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    Texans claim DeAndre Hopkins trade was only about money

    Getty Images At a time when the country fails to agree on pretty much anything, the United States have become unified regarding the perception that the Texans are getting screwed in the DeAndre Hopkins trade. After two days of being the NFL’s collective pin cushion, the Texans are pushing back...
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    Bills agree to deal with Taiwan Jones

    Getty Images Taiwan Jones made a big impression against the Bills in overtime of their Wild Card loss to the Texans in January and they hope he can provide a game-changing play or two for them next season. Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports that the Bills have agreed to a one-year deal with...
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    Cardinals players think they got a steal in DeAndre Hopkins

    Getty Images As you might imagine, Cardinals players seemed excited by yesterday’s acquisition of wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. One of them, in fact, thought it was a steal. Via Katherine Fitzgerald of the Arizona Republic who collected the responses, perhaps the best came from running back...
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    Patriots were in on DeAndre Hopkins talks

    Getty Images Whether they keep Tom Brady remains to be seen, but the Patriots want to improve at wide receiver, and yesterday they tried to add a first-team All-Pro. The Patriots were involved in trade talks to get Hopkins from Houston, Albert Breer of SI.com reports. The Cardinals apparently...
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    NFL to give teams guidance later today on physicals connected to trades

    Universal Pictures Monday’s memorandum regarding the NFL’s offseason procedures in the age of COVID-19 contains a conspicuous donut hole: It omitted any mention of physicals to be performed on players who are being or who could be traded. According to the NFL, guidance will be provided to...
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    Texans agree to terms with Eric Murray on three-year deal

    Getty Images The Browns have lost their second safety. Eric Murray reached agreement with the Texans on a three-year deal worth up to $20.25 million, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. The Panthers agreed to terms with former Browns safety Juston Burris earlier in the day. Murray, 26, appeared...
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    Randall Cobb headed to Houston for three years, $27 million

    Getty Images The Texans traded receiver DeAndre Hopkins. They added Randall Cobb. Cobb agreed to a three-year, $27 million deal, James Jones of NFL Media reports. Cobb, who plays the slot, certainly isn’t a replacement for Hopkins, who was All-Pro the past three seasons. But Cobb is another...
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    DeAndre Hopkins trade talk is one of the spoils of victory for Bill O’Brien

    Getty Images The notion that the Texans could trade receiver DeAndre Hopkins is on the surface a surprise. That said, it’s also a byproduct of the moves made by the Texans in 2019 and 2020 in reshaping the team’s front office. One of the sticking points between current coach and G.M. Bill...
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    Report: Texans have explored David Johnson trade

    Getty Images The Cardinals used a transition tag on running back Kenyan Drake on Monday, which gives them a chance to match any offer that Drake might receive from another team in free agency. It also leaves them with a lot of money devoted to their offensive backfield as David Johnson is set...
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    DeAndre Hopkins to Cardinals, David Johnson to Texans

    Getty Images Monday brings word of a blockbuster trade to open up the 2020 league year. There was chatter about trades involving Cardinals running back David Johnson and Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins on Monday morning. They were traded for each other on Monday afternoon. Adam Schefter...
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    Cardinals, DeAndre Hopkins will be working on a new contract

    Getty Images The stunning decision of the Texans to trade one of the best receivers in the NFL for a running back who has a ball-and-chain contract and whose best work is fading into the rear-view mirror suggests that there’s more to the story. Here’s one chapter: Hopkins wants a new deal...
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    Some teams think DeAndre Hopkins could be available in a trade

    Getty Images Since coach Bill O’Brien took control of personnel, he hasn’t shied away from making big moves, like trading Jadeveon Clowney and acquiring Laremy Tunsil. Now some teams think O’Brien may make another big move. Peter King reports in Football Morning in America that two teams said...
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    Report: Texans agree to terms with Bradley Roby

    Getty Images The Texans have reached a deal with cornerback Bradley Roby, John McClain of the Houston Chronicle reports. The three-year, $36 million deal includes $17 million guaranteed. Roby proved his worth after signing a one-year, $10 million deal a year ago. He ranks 61st on PFT’s list...
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    Texans sign Phillip Gaines to one-year deal

    Getty Images Cornerback Phillip Gaines couldn’t finish out the 2019 season on the Texans’ active roster, but he’ll be back for another shot in 2020. Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports that Gaines has agreed to a one-year deal to remain with the Texans. Wilson reports the deal will...
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    Texans to re-sign Tyrell Adams

    Getty Images The Texans tendered Dylan Cole as a restricted free agent this week and they’re set to bring back another member of the linebacking corps as well. Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports that the team will re-sign Tyrell Adams. It’s a one-year deal and no financial terms...
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    Texans tender restricted free agent Dylan Cole

    Getty Images The Texans announced they tendered restricted free agent Dylan Cole. He now is due $2.144 million. Cole, 25, played 11 games before tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. He made 16 tackles, a sack and two interceptions. He will return to back up inside...
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    Packers close public operations at Lambeau; Texans will allow staff to work from home

    Getty Images The Packers are closing their public operations at Lambeau Field and Titletown for two weeks, the team announced Thursday. The measures were taken out of an abundance of caution to prevent the spread of COVID-19 The closure applies to all Lambeau Field Atrium businesses...
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    Texans sign DeAndre Carter to one-year deal

    Getty Images There was a lot of word on Wednesday about players who are not expected to be back with the Texans in 2020, but the team announced one move that will keep a member of the 2019 team on hand. They have signed wide receiver DeAndre Carter to a one-year deal. Carter was set to be an...
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    Johnathan Joseph thanks Texans, bids Houston farewell

    Getty Images If there was any doubt about exactly what the Texans’ statement on Johnathan Joseph meant, the defensive back made it crystal clear. Joseph, whom the Texans announced Wednesday would test the market, will play for a new team next season. He spent the past nine seasons playing for...
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    Kenneth Murray has 15 visits planned, including to Texans, Cowboys

    Oklahoma linebacker Kenneth Murray did not participate in the school’s pro day Wednesday as he rehabs a hamstring injury. Murray tweaked a hamstring while running a 4.52 in the 40-yard dash at the Combine. “The hamstring is doing good,” Murray told NFL Network. “I’ll be fully healthy in a...
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