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Their first game came in September against the Cowboys, which they rightfully won. Jan. 26: The Texans hire former Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak as the second head coach in team history. No portion of HoustonTexans.com may be duplicated, redistributed or manipulated in any form. After five long seasons, Houston was at last ready to rejoin the league. Sept. 6: The NFL's 32nd franchise is officially christened the Houston Texans before thousands at a downtown rally on Texas Avenue. Jan. 19: The Texans hire David Gibbs as defensive backs coach. Watson, who was originally named an alternate, joined teammates OLB Jadeveon Clowney, WR DeAndre Hopkins, ILB Benardrick McKinney, RB Lamar Miller and DE J.J. Watt, giving Houston its most Pro Bowl selections in a season since 2012. Houston sends Atlanta its second round draft picks the 2007 and 2008 NFL Draft in exchange for the three-year veteran. On the other side of the ball, wide receiver Andre Johnson had another extraordinary season with 1,569 receiving yards over 101 receptions. They defeated the wildcard Oakland Raiders 27–14 in the opening round of the playoffs with Osweiler as the starting quarterback due to Savage being out with a concussion. Jan. 6: LT Duane Brown, ILB Brian Cushing, RB Arian Foster and CB Johnathan Joseph are named second-team All-Pro by the Associated Press. Houston Texans rumors: Will Fuller likely to sign with another NFL team. Jan. 16: Gary Kubiak and the Texans' coaching staff are designated to coach the AFC all-stars in the 2012 Pro Bowl by virtue of the Texans being the highest-seeded AFC team to lose in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. Jan. 2: RB Arian Foster runs for 180 yards against Jacksonville to win the NFL rushing title with a team-record 1,616 yards, the most ever by an undrafted player. Dec. 29: Cushing, Johnson, LB DeMeco Ryans and Williams are named to the Pro Bowl. Owner Bob McNair died during the season on November 23, 2018, passing ownership of the team to his wife Janice and son Cal. Dec. 19: CB Aaron Glenn and DE Gary Walker are selected to represent the AFC in the 2003 Pro Bowl. Oct. 26: Reliant Energy acquires the naming rights for Houston's new state-of-the-art football stadium and the sports, entertainment and convention complex currently known as the Astrodomain Complex. Dec. 8: Despite just 47 yards of total offense, the Texans shock eventual AFC North champion Pittsburgh 24-6 at Heinz Field. HOUSTON - The Houston Texans welcome the Indianapolis Colts to NRG Stadium this Sunday for their first of two games with Indianapolis in three weeks. He’s been with the Texans for the past two seasons, appearing in 15 games with no starts. Welcome to the official YouTube channel of the Houston Texans!Subscribe to the Houston Texans YouTube Channel: tex.nz/youtubesubscribe#WeAreTexans #Texans #NFL Participants in the groundbreaking ceremony include Owner Robert C. McNair, NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo President Mike Wells, Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Commissioner Steve Hatchell, Houston Mayor Lee Brown, Harris County Judge Robert Eckels, Harris County Commissioner (Precinct 1) El Franco Lee, Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation Chairman Mike Surface and Harris County-Houston Sports Authority Chairman Billy Burge. The Texans clinched their fourth AFC South division title in six years in Savage's first career start against the Bengals in Week 16. Hilliard played with the Browns from 2018 until December when the Texans claimed him off waivers. The game served as an omen of bad times ahead. After throwing two interceptions in Week 15 against the Jaguars, coach Bill O'Brien benched the offseason acquisition in favor of backup quarterback Tom Savage. Aug. 16: The Texans sign LT Duane Brown to a multi-year contract extension. Nonetheless, the Texans were able to repeat the AFC South title with a 12–4 record, and Watt was picked as Defensive Player of the Year. Dec. 1: The Texans defeat the Jacksonville Jaguars 30-17 in the first Monday Night Football game in franchise history. Jan. 14: The Texans hire former Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Vic Fangio as their first defensive coordinator. A return visit in late May yielded little change – Ovitz and Roski were still locked in a standoff; Roski's bid remained unchanged since the onset, while Ovitz unveiled plans to turn the area around the Coliseum into a 60-acre (240,000 m2) complex of parks, parking garages, shopping areas and a brand-new stadium. [21] Unfortunately for the Texans, they lost Watson, J. J. Watt and other starters to season-ending injuries early in the year. Oct. 29: WR Andre Johnson is named the AFC Offensive Player of the Month for October. FILE – In this Oct. 27, 2019, file photo, Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) reacts after a play against the Oakland Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game, in Houston. At this point, Tagliabue expressed his frustration with Los Angeles’ inability to get a plan together, and the next month he advised McNair to resume his discussions with the expansion committee. HOUSTON -- — Deshaun Watson sat alone on the bench, a towel covering his face and his head in his hands for several minutes on Sunday after yet another frustrating loss by the Houston Texans. General Manager Charley Casserly was spared, but would eventually leave after the draft, replaced by Rick Smith. As the losses mounted, whatever optimism that was left over from the previous year faded away. McNair declared that he was positive about naming the team Stallions, but opted out of this since the horse imagery was overused in the league with the Denver Broncos, the Indianapolis Colts and the secondary logo of the San Diego Chargers. Mario Williams set a franchise record with 14 sacks, finishing first in the AFC and tied for third in the league and DeMeco Ryans was selected as a starter in his first Pro Bowl. Rookie David Carr hooked up with tight end Billy Milleron the third pla… Sept. 4: The Houston Texans extended the contract of ILB Brian Cushing. Savage led a comeback effort against the Jaguars, and was named the starter for the remainder of the season. In four games in September, Watt compiled 20 total tackles (14 solo), 5.0 sacks for a loss of 33 yards, eight quarterback hits, six tackles for loss and four forced fumbles. The Houston Texans last made the playoffs in 2019, when they lost the Divisional Round. Sept. 28: QB David Carr leaps over the goal line from one yard out on the game's final play, lifting Houston to s 24-20 win over Jacksonville at Reliant Stadium. Smith becomes the youngest general manager in the NFL. Sept. 7: The Texans are honored by the Texas Sports Hall of Fame in Waco. Oct. 6: The National Football League owners vote 29-0 to award the 32nd NFL franchise to Houston and Robert C. McNair for a record amount of $700 million. Game 3 also marked the first Fall Classic game to be played in the state of Texas, and was the longest game in World Series history, lasting 14 innings. No, the Houston Texans have been known by that name since 2002. Play calls: Zac Taylor flexed a lot on Sunday, especially early in the game with some big-hitting screens. He joins Houston from the Denver Broncos, where he was the assistant general manager. Rookie quarterback David Carr came out guns ablaze with the nineteen yard Dart to Billy Miller. Nov. 29: In a 20-0 victory over Tennessee at Reliant Stadium, CB Glover Quin sets a team record with three interceptions. 1 overall in the 2006 NFL Draft. March 4: The Texans execute the first trade in club history, shipping QB Danny Wuerffel to Washington in exchange for DT Jerry DeLoach. While efforts to get an NHL team in Houston faltered, McNair made his decision to set his sights higher and founded Houston NFL Holdings. Watson was named to his second-consecutive Pro Bowl after becoming the first player in NFL history to record consecutive seasons with 25 passing touchdowns and five rushing touchdowns. Feb. 10: The Texans hire Karl Dorrell as quarterbacks coach, replacing Greg Knapp. Most of the speculation in Houston following the 2006 season involved David Carr and his future with the Texans. Fuller will also miss the first game of the 2021 season under the suspension. Jan. 9: The Associated Press names DE Mario Williams and LB DeMeco Ryans to its All-Pro second team. From 1995-98, Capers was the head coach of the expansion Carolina Panthers, leading the team to the NFC West title and a berth in the NFC Championship Game in 1996. Nov. 18: QB Matt Schaub throws for a franchise-record 527 passing yards, the second-most in a game NFL history, in a 43-37 overtime victory against Jacksonville at Reliant Stadium. [26], The Texans started the 2020 off-season by making a blockbuster trade sending star wide receiver Deandre Hopkins to the Arizona Cardinals. March 9: Houston NFL 2002 celebrates the official groundbreaking of the new stadium that will house the team when it begins play in 2002. April 30: The Texans selected Wake Forest cornerback Kevin Johnson with the 16th overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft. Indianapolis and the Houston Texans will face off in an AFC South battle at 1 p.m. David Carr to Billy Miller the first touchdown in Texas history. The Houston Texans team’s uniform today consists of a dark blue helmet, white or blue pants, and white or blue jerseys. Matt Schaub threw for 346 yards and a touchdown, while Andre Johnson had 12 receptions in the win. A week later, the emotionally exhausted Texans showed up in Foxborough to face the New England Patriots and were hammered 40–7. As unexplainable as the Texans’ continued ability to beat the Jaguars, so too was a game against the Titans where they out-gained Tennessee in total yards 427–197 but lost because of five turnovers. Oct. 3: Twenty year-old DT Amobi Okoye is named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month for September, becoming the youngest player to win NFL honors. Clowney's 21 TFLs were the second most in the NFL. They extended their franchise record two-game winning streak from the end of 2006 to four with victories at home against the Chiefs and on the road in Carolina. Nov. 5: The Texans hold their first individual workout session at Reliant Astrodome, evaluating 13 defensive backs. Sept. 15: The Texans win their second straight game in thrilling fashion, defeating the Tennessee Titans 30-24 in overtime. Miller gained 106 yards on a career-high 28 carries in his Texans debut, his first of eight career games in Houston with at least 100 rushing yards. After poor play from Tom Savage in week 1, Watson replaced him in the starting lineup and set numerous rookie passing records for the next few weeks. In the first game … The season was deemed a success despite David Carr being sacked an NFL record 76 times and the realization that Tony Boselli, the man they had hoped would protect their young quarterback, would never play a down of football for the team. Their last failure was disastrous. The Texans and 49ers came into the game with the two worst records in the NFL and the loser would "win" the right to choose USC running back Reggie Bush in the 2006 NFL Draft. Two days later, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLS&R) officials announced they would push for a domed stadium as part of the bid to lure the NFL back to Houston. Stay connected to the team from anywhere with the latest video, news, photos and audio content from Texans TV, Texans Radio and Hou… Carr had been sacked a staggering 249 times in his five years in Houston. Their week two home opener against Baltimore was rescheduled due to damage in and around the city of Houston Hurricane Ike forcing the Texans to play three consecutive road games before finally returning home in October. Oct. 6: Robert C. McNair (1937-2018), the late founder of the Houston Texans, is inducted into the Texans Ring of Honor at halftime of Houston's game against the Atlanta Falcons. That year, the Texans started with a 2–5 record. He became the first player in NFL history to make three field goals of 54 yards or longer in a game en route to AFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors. HOUSTON — The Houston Texans released veteran quarterback Josh McCown on Monday, likely ending his 18-year NFL career. All rights reserved. The Texans marked October 6 as Founders Day, where they will celebrate McNair's life and legacy each year. Ryan Fitzpatrick was traded to the New York Jets and quarterback Ryan Mallett was released amidst controversy regarding his benching in favor of Brian Hoyer during a loss against the Indianapolis Colts. Houston Texans Schedule 2020 ... * Game played at neutral location. The Texans have a new GM and coach but no picks in the first two rounds, so free agency will be a key focus as the team looks to shore up the defense. Rookie Steve Slaton rushed for 130 yards and 2 touchdowns and caught 2 passes for 52 yards. McNair passed away on Friday, November 23, 2018 at the age of 81. K Kris Brown hits a game-winning 35-yard FG in the final minute. The Texans launched their inaugural campaign on August 5, 2002 against the New York Giants at Fawcett Stadium in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio, in front of 22,461 fans. J.J. Watt has made the Houston Texans look like geniuses throughout the past decade with the franchise since being selected in the first round in 2011. Jan. 20: QB Matt Schaub is added to the AFC Pro Bowl roster as an injury replacement after leading the NFL with 4,770 passing yards in 2009. The Tennessee Titans also lost to the Denver Broncos, therefore, also tied for second place in their division. Dec. 18: The NFL announces that LB DeMeco Ryans will be a starter in the 2008 AFC/NFC Pro Bowl. Okoye becomes the fourth consecutive defensive lineman taken in the first round by the Texans, joining DE Jason Babin, DT Travis Johnson and DE Mario Williams. The Texans struggled offensively, losing their third straight game. April 20: The Texans select Fresno State quarterback David Carr with the first overall selection of the 2002 NFL Draft. Williams joins QB David Carr at the second No. The Texans will play the rest of the season with Reliant's retractable roof open. The executives were shocked at the lack of progress – Los Angeles would not allow tax dollars to be used for a new stadium, the competing groups were locked in a standoff as neither would concede its bid to the other nor would the groups agree to combine their efforts in attempts to put together a deal, and neither group was prepared to build a state-of-the-art facility, which Houston had promised in all its bids since 1997. On December 1, 2008, the Texans defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 30–17 in their first-ever game on Monday Night Football. After a 3–4 start that included an offensive shootout between Watson and Russell Wilson of the Seattle Seahawks, the Texans struggled after being forced to play Savage and T. J. Yates in Watson's stead, finishing with a 4–12 record. The Texans had overcome a 14-0 deficit in the first quarter to tie the game 20-20 when Deshaun Watson threw a … Houston had defeated Kansas City 24-21 the previous Sunday. Oct. 27: The Texans win on the road for the first time, defeating Jacksonville 21-19 at ALLTEL Stadium. The storm damages the roof at Reliant Stadium, postponing the Texans' scheduled Week 2 home contest on Sept. 14 against the Baltimore Ravens until Nov. 9. The Texans and Falcons swapped first round picks and the Texans gave Atlanta their second round pick in 2007 and 2008. Local dignitaries and numerous Texan celebrities join Robert C. McNair on stage for the ceremony. McNair was a leading businessman, sportsman and philanthropist in Houston who returned professional football to the city in 2002. The five names were determined after several months of research conducted jointly by Houston NFL 2002 and National Football League Properties. After back-to-back heartbreaking losses against Jacksonville and Indianapolis, the Texans secured their first win of the season against the Dolphins in dramatic come from behind fashion capped with a fourth and goal touchdown run by Matt Schaub with three seconds remaining in the game. Capers would soon fill out the rest of the staff in the months to follow. Oct. 15: WR Jacoby Jones is named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week for his performance against the Miami Dolpins on Oct. 12. Houston Texans Schedule: The official source of the latest Texans headlines, news, videos, photos, tickets, rosters, stats, schedule, and gameday information. Rookie David Carr hooked up with tight end Billy Miller on the third play from scrimmage for a touchdown (scoring the first points for the franchise). Sept. 23: Texans QB Matt Schaub is named AFC Offensive Player of the Week after completing 25-of-39 passes for 357 yards and four touchdowns with a passer rating of 127.8 in a Week 2 victory over the Tennessee Titans. Jan. 7: OLB Whitney Mercilus wins the AFC Defensive Player of the Month for December after recording 17 tackles (10 solo), 5.5 sacks, 7 quarterback hits, three tackles for loss, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and one pass defensed in five games. The Texans signed the 41-year-old in November, but he did not appear in a game. July 28: Los Angeles presents an exclusive negotiating agreement to the NFL but the league does not sign it, stating that it does not address the financial situation behind the New Coliseum at Exposition Park. On January 3, 2011, the Texans announced that Kubiak would be retained as head coach, but they fired defensive coordinator Frank Bush and three defensive assistants. He led the Texans with 10 tackles and had one sack, one pass defensed and one interception against the Buffalo Bills in Week 8. May 7: Los Angeles-based entertainment broker Michael Ovitz announces he will spearhead a $750-million proposal to build a stadium in Carson, California, in an effort to bring the NFL back to L.A. March 23: The NFL expansion committee awards an expansion team to Cleveland. The Texans then select Virginia Tech T Duane Brown with the 26th overall pick. Steve Patterson, who had been working with McNair in an attempt to bring the NHL to Houston, was immediately named as head of the new organization. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Houston outgained Baltimore 264-236 in defeat. Sept. 7: The Texans opened the 2014 season with a 17-6 victory of the Washington Redskins, extending their streak of consecutive Week 1 wins to five. WR Andre Johnson becomes the first player in NFL history with at least 60 catches in each of his first eight seasons. WR DeAndre Hopkins notched his fourth career and third-consecutive Pro Bowl (2015, 2017-19) and Tunsil was named to the first Pro Bowl of his career. The Texans also promote defensive assistant Robert Saleh to assistant linebackers coach. April 22: The Texans select Alabama CB Kareem Jackson with the 20th overall pick in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft. Feb. 18: The Texans select T Tony Boselli, T Ryan Young, CB Aaron Glenn, DT Gary Walker, LB Jamie Sharper, WR Jermaine Lewis, CB Marcus Coleman, DT Seth Payne, G Matt Campbell, S Matt Stevens, G Jeremy McKinney, T Ryan Schau, RB Charlie Rogers, TE/LS Sean McDermott, DE Jabari Issa, WR Avion Black, QB Danny Wuerffel, LB Brian Allen and TE Johnny Huggins in the expansion draft. The Texans opened the 2008 season with consecutive losses to the Pittsburgh Steelers 38–17, and the Tennessee Titans 31–12. Dec. 20: DE Jadeveon Clowney is named to the 2017 Pro Bowl after setting single-season career highs in tackles (49), sacks (5.0), tackles for loss (15) and quarterback hits (16). Oct. 23: With 115 rushing yards, 119 receiving yards and three touchdowns in a 41-7 victory over the Tennessee Titans at LP Field, RB Arian Foster becomes the fourth player since the 1970 NFL-AFL merger to have three touchdowns and more than 100 yards rushing and receiving in a single game. Feb. 15: Head coach Gary Kubiak announces the completion of his coaching staff with the hiring of assistant head coach/offense Mike Sherman. [22] Despite an 0–3 start, the Texans won the next nine games in a row, culminating in an 11–5 record and an AFC South divisional title.

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