Rashad Butler News

DeMeco Ryans is one of many players that stand to lose leverage if a new collective bargaining agreement is not reached by March With negotiations for a new labor agreement between owners and players seemingly at a standstill, the NFL is steamrolling toward an uncapped year in 2010, and with it a significant rule change regarding free agency.

When the Texans lost their opener to the Jets, questions arose about Houston's ability to be physical.

There are reports that Texans offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan will join his father, Mike Shanahan, in Washington.

Here are five things to watch for when the Texans face the Miami Dolphins at Land Shark Stadium in Miami in a virtual playoff elimination game for both teams.

Dealing with Dolphins linebacker Joey Porter will be a tough job for the Texans offense again this year.

"That was a step in the right direction," coach Gary Kubiak said. "From what we've been through the last three weeks with him and what he was able to do today makes me think he's got a chance." Brown sprained his knee against Indianapolis on Nov.

Houston brought back a familiar face today announcing the resigning of offensive tackle Ephraim Salaam.

The Texans have re-signed offensive tackle Ephraim Salaam as insurance in case Duane Brown can't play because of his sprained knee.

The Texans will be facing one of the best pass rushing teams they've faced all year at Miami on Sunday.

Head coach Gary Kubiak "They did an MRI. We don't see any more than we saw the first time.

He was injured on the Texans' onside kick with 18 seconds left. Head coach Gary Kubiak said Monday that Brown has a swollen knee and will be day-to-day this week when it comes to practice and Sunday's game at Jacksonville.

Receiver David Anderson said the Texans' new starting tight end, Joel Dreessen, is so dedicated he eats pages out of the playbook to make sure he's prepared for a game.

Vandermeer: Welcome to Texans TV. Marc Vandermeer with Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak.

Despite his 6-4, 308-pound frame, offensive tackle Rashad Butler can fend off bull-rushing defenders with the feet of a ballet dancer.

Ah...Houston Texans training camp. Finally coming up. It's when everyone lines up their expectations with whatever makes them feel good.

Deem it what you will. The Texans offensive line plan where 2007 first-round pick Duane Brown sat out every third series in favor of Ephraim Salaam was unconventional.