Titans' Henry faces toughest foe and friend Monday in Denver
The Titans traded Casey to Denver this offseason in a salary dump, clearing $11 million in cap space by sending the five-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman to Denver for a seventh-round draft choice. Even with Casey on his side last year, Henry was stifled in a 16-0 loss at Denver, gaining just 28 yards on 15 carries. That was easily the low point in a season in which Henry ran for an NFL-best 1,540 yards. โHaving a player of his caliber and his leadership not be out there with us is definitely going to be a blow to the team," Casey said. โHeโs a game wrecker,โ Henry said.
Titans announce 1-year deal with OLB Jadeveon Clowney
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel, right, talks with special teams coach Craig Aukerman during NFL football training camp Friday, Aug. 28, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, Pool)NASHVILLE, Tenn. The Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms with three-time Pro Bowl linebacker Jadeveon Clowney on a one-year contract. The Titans did not announce the terms Sunday. 1 overall pick of 2014, Clowney went into free agency looking for a mega-contract that never came calling. The pandemic shut down travel for physicals, and Clowney didn't visit anyone once the NFL allowed free agents to meet teams in person. Lewan wrote Thursday: We can do this to other peoples teams now.We have an offer out to JD, and we've talked to both him and his agent," Titans coach Mike Vrabel said Friday when talking to reporters.
Larry's Texans Camp Blog: Clowney returns to practice
HOUSTON โ The Houston Texans' quarterback competition took a back seat Monday because linebacker Jadeveon Clowney returned to practice about 8 1/2 months after having microfracture knee surgery. It's been a long time, so I was very excited to be out there today," Clowney said. He was like 'No, it's your first day out here, we're going to take it slow,'" Clowney said. It's going to be great to be out there, rushing the passer and just putting my hands on other guys," Clowney said. Head coach Bill O'Brien remains optimistic Clowney will be ready for the season opener on Sept. 13, when the Texans take on Kansas City at home.
Football is back! Top 12 story lines for new season
Yes my friends, football season is finally upon us and now we can finally go from wishing football was here to watching the action on the gridiron. Let's take look at some of the top college and NFL story lines for the new season. Cowboys, Texans projected win totalsLet's start with the Texans whose projected win total is 7.5. Texas' projected win totalWe'll find out soon how long the honeymoon lasts for Charlie Strong as the Horns gear up for a rough schedule. Happy Football Season everybody.