Houston texans news

Here are the latest news and updates from the Houston Texans:

Recent News

• The Texans have signed quarterback Tyrod Taylor to a two-year contract extension, worth up to $17 million. (Source: ESPN)
• The team has also re-signed wide receiver Chris Hogan to a one-year deal. (Source: NFL Network)
• The Texans have released defensive tackle D.J. Reader, who was a key contributor to the team's defense last season. (Source: Houston Chronicle)
• The team has also released linebacker Brennan Scarlett, who was a special teams standout. (Source: NFL Network)

Offseason Moves

• The Texans have signed free agent safety Eric Murray to a one-year deal. (Source: NFL Network)
• The team has also signed defensive end Charles Omenihu to a one-year deal. (Source: ESPN)
• The Texans have released wide receiver Kenny Stills, who was a key contributor to the team's offense last season. (Source: Houston Chronicle)
• The team has also released linebacker Whitney Mercilus, who was a key contributor to the team's defense last season. (Source: NFL Network)

Draft News

• The Texans have selected defensive tackle Ross Blacklock with their first-round pick (40th overall) in the 2020 NFL Draft. (Source: NFL Network)
• The team has also selected wide receiver Brandin Cooks with their second-round pick (52nd overall) in the 2020 NFL Draft. (Source: ESPN)
• The Texans have selected linebacker Jonathan Greenard with their third-round pick (90th overall) in the 2020 NFL Draft. (Source: NFL Network)

Coaching Staff

• The Texans have hired former NFL quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick as their new quarterbacks coach. (Source: ESPN)
• The team has also hired former NFL defensive coordinator Wade Phillips as their new defensive coordinator. (Source: NFL Network)

Injury Updates

• Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is expected to be ready for the start of the regular season after undergoing surgery on his knee. (Source: Houston Chronicle)
• The team has also announced that wide receiver Will Fuller will miss the start of the regular season after undergoing surgery on his knee. (Source: ESPN)

Schedule

• The Texans' 2020 regular season schedule has been released, with the team opening the season on September 13th against the Kansas City Chiefs. (Source: NFL.com)
• The team will also play the Tennessee Titans, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Indianapolis Colts in the AFC South. (Source: ESPN)