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Carolina veteran left tackle Jordan Gross showed no signs of wearing down in 2012. Gross appeared in all but four of the Panthers' 1,030 offensive plays. Gross was on the field for a team-high 99.61 percent of the offensive snaps. Let's take a ...

With the Panthers and Saints on their bye weeks, it's been a relatively quiet day in the NFC South. But let's look at the headlines that have popped up around the division. Let's start with the totally expected. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers confirmed...

The Panthers announced they've signed center Thomas Austin to replace Ryan Kalil on the 53-man roster.

The Patriots waived defensive tackle Terrell McClain on Tuesday, a league source confirmed. In addition, the team terminated the contract of practice squad offensive lineman Thomas Austin. McClain, signed last week, was active for his lone game w...

The Patriots announced the following players have been signed to their practice squad (the team leaves one spot open): 1. G Thomas Austin (former Patriot who had been claimed by Texans in 2011) 2. FB Eric Kettani (spent 2011 on Patriots practic...

Reading the coverage... Houston Texans Talk about how he's getting old serves as motivation for Andre Johnson, says John McClain of the Houston Chronicle. (What's with that Miami Heat hat?) Contract uncertainty won't distract Connor Barwin or ...

Thomas Austin "Amarillo Slim" Preston Jr., an acclaimed professional poker player who fancied himself the "World's Greatest Gambler," has died in Texas.

Austin Jackson is making a change in his swing, forcing himself to keep his front leg down. Jackson said the change would not be drastic, but he struck out 181 times last season as a leadoff hitter and both he and the Tigers are eager for a change.

HOUSTON -- The Texans sought to restore order and momentum in their season finale, while avoiding any more of the injury misfortune that's beset them all season long. Despite suffering a 23-22 loss to the Tennessee Titans at Reliant Stadium, the t...

HOUSTON -- The Texans' defense won't get any major help from injuries today. Atlanta running back Michael Turner and receiver Julio Jones, who both came into the game as questionable, will play Sunday at Reliant Stadium. Houston will need to sl...

Albert Haynesworth made his first start Sunday on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' defensive line against the Houston Texans, a team source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

BALTIMORE -- The Texans will stick with their veteran returners and look to fullback Lawrence Vickers this afternoon against the Ravens. They signed returner Trindon Holliday this week and Gary Kubiak indicated Holliday would take punt returns off...

Part 5 of a weekly series catching up with players who were with the Patriots in 2011 training camp and are now with other clubs: OL Thomas Austin (Texans) Week 5: Inactive in a 25-20 home loss to the Raiders Week 4: Inactive in a 17-10 home win...

HOUSTON -- Kareem Jackson is out with a knee injury for the Texans' game against the Steelers, replaced in the starting lineup at left cornerback by Jason Allen. Jackson struggled through his rookie year but held on to his starting spot through th...

Part III of a weekly series catching up with those who were in 2011 training camp with the Patriots now with other clubs: Doug Pensinger/Getty ImagesJonathan Wilhite is making an impact in Denver.OL Thomas Austin (Texans) Week 3: Inactive in a 40...

NEW ORLEANS -- As expected, Arian Foster won't play for the Texans against the Saints today. Ben Tate will bid to become only the second running back in league history to top 100 yards in his first three games, matching Cadillac Williams. The T...