Texans leading Jets, 49ers in Asomugha sweepstakes
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Published: July 28, 2011 at 12:14 p.m.
Updated: July 28, 2011 at 04:19 p.m.
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The Houston Texans appear to be the leaders for free-agent cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha's services, multiple sources have told NFL Network insider Michael Lombardi.
Asomugha, widely considered the top player available in free agency, could land a contract in the range of $12 million to 14 million per season from the Texans, according to Lombardi. That would make Asomugha the NFL's highest-paid cornerback, eclipsing the average yearly salary of the four-year, $46 million deal that Darrelle Revis signed with the New York Jets last offseason.
The NFL free agency cycle is in full effect, with teams and players agreeing to terms fast as training camps open. Get the latest on all the news right here.
The Jets also are reportedly involved in serious negotiations with Asomugha. According to Lombardi, the San Francisco 49ers are believed to be in the mix, too.
NFL.com senior writer Steve Wyche cited a league source in reporting that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers aren't pursuing Asomugha. There was speculation the Bucs could make a play with starting cornerback Aqib Talib possibly facing legal, league and team discipline for an alleged shooting incident in Texas. Talib is expected to be with the team from the outset of training camp.
The Texans are aided in their pursuit of Asomugha by the fact the state of Texas has no state income tax.
It has been believed the Texans would be aggressive in free agency to upgrade the defense under first-year coordinator Wade Phillips. Adding pieces to the secondary, especially cornerback, is considered a major offseason priority for the team, which used three draft picks in April's draft on defensive backs. The Texans lost free agent Dunta Robinson a year ago in free agency when he signed a six-year, $57 million deal with the Atlanta Falcons.
Asomugha, a four-time All-Pro selection, has spent all eight of his NFL seasons with the Oakland Raiders, with whom he made roughly $16 million last season before his contract voided, making him a free agent.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
thesanchize6
texansownj- killin me dude lol....im not as anxious to see who he signs with...more anxious to see wth we do with all our options...cromartie, nnamdi, joseph, carr, florence, edwards...alll we done is get holmes..we have alot money left to throw around..wish theyd jsut do it already and sign who they are going to sign..im sure you feel the same even if you dont get nnamdi
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charmcity85
Watch Nnamdi sign with the ravens and suprise everyone. If he does it will be because of the strength of the ray (lewis)
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guaraqui
If Namdi Asomugha doesn't sign with any other team by tomorrow. Then guess what people? He will remain a Raider. It's too obvious.
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Thursday, April 21, 2011
Houston Texans 2011 schedule released ...We got THIS!
2011 Scores and Schedule
| Regular Season | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week | Date | Opponent | Time/Result | Buy Tickets / Add to Calendar | TV |
| 1 | Sun, Sep 11 | Indianapolis Colts vs Indianapolis (0-0) | 1:00 pm EDT | CBS | |
| 2 | Sun, Sep 18 | Miami Dolphins @ Miami (0-0) | 4:15 pm EDT | CBS | |
| 3 | Sun, Sep 25 | New Orleans Saints @ New Orleans (0-0) | 1:00 pm EDT | CBS | |
| 4 | Sun, Oct 2 | Pittsburgh Steelers vs Pittsburgh (0-0) | 1:00 pm EDT | CBS | |
| 5 | Sun, Oct 9 | Oakland Raiders vs Oakland (0-0) | 1:00 pm EDT | CBS | |
| 6 | Sun, Oct 16 | Baltimore Ravens @ Baltimore (0-0) | 4:05 pm EDT | CBS | |
| 7 | Sun, Oct 23 | Tennessee Titans @ Tennessee (0-0) | 1:00 pm EDT | CBS | |
| 8 | Sun, Oct 30 | Jacksonville Jaguars vs Jacksonville (0-0) | 1:00 pm EDT | CBS | |
| 9 | Sun, Nov 6 | Cleveland Browns vs Cleveland (0-0) | 1:00 pm EST | CBS | |
| 10 | Sun, Nov 13 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Tampa Bay (0-0) | 1:00 pm EST | CBS | |
| 11 | Bye | ||||
| 12 | Sun, Nov 27 | Jacksonville Jaguars @ Jacksonville (0-0) | 1:00 pm EST | CBS | |
| 13 | Sun, Dec 4 | Atlanta Falcons vs Atlanta (0-0) | 1:00 pm EST | FOX | |
| 14 | Sun, Dec 11 | Cincinnati Bengals @ Cincinnati (0-0) | 1:00 pm EST | CBS | |
| 15 | Sun, Dec 18 | Carolina Panthers vs Carolina (0-0) | 1:00 pm EST | FOX | |
| 16 | Thu, Dec 22 | Indianapolis Colts @ Indianapolis (0-0) | 8:20 pm EST | NFL | |
| 17 | Sun, Jan 1 | Tennessee Titans vs Tennessee (0-0) | 1:00 pm EST | CBS | |
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Arian Foster visits Texas Body Art in Houston
Arian Foster pays Johnny Jackson a visit at Houstons Top tattoo studio this past week so I decided to share the whole story.
As I have been tattooing on the Texans for awhile now the list is steadily growing
Glover Quinn was the first player to find me and set up an appointment.Slowly after a few others made their way out to Jones Road at Texas Body Art to see me including Owen Daniels,Fred Bennett, Steve Slaton and the latest was this week after tattooing Slaton and MS. Slaton I recieve a call from Arian Foster to set up an appointment.I feel very honored to be creating my art on our team! Arian is a big music fan and wanted to express it with his own image he brought to me.
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xas Body Art will pr
ovide you with an exclusive private appointment without alot of drama and fans stealing the moment. Contact johnny directly through email if you want your appointment set .
Texas Body Art receives the 2011 award for best tattoo and Piercing Studio in Houston for the 4th year in a row,also winner of 2010 Best tattoo studio by Citysearch
As I have been tattooing on the Texans for awhile now the list is steadily growing
Glover Quinn was the first player to find me and set up an appointment.Slowly after a few others made their way out to Jones Road at Texas Body Art to see me including Owen Daniels,Fred Bennett, Steve Slaton and the latest was this week after tattooing Slaton and MS. Slaton I recieve a call from Arian Foster to set up an appointment.I feel very honored to be creating my art on our team! Arian is a big music fan and wanted to express it with his own image he brought to me.
Te
xas Body Art will pr
ovide you with an exclusive private appointment without alot of drama and fans stealing the moment. Contact johnny directly through email if you want your appointment set .Texas Body Art receives the 2011 award for best tattoo and Piercing Studio in Houston for the 4th year in a row,also winner of 2010 Best tattoo studio by Citysearch
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Monday, November 29, 2010
Andre Johnson avoids fine for Sundays fight
Johnson avoids suspension after Week 12 fight
By Nick Scurfield
Posted 2 hours ago
The Texans have learned that wide receiver Andre Johnson has not been suspended for his role in a fight with Titans cornerback Cortland Finnegan on Sunday.
Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson will not be suspended for his role in an altercation with Titans cornerback Cortland Finnegan on Sunday. The NFL Network and Houston Chronicle both have reported that Johnson and Finnegan have been fined $25,000 apiece.
That means Johnson is available for the Texans’ Thursday night game at the Philadelphia Eagles, who are 7-4 and tied for first place in the NFC East. The Texans are 5-6 and one game behind division leaders Jacksonville and Indianapolis in the tightly-packed AFC South.
Johnson was ejected with 7:53 left in the fourth quarter against the Titans after getting into a fistfight with Finnegan. The two players ripped off each other’s helmets, and Johnson landed at least two punches before officials and other players broke up the brawl.
After the game, Johnson issued a public apology for losing his cool. The soft-spoken, typically mild-mannered receiver said that the fight was provoked by a build-up over several plays throughout the game. Finnegan and Johnson also tussled briefly last season in Week 2 at Tennessee.
Johnson had nine catches for 56 yards and a touchdown before being ejected on Sunday. With his fourth catch of the game, he became the first wide receiver in NFL history with at least 60 receptions in each of his first eight seasons.
A four-time Pro Bowler, Johnson leads the Texans with 65 catches, 869 yards and five touchdowns in 10 games this season.
By Nick Scurfield
Posted 2 hours ago
The Texans have learned that wide receiver Andre Johnson has not been suspended for his role in a fight with Titans cornerback Cortland Finnegan on Sunday.Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson will not be suspended for his role in an altercation with Titans cornerback Cortland Finnegan on Sunday. The NFL Network and Houston Chronicle both have reported that Johnson and Finnegan have been fined $25,000 apiece.
That means Johnson is available for the Texans’ Thursday night game at the Philadelphia Eagles, who are 7-4 and tied for first place in the NFC East. The Texans are 5-6 and one game behind division leaders Jacksonville and Indianapolis in the tightly-packed AFC South.
Johnson was ejected with 7:53 left in the fourth quarter against the Titans after getting into a fistfight with Finnegan. The two players ripped off each other’s helmets, and Johnson landed at least two punches before officials and other players broke up the brawl.
After the game, Johnson issued a public apology for losing his cool. The soft-spoken, typically mild-mannered receiver said that the fight was provoked by a build-up over several plays throughout the game. Finnegan and Johnson also tussled briefly last season in Week 2 at Tennessee.
Johnson had nine catches for 56 yards and a touchdown before being ejected on Sunday. With his fourth catch of the game, he became the first wide receiver in NFL history with at least 60 receptions in each of his first eight seasons.
A four-time Pro Bowler, Johnson leads the Texans with 65 catches, 869 yards and five touchdowns in 10 games this season.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Texans win big in 4th qrt. 35-31 over KC
NFL Scores: Houston Texans Stage Big Comeback, Lead Chiefs 34-31 Late in 4th
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The Kansas City Chiefs have led for most of the game on the road in Houston, but the Texans have staged a rally to pull ahead with less than a minute left in the fourth quarter.
Arian Foster and the Houston Texans running game has brought them back, as Foster has run for two touchdowns while back up Derrick Ward has also rushed for a score. Matt Schaub has thrown two touchdown passes, including a go-ahead score to Andre Johnson at the end of an 80 yard drive.
Both Kansas City rushers Thomas Jones and Jamaal Charles have rushed for over 90 yards, but the Chiefs have not been able to pull away from the Texans.
This would be a tough loss for the Chiefs.
Most recent updates:
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The Kansas City Chiefs have led for most of the game on the road in Houston, but the Texans have staged a rally to pull ahead with less than a minute left in the fourth quarter.
Arian Foster and the Houston Texans running game has brought them back, as Foster has run for two touchdowns while back up Derrick Ward has also rushed for a score. Matt Schaub has thrown two touchdown passes, including a go-ahead score to Andre Johnson at the end of an 80 yard drive.
Both Kansas City rushers Thomas Jones and Jamaal Charles have rushed for over 90 yards, but the Chiefs have not been able to pull away from the Texans.
This would be a tough loss for the Chiefs.
Most recent updates:
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Sunday, October 10, 2010
Glover Quinn gets his redemption with picks!!!
Texans CB Quin gets redemption with 3 INT’s vs. Titans
Credit: AP
Texans CB Quin gets redemption with 3 INT’s vs. Titans
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Posted on November 28, 2010 at 9:38 PM
HOUSTON – Houston Texans cornerback Glover Quin has had a rough couple of weeks. Those problems seem very far away after Sunday. "It was a great feeling," said Quin. "These last two weeks have been super tough." Two weeks ago, Quin batted down a Jacksonville "Hail Mary" pass into the arms of a Jaguars receiver, giving Jacksonville a late second victory. Last week against the Jets, Quin was beat on the game-winning touchdown pass from Mark Sanchez to Santonio Holmes which gave New York a 30-27 victory, immediately after the Texans had come from behind. On Sunday against the Titans, he wasn’t the goat. He was one of the hero’s. "To be able to come out and put together a game like this and get the results that we got and not only get the win but get the shutout," said Quin. "I got my first career pick. So, it was just a great day." With the Titans backed up in their own end-zone, Tennessee rookie quarterback Rusty Smith lofted a ball up in the air that was picked off by Quin. It was the first of three on the afternoon, helping the Texans improve to 5-6 with a 20-0 win over their rival. It was a day that for a little while, didn’t seem like was ever going to come the second-year player’s way. "I had great support from my teammates and my coaches and they just kept believing in me, "said Quin. "I knew it was going to come through eventually, and today it came through and I couldn’t be happier." "I’m very happy (for Quin)," said rookie cornerback Kareem Jackson. "It’s been a tough year for the DB’s and for him to come through like that with 3 picks, I am very happy for him." And if his play wasn’t spectacular enough, he did, with a cast on his right hand, which was put on after he broke several bones in it last week. "We should have broke his hand at the start of the season," said head coach Gary Kubiak with a laugh. "He came off a humbling experience in Jacksonville and he handled it like a man and good things happen to people that just keep battling." "Hey, based on the way it was today, playing with a broken hand and then the results that we got maybe I should’ve broken it earlier," said Quin. Quin was part of a defensive effort that stifled the Titans attack all day. Tennessee totaled just 162 yards, 24 on the ground. Last year’s leading rusher Chris Johnson was held to only 5 yards on 7 carries. "This is something we knew we could do," said linebacker Brian Cushing. "Coach Kubiak told us this week that this is a team that is not going to break and we just have to get back to work this week for when we face Philadelphia."
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