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A look at key players for each AFC South team who are coming back from injuries: Houston Texans: There isn't an easy, obvious fit here. Inside linebacker Brian Cushing is crucial, but all indications are he's already largely back from the torn ACL...

Houston Texans The team signed outside linebacker Trevardo Williams, a fourth-round pick in this year's draft, to a four-year deal Thursday. The Texans have now signed five of their draft picks. The Texans' director of college scouting, Mike Ma...

Vick Ballard finished his rookie season with 12 consecutive starts at running back, 211 carries, 814 yards and a highlight reel diving, corkscrew touchdown to win an overtime game in Tennessee. In his second year, he's in line to continue as the l...

Reading the coverage... Houston Texans Texans rookie safety D.J. Swearinger moonlights as a rapper, says John Brannen of the Houston Chronicle. The war of words over an engagement ring that Mario Williams wants back has escalated, says David...

Football Outsiders continues their red flags series Wednesday, hitting on the AFC South. Tom Gower takes on the biggest remaining issue for each team. Houston Texans Gower says wide receiver: "Considered about the most pro-ready receiver in ...

Reading the coverage ... Houston Texans Former Texans defensive end Mario Williams is suing to get a pricey engagement ring back, says David Barron of the Houston Chronicle. Gary Kubiak wants to see Collin Klein's progress at quarterback, sa...

Reading the coverage ... Houston Texans Links to stories on all the Texans draft picks from during their college careers, compiled by Patrick Starr of State of the Texans. Projecting the initial 53-man roster of the 2013 Houston Texans, with...

Each goes by the name Mr. Irrelevant, but no two are alike. So when Irrelevant Week is held annually in Newport Beach, Calif., to honor the last player taken in the NFL draft, many of the activities are tailored to fit the guest of honor. Whil...

Florida State registered a nation-leading 11 NFL draft picks over the extended weekend. NoleNation takes a look back at how they were scouted coming out of high school. QB EJ Manuel Selected by: Buffalo Bills, No. 16 overall What people thought ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- There weren't many mock drafts that pegged EJ Manuel as the top quarterback available, but Jimbo Fisher had a hunch his guy would impress a few teams. Manuel's athleticism made him a popular prospect for teams looking to explo...

Scouts Inc. offers a full seven-round projection for the 2013 NFL draft.

Story | Conversation | April 24, 2013

We are now one week away from the NFL draft, and ESPN's draft page is packed with mock drafts, different scenarios, draft boards and other goodies to get you ready for next weekend. Where do Big East players fit in? All over the place, it seems. ...

Reading the coverage ... Houston Texans The Texans offered Mohamed Massaquoi a contract before he decided on Jacksonville, says Tania Ganguli of the Houston Chronicle. Matt Schaub on what went wrong down the stretch for the Texans: "We lost ...

Todd McShay offers up his latest 2013 mock draft, which includes three scenarios for all 32 picks in the first round.

Story | Conversation | April 10, 2013

Reading the coverage ... Houston Texans Matt Schaub on Ed Reed: "I've been across from him enough to know what kind of player he is and what he brings to the defense. He can still play at an exceptional level. The leadership and knowledge he br...

Thoughts on the primary developments around the AFC South over the past 10 days while I took some time away... Houston Texans The Texans signed Greg Jones to replace James Casey as their fullback, plucking a player who'd been a staple for divisio...