Texans sign a QB and 2 TEs to the PS. Texans WR Brandin Cooks reportedly in good condition following the TNF game vs. the Chiefs. And Patrick Morgan of Toro Times talks Ravens vs. Texans.
Texans announce re-signing QB Alex McGough to practice squad, other transactions
By Mark Lane, TexansWire
Excerpt from the article: The Houston Texans announced the re-signing of quarterback Alex McGough.
The former Florida International quarterback was on the Texans’ roster during training camp. Coach Bill O’Brien hinted that the club would bring back McGough on the team’s practice squad at some point.
Texans coach Bill O’Brien: WR Brandin Cooks ‘on the upswing’
By Mark Lane
Excerpt from the article: According to the coach and general manager, Cooks is “on the upswing.” With 10 days off between games, the Texans get an early mini-bye to start the season, which bodes well for getting Cooks at peak performance.
Texans secondary will be tested with Lamar Jackson coming to town
By Patrick Morgan, ToroTimes
Except from the article: Lamar Jackson, the reigning league MVP, looked like an extremely dangerous passer in Week 1… and he will be a tough test for the Houston Texans defense.
Last year, the Houston Texans were positively torched by the Baltimore Ravens… or, more specifically, by Lamar Jackson.
While Houston lost a laugher 41-7, it was the Ravens QB who really embarrassed the Texans that day, passing for four touchdowns and 222 yards through the air while chipping in an additional 79 yards on the ground. All in all, the former Louisville Cardinal had over 300 yards from scrimmage against an undermanned Texans D.