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Team Notebook: Houston Texans News, Rumors and Injury Updates
 Texans | Cushing may undergo knee surgery soon Paul Kuharsky, of ESPN.com, reports Houston Texans LB Brian Cushing (knee) said he will decide whether to have surgery on his knee within the next two weeks. Cushing said the surgery would be minor if he decided to have the procedure. Texans | C. Smith hired as strength and conditioning coach John McClain, of the Houston Chronicle, reports the Houston Texans have hired former Kansas City Chiefs strength and conditioning coach Cedric Smith to fill the same role with the team. Texans | Will pick up option in Schaub contract Adam Schefter, of ESPN, reports the Houston Texans will pick up the $10 million option bonus payment in QB Matt Schaub's contract. Texans | Worked out Medlock Terry Koshan, of the Toronto Sun, reports the Houston Texans recently worked out PK Justin Medlock, who played in the Canadian Football League this season. Texans | Kubiak agrees to extension The Houston Chronicle reports the Houston Texans agreed to a three-year contract extension with head coach Gary Kubiak Tuesday, Feb. 2. The deal begins this year and will run through the 2012 season. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Texans | Kubiak's contract could go through 2013 season Updating a previous item, John McClain, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak's new contract is expected to go through the 2013 season and perhaps longer, according to owner Bob McNair. McNair is working on a multiyear contract extension for Kubiak that could be completed as early as next week. Texans | Working on extension for Kubiak The Houston Chronicle reports Houston Texans owner Bob McNair is working on a multiyear contract extension for head coach Gary Kubiak. The deal could be completed as early as next week. Texans | Kubiak expects kicking game to improve Drew Dougherty, of HoustonTexans.com, reports Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak said he expects the team's kicking game to improve next season but that does not necessarily mean that they will get rid of PK Kris Brown. Texans | Schaub named Pro Bowl MVP The Associated Press reports Houston Texans QB Matt Schaub was named Most Valuable Player for the 2010 Pro Bowl Sunday, Jan. 31. Schaub finished the game 13-for-17 for 189 yards with two touchdown passes. Texans | Ryans believes team going in right direction Nick Scurfield, of HoustonTexans.com, reports Houston Texans LB DeMeco Ryans said he believes the team is going in the right direction and is looking forward to next season. "We're definitely headed in the right direction. It says a lot about the guys that we're bringing in. We have great players on our team, and we just have to go out and get it done on the field and go win some more games. I look forward to having a great 2010," Ryans said. Texans | Williams says defense getting better Nick Scurfield, of HoustonTexans.com, reports Houston Texans DE Mario Williams said the Texans defense will try to get better as they continue to work as a unit. "We're just getting better. That's the biggest thing that we're trying to do, and that's what all we're looking at doing. We don't look at any awards or anything like that, it's just all about playing together and getting better as a unit," Williams said. Texans | Seven could be RFAs this offseason The Associated Press reports Houston Texans S John Busing, OT Rashad Butler, TE Owen Daniels, RB Ryan Moats, S Bernard Pollard, LB DeMeco Ryans and C Chris L. White could be restricted free agents this offseason if 2010 is an uncapped year. Texans | Knapp hired as QB coach John McClain, of the Houston Chronicle, reports the Houston Texans have hired former Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Greg Knapp to be the team's quarterbacks coach. Texans | Likely will take DL in 2010 Draft Drew Dougherty, of HoustonTexans.com, reports the Houston Texans likely will select at least one defensive lineman during the 2010 NFL Draft. Texans | Cushing may need surgery on broken finger John McClain, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Texans LB Brian Cushing (finger) may need surgery on a broken pinkie finger he suffered during the season. Texans | Cushing withdraws from 2010 Pro Bowl Nick Scurfield, of HoustonTexans.com, reports Houston Texans LB Brian Cushing (undisclosed) was withdrawn from the 2010 NFL Pro Bowl because of lingering injuries. Texans | Denied permission to interview Musgrave, Dorrell The Houston Chronicle reports the Houston Texans have been denied permission to interview Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks coach Bill Musgrave and Miami Dolphins wide receivers coach Karl Dorrell to their vacant quarterbacks coaching position. Texans | Schaub added to Pro Bowl ESPNBoston.com reports Houston Texans QB Matt Schaub will replace New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (undisclosed) on the AFC Pro Bowl roster. Texans | Want to find Casey one position Nick Scurfield, of HoustonTexans.com, reports Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak said he would like to settle on one position for TE James Casey to play next season. Casey played at fullback and tight end this season. Texans | Daniels rehabbing from injury Nick Scurfield, of HoustonTexans.com, reports Houston Texans TE Owen Daniels (knee) continues his rehab from a torn anterior cruciate ligament and believes he will be strong next season than he was this season. "I'll be myself, if not better. That's the way it goes after ACLs. You tend to be a little stronger than you were before you got hurt. That's how it's been for me in the past, and I expect nothing different," Daniels said. Texans | Dennison believes running game can improve Nick Scurfield, of HoustonTexans.com, reports Houston Texans offensive coordinator Rick Dennison said he believes the team has the pieces in place to improve their running game. The Texans finished the season with 30th ranked running attack. Texans | Kubiak does not think offense will change with new OC Nick Scurfield, of HoustonTexans.com, reports Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak said he does not believe the offense will change much with new offense coordinator Rick Dennison. Dennison knows most of the Texans' assistant coaches and uses the same zone-blocking scheme the team has used the last two seasons. Texans | Dennison officially hired as OC ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Houston Texans have officially hired former Denver Broncos offensive line coach Rick Dennison to be their offensive coordinator. Texans | Expect decision from Dennison soon Nick Scurfield, of HoustonTexans.com, reports the Houston Texans interviewed Denver Broncos offensive line coach Rick Dennison for their offensive coordinator position Monday, Jan. 11. Head coach Gary Kubiak said he expects Dennison to decide whether to take the job in the next day or two. Texans | Booty signed HoustonTexans.com reports the Houston Texans signed free-agent QB John David Booty (Titans) to a future contract Monday, Jan. 11. Texans | Musgrave, Gailey on list for OC candidates John McClain, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks coach Bill Musgrave and former Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Chan Gailey are on Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak's list for offensive coordinator candidates. Texans | Will interview Dennison for OC job Adam Schefter, of ESPN, reports the Houston Texans have received permission to interview Denver Broncos offensive line coach Rick Dennison for their offensive coordinator position, according to league sources. The interview is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 11, but Dennison is expected to be hired. Texans | Expected to add a RB John McClain, of the Houston Chronicle, reports the Houston Texans are expected to add another running back to their team during the offseason to compete for some playing time. Texans | Gibbs will let team know about future soon John McClain, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Texans assistant head coach/offense Alex Gibbs is expected to let head coach Gary Kubiak in the next week or so whether he plans to retire or return to the team. Texans | Not given permission to interview Munchak Jim Wyatt, of The Tennessean, reports the Tennessee Titans will not grant the Houston Texans permission to interview Titans offensive line coach Mike Munchak for the Texans vacant offensive coordinator position. Texans | Kubiak could get an extension John McClain, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak, who will return in 2010, could now receive an extension, as it would be more difficult for a coach in his last season to hire quality assistants. Texans | D. Robinson wants to return next season John McClain, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Texans CB Dunta Robinson, who was the team's franchise player this season, said he would like to return to the team in 2010. The Texans could place the franchise tag on Robinson again or let him become an unrestricted free agent. "The second time around, you want to handle things a little bit differently," Robinson said. "You live and you learn. You have to understand it's a business and not to take it personal. I'd like to be back." Texans | Cushing named top defensive rookie The Associated Press reports Houston Texans LB Brian Cushing has been named the AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year. Texans | Four signed to future contracts Adam Caplan, of Scout.com, reports the Houston Texans have signed free agents OT Adam Stenavich (Texans), C Brett Helms (Texans), DE Pannel Egboh (49ers) and DE Jesse Nading (Texans) to future contracts. Texans | Many candidates for offensive coordinator job John McClain, of the Houston Chronicle reports the Houston Texans will look at Tennessee Titans offensive line coach Mike Munchak, Denver Broncos offensive line coach Rick Dennison, Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks coach Bill Musgrave and Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Chan Gailey for their offensive coordinator position. Texans | Several players to undergo surgery HoustonTexans.com reports Houston Texans TE Joel Dreessen (shoulder), OG Chris Myers (shoulder), OT Duane Brown (knee) and DL Mario Williams (shoulder) will all undergo offseason surgery, according to head coach Gary Kubiak. Texans | Du. Robinson hopes to return next season John McClain, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Texans CB Dunta Robinson, who is an impending free agent, said he hopes to re-sign with the team during the offseason. He said he would prefer to sign a long-term contract but would not be upset if the Texans used the franchise tag on him again. Texans | Shanahan says he will join father if he gets job John McClain, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Texans offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan said he will join his father, former NFL head coach Mike Shanahan, if his father returns to coaching next season. Mike Shanahan is expected to be hired by the Washington Redskins. Texans | Will exercise option on Schaub’s contract ESPN.com reports Houston Texans owner Bob McNair announced following Week 17 that the team will exercise an option in QB Matt Schaub's contract that will pay him $10 million in bonuses and extend his contract for three years. Texans | Owner says Kubiak will be back John McClain, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Texans owner Bob McNair said head coach Gary Kubiak will be back for the 2010 season. Texans | Finish with first winning season in franchise history The Associated Press reports the Houston Texans scored three unanswered touchdowns in the fourth quarter Week 17 to defeat the New England Patriots 34-27. The victory improved their record to 9-7, giving the Texans their first winning season in their eight-year history. Texans | Foster scores twice Week 17 The Associated Press reports Houston Texans RB Arian Foster had 20 carries for 119 yards with two touchdowns Week 17. He also caught three passes for 26 receiving yards in the game. Texans | Schaub throws for 303 yards Week 17 The Associated Press reports Houston Texans QB Matt Schaub was 24-for-39 for 303 yards with two touchdown passes and an interception Week 17 against the New England Patriots. Texans | Week 17 Inactives The Houston Texans have declared RB Chris J. Henry, QB Dan Orlovsky, OT Ephraim Salaam, DL Frank Okam, WR Glenn Martinez, CB Mark Parson, DL Tim Jamison, OG Tutan Reyes inactive for Week 17. Texans | Foster to start in Week 17 Nick Scurfield, of HoustonTexans.com, reports Houston Texans RB Arian Foster will start in Week 17. |
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