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    “Relationships” drew Jadeveon Clowney to Seattle

    Getty Images The first pick in the 2014 draft will spend 2019 in Seattle. In his first meeting with reporters since the trade happened, Jadeveon Clowney attributed the decision to one thing. “Relationships,” Clowney told reporters. “Talked to Duane Brown and he said he loved it up here. Great...
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    Texans put TEs Jordan Thomas, Kahale Warring on injured reserve

    Getty Images The Texans kept five tight ends on their initial 53-man roster and added another when they signed Logan Paulsen on Monday, so they were either due a roster move or setting up an unusual approach to their offense for the 2019 season. As you’d likely expect, it was the former and it...
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    Orlando Scandrick visiting Texans

    Getty Images Cornerback Orlando Scandrick failed to make the Eagles out of training camp, which means he’s back on the street looking for a job for the 2019 season. His first stop in that hunt will be in Houston. Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports that Scandrick will visit with the...
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    Bill O’Brien on trade criticism: Can’t control what outside world thinks

    Getty Images Texans head coach Bill O’Brien has taken on increased personnel responsibilities with the absence of a General Manager in Houston and he used them to make a couple of big trades this weekend. The team’s been criticized for the return they received from Seattle for Jadeveon Clowney...
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    Texans to sign Logan Paulsen

    Getty Images Tight end Logan Paulsen didn’t make the 53-man roster in Atlanta over the weekend, but he has found a new spot for the 2019 season. Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports that the Texans are signing Paulsen. A corresponding move isn’t known at this point, but Wilson reports...
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    Bill O’Brien denies link between Andrew Luck retirement and trading for Laremy Tunsil

    Getty Images A popular theory has emerged regarding the notion that the Texans overpaid for tackle Laremy Tunsil in order to ensure that quarterback Deshaun Watson doesn’t become so bruised and battered that he considers following Andrew Luck into early retirement. Texans coach Bill O’Brien was...
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    Texans working out Brandon Marshall

    Getty Images The Texans have made over their roster more than any other team in recent days. They have another “name” player on their radar, too. Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports the Texans will workout free agent linebacker Brandon Marshall on Tuesday. The Jaguars made Marshall...
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    Seahawks, Texans first talked Jadeveon Clowney trade before draft

    Getty Images The trade sending Jadeveon Clowney to the Seahawks became official on Sunday, but the genesis of the deal actually happened much earlier. Seahawks General Manager John Schneider told Albert Breer of SI.com that he first spoke to the Texans about a trade before the draft, but the...
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    Texans “flatter” management structure falls flat on its face

    Getty Images Saturday’s whirlwind of transactions provided the first real test for Houston’s new-look, no-G.M. front office. The grade for the “flatter” management structure: A big, fat F. Through not just one but two disastrous trades, the Texans not only botched their divorce from Jadeveon...
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    Texans signing Cornell Armstrong

    Getty Images Cornell Armstrong‘s agent, Brett Tessler, predicted Saturday the cornerback wouldn’t be out of work for long. He was right. A day after the Dolphins waived him, Armstrong will sign a two-year deal to join the Texans’ 53-player roster, Tessler tweeted Sunday. It reunites Armstrong...
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    Texans cut Matt Kalil

    Getty Images The next time Texans coach Bill O’Brien gets asked why Matt Kalil isn’t practicing, O’Brien will have a much simpler answer: Kalil doesn’t work here anymore. Per multiple reports, Kalil was released on Sunday, after the Texans traded for the Dolphins to get left tackle Laremy...
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    Demaryius Thomas could end up back in Denver

    Getty Images Nearly a decade after arriving in Denver as a first-round pick, receiver Demaryius Thomas could be coming back. Per a league source, the Broncos could be bringing Thomas back to town. If it happens, Thomas will be working for a new coaching staff in a new offense. But plenty of...
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    Report: Texans, Seahawks agreed to split Jadeveon Clowney’s 2019 pay

    Getty Images If you thought the Texans got fleeced yesterday, you haven’t heard the whole story. Not only did Houston give Jadeveon Clowney to Seattle and receive only two backups and a third-round draft pick, but Houston is also giving Clowney $7 million. As part of the Seahawks-Texans...
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    Texans place Joe Webb on injured reserve in busy day of moves

    Getty Images The Texans had a busy day. In addition to all their trades, the team waived receiver Floyd Allen, defensive end Jesse Aniebonam, defensive back Derrick Baity, linebacker Davin Bellamy, linebacker B.J. Bello (injured), defensive back Briean Boddy-Calhoun, running back Damarea...
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    Texans cut 2018 third-rounder Martinas Rankin

    Getty Images Martinas Rankin was expected to compete for a starting job. Instead, he is searching for a new team. The Texans are cutting their former third-round pick, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports. Houston will keep Senio Kelemete behind first-round pick Tytus Howard at left...
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    Texans trade for running back Carlos Hyde

    Getty Images The Texans were reportedly cutting former third-round pick Martinas Rankin, but they actually got something of value for him instead. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Texans traded Rankin to the Chiefs for running back Carlos Hyde. That’s much better than taking a sack of...
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    Dolphins fire sale sends Laremy Tunsil, Kenny Stills to Texans

    Getty Images The Dolphins may have a revolt on their hands. According to NFL Network, the Dolphins are trading left tackle Laremy Tunsil and wide receiver Kenny Stills to the Texans, for a package of picks which includes a first-rounder. It solves an immediate need for the Texans, as...
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    Dolphins get two first-round picks and a second-round pick from Texans

    Getty Images The trade that sent Dolphins left tackle Laremy Tunsil to Houston was an enormous one. The Texans are sending two first-round picks and a second-round pick to Miami to acquire Tunsil and wide receiver Kenny Stills, according to NFL Network. The Dolphins are also getting a couple...
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    Report: Seahawks deep in talks for Jadeveon Clowney

    Getty Images When Duane Brown tweets googly eyes, it appears we should pay attention. The Seahawks left tackle didn’t directly reference former Texans teammate Jadeveon Clowney when he used that emoji in a tweet early on Saturday, but many drew a connection between the tweet and trade chatter...
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    Report: Seahawks and Texans have agreed to Jadeveon Clowney trade

    Getty Images The Seahawks appear to have their guy. According to Jay Glazer of FOX Sports, the Seahawks and Texans “have agreed to trade parameters” which will send Jadeveon Clowney to Seattle. It’s a huge get for the Seahawks, as they land a pass-rusher to partner with Ezekiel Ansah, after...
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