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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.

Friday, August 03, 2012  The Houston Texans held an open practice at training camp Friday morning, and among the hundreds of fans in attendance were 30 to 40 members of Los Tejanos Del Sur, a Texans fan club from the Rio Grande Valley, on hand to voice their support for the defending AFC South champions.

Thursday, August 02, 2012  After suffering injury losses to offensive starters Andre Johnson and Duane Brown earlier in the week, the Houston Texans watch a defensive standout go down on Thursday, as end JJ Watt leaves the field holding his elbow.

Thursday, June 28, 2012  While the Houston Texans may have let many free agents depart from their first-ever playoff team, the coach and the general manager got new contracts this offseason.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012  As the Texans pack up their lockers after falling to the Ravens 20-14 in the team's first playoff run, Houston punt returner can't help but wonder about his punt fumble in the first quarter that led to a Baltimore touchdown.

Tuesday, January 10, 2012  Houston Texans defensive coordinator Wade Phillips will interview with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Friday, two days before the Texans' playoff game at Baltimore.

Saturday, January 07, 2012  On the eve of the first playoff game in Texans history, Houston captain and middle linebacker Brian Cushing talks about the challenges posed by Cincinnati quarterback and Texas Native Andy Dalton.

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.