Cole Thompson

Houston, Inwood

Professional blabber/CFB host @SECUnfiltered, Pushing buttons as “The A-Team” Producer @SportsTalk790, Managing Editor @TheTexansWire,

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Articles

Texans add 8 new coaches for the summer for Bill Walsh NFL Diversity Coaching Fellowship

6 days ago | texanswire.usatoday.com | Cole Thompson

The Houston Texans will be welcoming a few new staff members for the summer ahead of training camp as part of the Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship.
Texans DE Will Anderson Jr. setting the tone early for a DPOY season

6 days ago | texanswire.usatoday.com | Cole Thompson

Don't look now, but a Defensive Player of the Year season could be coming to NRG Stadium this fall if Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. keeps up his attentiveness through the summer and into Week 1. Anderson, who last season totaled 11.5 sacks and 19 tackles for loss, seemed to be in his element Friday during the team's OTA session, blowing past linemen and reaching the quarterback.
Texans QB C.J. Stroud dealing with a 'minor shoulder muscle' issue at OTAs

6 days ago | texanswire.usatoday.com | Cole Thompson

C.J. Stroud hasn't practiced since the start of organized team activities, and now fans have a better understanding of why. According to KPRC 2 Sports' Aaron Wilson, Stroud is dealing with a minor shoulder muscle issue. The injury isn’t regarded as a long-term issue and it is expected that Stroud could return to increased activity at practice as soon as next week.
Is it time to be concerned with Texans QB C.J. Stroud missing OTAs?

6 days ago | texanswire.usatoday.com | Cole Thompson

Another day, another limited practice for C.J. Stroud. Are the Houston Texans concerned with his rep count entering next week's camp? Not in the slightest. “He’s locked in every step of the way,” Texans new offensive coordinator Nick Caley said of Stroud. “No concerns whatsoever.”Since organized team activities began on Wednesday, Stroud has been more of an observer than a participant. The only thing he's done physically is go through warmups and toss or hand off the football on running plays.
Is it time to be concerned with Texans QB C.J. Stroud missing OTAs? OC Nick Caley isn't

6 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Cole Thompson

Another day, another limited practice for C.J. Stroud. Are the Houston Texans concerned with his rep count entering next week's camp? Not in the slightest. “He’s locked in every step of the way,” Texans new offensive coordinator Nick Caley said of Stroud. “No concerns whatsoever.”AdvertisementSince organized team activities began on Wednesday, Stroud has been more of an observer than a participant.
DeMeco Ryans discusses plans for Texans' joint practices with Lions, Panthers

1 week ago | texanswire.usatoday.com | Cole Thompson

The Houston Texans will host one joint practice with the Carolina Panthers ahead of their respective preseason game at NRG Stadium in August. They will also head to the Motor City for a preseason practice ahead of their matchup with the Detroit Lions. Now, third-year head coach DeMeco Ryans recently discussed the plans for these joint practices and how it'll benefit the team during training camp. “We will do one day with both teams," Ryans said Wednesday. "Excited to work against those teams.
Texans CB Kamari Lassiter impressing in early stages of OTAs

1 week ago | texanswire.usatoday.com | Cole Thompson

Kamari Lassiter might be ready for a Pro Bowl season and join his All-Pro counterpart Derek Stingley Jr. in the spotlight this fall. Lassiter, the Houston Texans' second-year No. 2 cornerback, set the tone as the No. 42 pick in last year's draft, totaling 11 pass breakups and three interceptions. He arguably was the best rookie corner in the league while helping Houston produce a top 10 secondary and a second consecutive AFC South division title.
Texans WR Nico Collins is blown away by 'slot magician' Christian Kirk

1 week ago | texanswire.usatoday.com | Cole Thompson

With Stefon Diggs and Tank Dell out for multiple weeks last season, Nico Collins became a headliner for the Houston Texans' passing attack. It was fine. Houston managed to win 10 games and an AFC South division title behind Collins' 1,000-yard season, but it wasn't enough to advance past the divisional round for a second year with C.J. Stroud at the helm. In reality, Collins needed a running mate to alleviate the pressure. Entering 2025, there are options for Houston, but also questions.
Texans WR Nico Collins would love to represent Team USA in Flag Football Olympics

1 week ago | texanswire.usatoday.com | Cole Thompson

Nico Collins might not be the first phone call the United States makes when it puts together its flag football team for the Olympics in 2028, but the Houston Texans pass-catcher would love nothing more than to represent his country. Flag football is coming to the next Olympics, leading to questions on whether NFL players should take over rather than professional players who already play and represent the US in meets.
Texans reveal first look at new offensive line for upcoming season

1 week ago | texanswire.usatoday.com | Cole Thompson

What will the Houston Texans' offensive line look like in 2025? New offensive coordinator Nick Caley might have just pulled back the curtain a bit on that during the first day of organized team activities. At one point, Cam Robinson started at left tackle, Laken Tomlinson at left guard, Jake Andrews at center, Tytus Howard at right guard and second-round pick Aireontae Ersery at right tackle.