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Wednesday, September 05, 2012  After missing most of training camp with a dislocated elbow, Texans dfensive end JJ Watt returned to practice not just for picture day, but to prepare for the season opener at home against Miami.

Thursday, August 02, 2012  After yet another injury scare to another starter, the Houston Texans have received good news on the prognoses of defensive end JJ Watt, wide receiver Andre Johnson, and left tackle Duane Brown, with none expected to miss more than two weeks with their respective maladies.

Friday, January 06, 2012  Texans CB Johnathan Joseph was a Bengal last season, Texans LB Connor Barwin trains with the Bengals in the offseason. Both Houston players are ready to put a beatdown on Cincinnati in the first round of the playoffs.

Thursday, December 15, 2011  Wade Phillips built the Houston defense into the best in the NFL as defensive coordinator, but now he's a patient, on medical leave from the Texans, having had surgery on his kidney and his gall bladder removed. Nevertheless, Phillips never lost his sense of humor, as you can hear for yourself.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011  Before he led the Houston Texans to their first ever playoff berth, TJ Yates was a rookie quarterback at training camp, talking about his steep learning curve with Action 4 Sports Director Clay Williams.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011  Upon returning to Houston with an AFC South division title locked up, the Texans were greeted at their stadium by hundreds of happy fans, ready to celebrate the first time ever this franchise has qualified for the NFL playoffs.

Tuesday, December 06, 2011  A local Texans fan club got noticed while protesting Action 4's decision to air the Cowboys instead of their team, and the Houston Texans brought those fans to the Bayou City to participate in pre-game ceremonies before kickoff with Atlanta.

Thursday, November 18, 2010  Texans quarterback Matt Schaub went from the hospital to the practice field in the span of a day, and is expected to start Sunday at the NY Jets, 12pm on ACTION 4.