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Houston Texans News: August 30, 2016

Your one-stop shop for Houston Texans, local sports, and news from around the league for Tuesday, August 30, 2016.

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Texans News

26 observations from Texans vs. Cardinals
Two seasons ago, in my first game down on the sideline, the Texans were throttled by the Cardinals 32-0 in Glendale and it was probably worse than the final score actually indicated.

Bill O'Brien, Texans to prep for multiple teams
The Texans will use the next week or so to prepare for a multitude of teams.

Texans rookie safety K.J. Dillon: 'I'm a wild child' - Houston Chronicle
Delivering a series of punishing tackles against the Arizona Cardinals, hard-hitting Texans rookie safety K.J. Dillon displayed a lot of pop.

Houston Texans' Brock Osweiler, DeAndre Hopkins hope to find chemistry - AFC South- ESPN
Brock Osweiler and DeAndre Hopkins have tirelessly worked to form a connection, a connection that the Houston Texans hope will lead to touchdowns.

Dallas Cowboys vs. Houston Texans: TV Channel, Start Time, Live Stream, Team News For Final Preseason Game
Dallas has some decisions to make at defensive tackle and running back, while Houston has several rookie linebackers angling for spots.

Brock Osweiler shines against Cardinals in third preseason game - Houston Texans Blog- ESPN
Brock Osweiler put on a show against the Cardinals, and his Texans teammates aren't the least bit surprised.

Texans rookie D.J. Reader cleared under concussion protocol - Houston Chronicle
Texans rookie nose tackle D.J. Reader was evaluated and cleared for a potential concussion under the NFL concussion protocol.

Texans coach can 'definitely see' J.J. Watt playing Week 1, but 'won't commit to it' - CBSSports.com
The three-time Defensive Player of the Year is recovering from back surgery.

NFL News

Joey Bosa's holdout is over - SBNation.com
The Chargers finally agreed to a contract with the No. 3 overall pick.

Jim Harbaugh apologized for saying he doesn't agree with 'motivation' behind Colin Kaepernick's protest - SBNation.com
Kaepernick’s former coach weighed in on his decision to sit for the national anthem, then weighed in again.

Mark Sanchez is now the NFL's Kirk Van Houten. Can he borrow a feeling? - SBNation.com
What's it feel like when nobody wants you anymore?

Houston & Collegiate Sports

Astros 6, Athletics 0; Musgrove rebounds in win over Oakland - The Crawfish Boxes
The Astros blanked the A's on Monday night, taking the first match-up in a three-game set that will lead into the toughest two weeks of their schedule.

Highly-coveted DT Alec Jackson still considering Texas - Burnt Orange Nation
One of the top targets on the board for the Longhorns staff, Alec Jackson has an explosive and powerful game at defensive tackle.

Red Raiders in the Pros - Preseason Week 3 - Viva The Matadors
Red Raiders make their final cases for making an NFL team, with cuts happening this week

Horned and Dangerous - The 2016 TCU Football Preview - Frogs O' War
The TCU Horned Frogs are in a position to contend for trophies in 2016. How dangerous can they actually be?

Seth Russell: The Most Important Player in a Vital Season - Our Daily Bears
In his final season as a Bear, Seth Russell provides hope for Baylor.

Off The Wood: New Texas A&M Student Ticket Rules - Good Bull Hunting
Texas A&M Athletics has established new student seating rules regarding standing on the bleachers.

SMU Season Preview: Double the wins, double the fun - Underdog Dynasty
It will likely be another tough year for coach Chad Morris and the Mustangs, but better than last year.

Dynamo Film Session: Alex's screamer gives Dynamo the early lead against FC Dallas - Dynamo Theory
Analyzing the build-up to Alex's Goal of the Week contender.

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