The following are PFT’s top 100 free agents for the start of the 2020 league year. The rankings include prospective unrestricted and restricted free agents, as well as released players. The list will be updated as events warrant, with signings, tags and re-signings denoted when announced and/or reported. 1. Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott 2. Saints [more]
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Report: Loophole exists for capping 17th-game checks for stars
When details of the pending collective bargaining began trickling out, at least one star player voiced a big concern, with Texans defensive end J.J. Watt saying he was a “hard no.” But one of the points he might have reasonably objected to might not be as firm as previously believed. One of the sticking points [more]
Another game, another huge performance for P.J. Walker
One game at a time, XFL quarterback P.J. Walker is carving a path out of the XFL. The Houston Roughnecks starter threw for 306 yards and three touchdowns in Saturday’s closer-than-expected 34-27 win over the Tampa Bay Vipers. He added 34 yards rushing and a touchdown on the ground to a passing performance that generated [more]
P.J. Walker hopes XFL success becomes NFL opportunity
It goes without saying that every player in the XFL wants to play in the NFL. But as the XFL tries to establish its footing on the football landscape, it’s a reminder of the reality that the best XFL talent will end up telling Commissioner Oliver Luck that they want some more. Currently at the [more]
J.J. Watt is a “Hard no” on new CBA proposal
The NFL’s new collective bargaining agreement proposal has a lot of stuff players might like. It might not have the kind of support they might have expected. Texans defensive end J.J. Watt came out quickly and forcefully in opposition to the proposed deal. Hard no on that proposed CBA. — JJ Watt (@JJWatt) February 21, [more]
Texans sign Brandon Dunn to contract extension
The Texans made sure nose tackle Brandon Dunn won’t reach free agency. With Dunn’s contract set to expire, the Texans got him signed to a new deal before free agency begins next month. The team announced the contract extension Wednesday, and Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports it’s a three-year deal worth $12 million. [more]
Texans safety Justin Reid progressing after shoulder surgery
Houston Texans safety Justin Reid says he is progressing from shoulder surgery to address a labrum injury shortly after the season ended in an AFC Divisional Round loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Via Mark Berman of FOX 26, Reid said Tuesday at a Kids’ Meals event that he just got out of his shoulder [more]
Benardrick McKinney has ankle surgery
One of the Texans’ top defensive players needed to get some work done. According to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle, middle linebacker Benardrick McKinney underwent arthroscopic ankle surgery. He made the Pro Bowl two years ago, and was second on the team in tackles last season, playing in 14 games. He’s expected to make [more]
Big Seattle crowd bumps XFL attendance by nearly 10 percent
The XFL had net attendance growth for its second week, thanks in large part of more than 29,000 Seattle fans who came out to see the Dragons defeat the Tampa Bay Vipers, 17-9. Via Ben Fischer of Sports Business Daily, the XFL attracted 76,285 fans in Week Two, a 9.5-percent bump over Week One, when [more]
Texans release Vernon Hargreaves
When the Texans claimed cornerback Vernon Hargreaves off of waivers in November, they also acquired the right to cut him before his $9.594 million salary for the 2020 season kicked in. The Texans have taken advantage of that option. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the team cut Hargreaves loose on Friday. Hargreaves’ cap [more]
P.J. Walker is the XFL’s first “star of the week”
The XFL is back, and with a week of action in the books the resurrected league has handed out its first award. It’s the Week One star of the week, and the recognition goes to Houston Roughnecks quarterback P.J. Walker. Known as Philip during his time at Temple and through three preseasons with the Colts, [more]
XFL receiver explains on-field expulsion of Gatorade from system
A viral moment from the XFL’s return wasn’t the result of a virus. Houston Roughnecks receiver Kahlil Lewis explained to Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com the moment after the first touchdown of his team’s win over the L.A. Wildcats. As Lewis lined up in the slot for a one-point conversion attempt, he vomited. Violently. But it [more]
Ed Reed says he felt lied to by Texans in brief stay in Houston
Hall of Fame safety Ed Reed says he felt lied to by the Houston Texans in his short stay with the team during the 2013 season. In a lengthy conversation with Master Tesfatsion of Bleacher Report, Reed said he was recruited to Houston with a pitch to be a respected veteran voice. However, when he [more]
Report: Texans hire Chris Rumph as outside linebackers coach
The Texans have reportedly added a new face to their defensive coaching staff. Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports that the team has hired Chris Rumph as their outside linebackers coach. He takes the place of John Pagano, who was fired after the 2019 season and is now on Vic Fangio’s staff in Denver. [more]
Former NFL lineman Mike Stensrud jailed for being drunk, armed at Iowa meeting
It was a raucous caucus. A former NFL player was sentenced to two days in jail, for showing up drunk and armed at an Iowa country supervisors meeting. According to the Associated Press, former NFL defensive lineman Mike Stensrud was arrested for drinking during a May 21 meeting of the Winnebago County board of supervisors, [more]
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