Mark Lane

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Contributing Writer at FOX Sports

Contributing Writer at NFL Network

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America's biggest farmer

1 month ago | newspressnow.com | Mark Lane

The headline of the (Ft. Collins Colorado) Weekly Courier read: WORLD’S RICHEST FARMER DIES IN TARKIO, Missouri.
DeMeco Ryans shares message with Texans after playoff loss

Jan 21, 2024 | texanswire.usatoday.com | Mark Lane

The Houston Texans had a humbling exit to the divisional playoffs with a 34-10 beating Jan. 20 at M&T Bank Stadium. Texans coach DeMeco Ryans had a message for his team following the defeat that he shared with the press. “[The Ravens] are a really good football team – credit to the Ravens there,” Ryans said. “They came out in the second half, and they executed better than we did.
Texans go Bralen Trice in Draft Wire 2-round mock

Jan 15, 2024 | texanswire.usatoday.com | Mark Lane

The Houston Texans had a fabulous season and added a playoff win to show real progress for the organization. Even though the Texans are turned around, technically, they could be at a standstill if they don’t make moves in the offseason. According to Brennen Rupp from the Draft Wire, one move that the Texans make is take Washington defensive end Bralen Trice with the No. 23 overall pick. The pressure king. Trice finished the season with 62 pressures, which ranked third overall in college football.
Texans place CB Tavierre Thomas on injured reserve

Dec 16, 2023 | texanswire.usatoday.com | Mark Lane

The Houston Texans’ secondary continues to take attrition. The Texans placed cornerback Tavierre Thomas on injured reserve Saturday as the team makes preparations for Week 15 against the Tennessee Titans Sunday at 12:00 p.m. at Nissan Stadium. The 27-year-old from Ferris State generated 51 combined tackles with two tackles for loss along with two forced fumbles and a pass breakup through nine games, five of which he started.
Behind Enemy Lines: Previewing Week 15 with Titans Wire

Dec 16, 2023 | texanswire.usatoday.com | Mark Lane

Much of the focus for the Houston Texans in Week 15 has been starting quarterback. Rookie C.J. Stroud has slowly travailed through concussion protocol, and his doubtful designation on the injury report all but ensures Davis Mills will lead the offense against the Tennessee Titans. The AFC South rivals may have a 5-8 record, seem more like a spoiler than a team in the playoff hunt, and are sporting Houston Oilers jerseys no less for the second time this season.
Texans vs. Titans final injury report: QB C.J. Stroud doubtful

Dec 15, 2023 | texanswire.usatoday.com | Mark Lane

The Houston Texans released their final injury report Friday as they prepare to engage the Tennessee Titans Sunday at 12:00 p.m. Central Time for Week 15 at Nissan Stadium. The only change from Thursday’s injury report is that DT Maliek Collins (chest) went from being limited to a full participant. Rookie QB C.J. Stroud was a non-participant as he is in concussion protocol. Stroud is doubtful for Sunday.
3 Texans PFF considers top-40 free agents

Dec 14, 2023 | texanswire.usatoday.com | Mark Lane

Free agency acquisition has been one of the tools general manager Nick Caserio has used to rebuild the Houston Texans. With the Texans at 7-6 and battling for a playoff spot entering Week 15, it is hard to argue such efforts have been anything but successful. According to Brad Spielberger from Pro Football Focus, the Texans have three players in the analytics firm’s list of upcoming free agents who hit the top-40.
Texans vs. Titans Thursday injury report: LT Laremy Tunsil full participant

Dec 14, 2023 | texanswire.usatoday.com | Mark Lane

The Houston Texans released their second injury report Thursday as they gear up to face the Tennessee Titans Sunday at 12:00 p.m. Central Time for Week 15 at Nissan Stadium. The only change from Wednesday’s injury report is that LT Laremy Tunsil (knee) was upgraded to a full participant. Rookie QB C.J. Stroud was a non-participant as he is in concussion protocol.
Texans' Davis Mills says he has improved as a quarterback

Dec 14, 2023 | texanswire.usatoday.com | Mark Lane

Davis Mills hasn’t claimed a start for the Houston Texans since Jan. 8, but the third-year quarterback believes he has improved in that span. Rookie C.J. Stroud has started all 13 games for Houston this season, but Mills may have to relieve the No. 2 overall pick, who remains in concussion protocol following the Texans’ 30-6 loss to the New York Jets in Week 14.
How much ground are Texans losing with QB Davis Mills?

Dec 13, 2023 | texanswire.usatoday.com | Mark Lane

When an NFL team goes from their starting quarterback to second string, they have to adjust to a stepdown at the position. Such is the case with the Houston Texans. As rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud is stuck in the concussion protocol, the Texans will rely on third-year Davis Mills to guide the offense against the Tennessee Titans in Week 15.