Sources: Texans restructure Eric Murray, Kaโimi Fairbairn, Cameron Johnstonโs contracts
The Texans, in need of some salary-cap space heading into the season, created a total of $2.832 million in total cap savings by restructuring veteran safety Eric Murry, kicker Kaโimi Fairbairn and punter Cameron Johnsonโs contracts, according to league sources.
Texans temporarily restrict facilities after 2 players test positive for COVID-19
HOUSTON โ The Houston Texans are taking precautions, as players will not be allowed in the facility Wednesday. Over the weekend, Whitney Mercilus and Eric Murray tested positive for COVID-19. โThey donโt seem to have any serious symptoms,โ Crennel said. โThey got the milder things; the headaches, the body aches.โIn an abundance of caution, the facilities are shut down to players. โThey are not using the facility,โ Crennel said.
Dwayne Haskins starts for Washington despite breaking rules
(AP Photo/Susan Walsh)Dwayne Haskins gets his second consecutive start for Washington with quarterback Alex Smith out again because of a right calf injury. Philadelphia receiver DeSean Jackon is active against Dallas after missing two months with an ankle injury. Harrison being inactive against the Rams comes as the Seahawks welcome defensive tackle Bryan Mone back from injured reserve following a lengthy stint because of an ankle injury. The Rams were without rookie running back Cam Akers, who had already been ruled out with an ankle injury. Washington: QB Alex Smith, RB Lamar Miller, WR Terry McLaurin, OT David Steinmetz, LB Kevin Pierre-Louis, LB Thomas Davis.
Colts recover another late fumble, beat Texans 27-20
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Zach Pascal (14) makes a catch under pressure from Houston Texans free safety Eric Murray (23) in the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)INDIANAPOLIS โ Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard made his final punch count Sunday. Bobby Okereke recovered the skittering ball in the end zone for the Colts' second win in three weeks over the Texans โ in almost the exact same way. Watson answered by marching the Texans to the Colts 21. Sanchez punted in that week's game, a loss to Tennessee.
Bill OโBrien, several Texans players take a knee during National Anthem
HOUSTON โ Prior to the beginning of the Texans home opener against the Baltimore Ravens, head coach and general manager Bill OโBrien took a knee, along with several Texans players, during the National Anthem on Sunday. The Texans players taking a knee included Deshaun Watson, Kenny Stills, Justin Reid, Eric Murray, Keion Crossin, Randall Cobb, Deandre Carter and Vernon HargreavesIn Week 1 against the Kansas City Chiefs, the Texans stayed in the locker room for the national anthem.
Texans-Chiefs set to kick off NFL season unlike any other
Fans watch the Kansas City Chiefs during NFL football training camp Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. Chiefs coach Andy Reid no longer carries around the heavy and ignominious tag of best coach never to win a championship. This is the best opportunity you can have to start the season.That contract extension is the second largest in NFL history. Very, very dynamic players, Texans coach Bill O'Brien said. They also will miss cornerback Bashaud Breeland and defensive tackle Mike Pennel, who are suspended for the start of the season.