Facing 22 civil lawsuits accusing him of sexual misconduct and sexual assault, Deshaun Watson remains on the Texans' roster but inactive for game day. How is this situation playing out in the facility? James Palmer provides reporting from Houston.

With Ka'imi Fairbairn out due to injury, Texans safety Justin Reid was given the chance to be a unique dual-threat against the Bucs to close the preseason.

Is WR Henry Ruggs III poised to break out in Year 2 with the Raiders? Will Dolphins TE Mike Gesicki emerge as a true mismatch nightmare? Cynthia Frelund uses analytics to project the player who'll improve the most on each AFC team in 2021.

Will the Colts' acquisition of Carson Wentz pay off? Are the Titans in a tricky spot? Gregg Rosenthal projects the starters for every AFC South team.

The Bills' Cole Beasley and the Browns' Rashard Higgins might not be stars, but they played like studs in 2020. Nick Shook uses Next Gen Stats to identify one unsung hero on each AFC team. 

Houston sent a shockwave through the NFL world by trading DeAndre Hopkins back in March. What's next for Bill O'Brien's team? In assessing the state of the Texans, Adam Rank says the franchise has one major advantage: emerging superstar Deshaun Watson.

The focus every offseason is inevitably on what's changed, but the biggest area of growth on each team typically comes from within. Gregg Rosenthal identifies one homegrown player on every AFC roster who can make an enormous difference by taking the next step.

Super Bowl LIV's nearly upon us, but 30 teams already have begun the effort to reach Tampa a year from now for Super Bowl LV. Gregg Rosenthal supplies one thing each AFC team can do to supplant the Chiefs as conference champions.

Texans safety Justin Reid announced via social media on Wednesday that he will undergo surgery after playing the season with a torn labrum.

Following Sunday's victory over the Houston Texans, Kansas City Chiefs safety Daniel Sorensen, whose fake punt stop unleashed the Chiefs' comeback, downplayed his heroics.

For a quarter, it looked as if this would be the weekend of stunning playoff upsets. Two fateful decisions made in Kansas City by Houston Texans coach Bill O'Brien ensured that would not be the case.

The College Football Playoff Semifinals are in the books, and we now know it'll be No. 1 seed LSU facing No. 3 seed Clemson in January. Here are reactions from NFL players about Saturday's games.

What we learned from the 49ers' win over the Rams, Patriots' win against the Bills and the Texans' victory over the Buccaneers.

Kenny Stills still refers to Miami as "my Dolphins" on certain occasions. But he's found a nice home in Houston as part of a three-headed monster at WR. Michael Silver was on the scene for Stills' two-TD performance in the Texans' big win over the Titans.

With the top spot in the AFC South on the line, the Houston Texans (7-4) came from behind to knock off the rival Indianapolis Colts (6-5), 20-17, at home to kick off Week 12.

Colts WR T.Y. Hilton has historically had his way against the Texans. After a quiet start to the season by his standards, is he due for a breakout this week? Houston DBs say they're focused on limiting Hilton.

Deshaun Watson and Houston Texans overcame countless mistakes to take down the Kansas City Chiefs on the road. Jeffri Chadiha examines how the Texans secured the win, putting the rest of the AFC on notice.

The Texans are signing veteran safety Mike Adams, Mike Garafolo reports. The 38-year old DB spent the previous two seasons with the Panthers. He'll add depth to a Houston secondary that included just four safeties.

The Denver Broncos offensive line took a hit on Monday night when RT Ja'Wuan James left the game with a knee injury, but it won't be season-ending, according to Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero.

Ahead of their season-opening clash against the Redskins, the Eagles placed their No. 1 wide receiver on the most recent injury report.

Jets WR Jamison Crowder is set to undergo an MRI on his left foot after exiting Monday's practice early with an injury. Crowder missed seven games of the 2018 season due to a right ankle injury.

Nick Chubb impressed as a rookie, but Gregg Rosenthal expects an even better showing from the RB in Year 2. Have a look at 24 reasons why we should expect more from the Cleveland Browns' budding star in 2019.

Will this be the season Bill O'Brien's team gets over the hump with a deep playoff run? Adam Rank provides a look into where things stand for the Houston Texans heading into the 2019 campaign.

With the benefit of hindsight, Adam Rank takes another look at the 2018 NFL Draft and re-selects all 32 picks. Should the Giants take Saquon Barkley again at No. 2? Will the Broncos pass on a QB at No. 5?

Which NFL team enjoyed the best rookie class in 2018? The worst? Jeremy Bergman and Nick Shook teamed up to rank every single group, from 1 to 32.

Houston Texans deny Tennessee Titans running back Adrian Peterson on a fourth-down run.

Watch the Houston Texans' best plays through the first 9 weeks of the 2021 season.

Houston Texans outside linebacker Christian Kirksey scoops up popcorn fumble after strong safety Justin Reid's nice hit.

Houston Texans safety Justin Reid takes advantage of Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence's misfire with an interception.

Houston Texans safety Justin Reid gets in on a tackle after booting a 61-yard kickoff as the team's emergency kicker.

Houston Texans safety Justin Reid discusses his 'dream come true' opportunity to handle Houston's kicking duties.

Houston Texans safety Justin Reid kicks a 64-yard kickoff.

It's hard to imagine that it has been one year since the world saw the murder of George Floyd in the streets on Minneapolis. Since then, we've seen protests, unity, engagement, and the officer that murdered him convicted on all charges. Doug Williams, Demario Davis, and Justin Reid share their thoughts on Floyd and the change that came after his life was taken away.

Houston Texans safety Justin Reid tells the story of Olympic track and field athlete Tommie Smith.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams was among the players to tweet reactions to the protests at the U.S. Capitol.

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt and safety Justin Reid blow up Indianapolis Colts third-down play.

Houston Texans safety Justin Reid stuffs Detroit Lions fullback Jason Cabinda for fourth-down stop.

Watch the top defense of Week 11 during the NFL 2020 season.

Watch the highlights from the Week 11 matchup between the New England Patriots and the Houston Texans.

Houston Texans safety Justin Reid makes the sack on New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton.

Houston Texans DENY Tennessee Titans points on key field-goal block.

Watch the highlights from the Week 1 matchup between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs.

Watch the Houston Texans vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers highlights from Week 16 of the 2019 season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston's throws his second INT in the first quarter.

See the highlights of the Week 9 matchup between the Houston Texans and the Jacksonville Jaguars in London.

Houston Texans safety Justin Reid intercepts a pass from Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II.

Houston Texans defensive back Justin Reid comes up with a third-down pass break-up after airtight coverage on Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller.

Watch the highlights from the Week 7 between the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts.

Watch Houston Texans safety Justin Reid's best plays from the 2018 season.

Watch the biggest plays by the Houston Texans' defense against Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield.