him to the Texans. But entering his sixth pro season, Lawson is excited to get going in Houston because of the team’s new defensive scheme under coordinator Lovie...

Getty Images The controversy surrounding Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson fundamentally changed on Friday, when someone filed a criminal complaint with the Houston Police Department. Regardless of what happens with the criminal investigation, a criminal investigation now exists. With one...

Getty Images The Texans are bringing back one of their free agent offensive lineman. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Roderick Johnson is re-signing with Houston on a one-year deal. Johnson started three games for the Texans last season, one at right tackle and two at left tackle. He appeared...

Getty Images Attorney Tony Buzbee recently said his 21 clients won’t submit evidence of potential criminal misconduct by Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson to the Houston Police Department. On Friday, someone did. The HPD made the following announce on Twitter: “Today, a complainant filed a...