Houston Texans News: July 16, 2015

Houston Texans News

Former Texans safety Manning retires after nine seasons | FOX Sports
Former Texans safety Danieal Manning retires after nine seasons in the NFL.

Texans QB Hoyer caught in middle of bigger battle - Houston Chronicle
This isn't your fault, Brian Hoyer.

Texans ranked on Forbes Most Valuable Sports Teams
The Houston Texans made this year’s Forbes Most Valuable Sports Teams Top 50.

Latest NFL deals show J.J. Watt needs another raise from Texans - Houston Chronicle
Bob McNair owes J.J. Watt $1 million. And a few pennies

Can the Texans Replace Andre Johnson?
The greatest offensive player in Texans franchise history made a significant impact in his eleven seasons with Houston. Find out how they can replace him.

Around the League

A.J. Green, Julio Jones & Von Miller and the next wave of NFL mega deals - SBNation.com
Wednesday's NFL spending frenzy raises the stakes for 2016. Plus, reactions to the deals and more essential NFL news to start your day.

Dez Bryant, Justin Houston lead day with $258 million worth of franchise deals - SBNation.com
Dez Bryant, Justin Houston, Demaryius Thomas and Stephen Gostkowski all got paid on Wednesday.

Tom Brady will appeal to federal court if NFL doesn't overturn DeflateGate suspension - SBNation.com
Brady will reportedly take the NFL to federal court if his appeal results in any suspension.

Dez Bryant signs 5-year, $70 million contract with Cowboys - SBNation.com
Dallas has finally signed a new long-term contract with its star wide receiver.

Chiefs' Justin Houston: 'Once you get paid, it's not like you won the lottery' - Arrowhead Pride
Here's what the Chiefs LB had to say.

Broncos have 'increased expectations' of No. 88 now - Mile High Report
Demaryius Thomas got his big contract, and the Broncos are expecting even bigger things from No. 88 in the next five years.

Houston & Collegiate Sports

TCB Astros Hitter of the Week: July 8-12 - The Crawfish Boxes
It was a short week, thank goodness...

Why the Rockets shouldn't trade for Ty Lawson - The Dream Shake
He's not a fit on the court, and his latest run-in with the law is the reddest of flags.

Texas Tech Visual History: Tim Siegel - Viva The Matadors
A visual look back on Tim Siegel.

Thursday Links O' War - July 16, 2015 - Frogs O' War
Preseason awards dominate the links this morning, with Trevone Boykin getting the nod as Offensive Player of the Year.

Baylor's Big Wednesday, Part II: Kedrick James, Jhamon Ausbon, and Donovan Stiner Commit - Our Daily Bears
Three weeks ago, Baylor kicked off its 2017 recruiting class with two huge commits. Today, it decided to take things to the next level.

Gameday Features of the Lake at Kyle Field - Good Bull Hunting
Some may boast of prowess bold, of the lake they think so grand.

Texas Athletics releases a document to address critics - Barking Carnival
Here we go...