Texans News: Royce Freeman Provides Boost vs. Chiefs

Your one-stop shop for Houston Texans, local sports, and news from around the league for Tuesday, December 20, 2022.

Houston Texans News

Texans RB Royce Freeman Provides Lift vs. Chiefs In Dameon Pierce’s Absence (Sports Illustrated)

NRG Stadium roof failed to fully open, forcing closure for Texans-Chiefs game (Houston Chronicle)

Original Houston Texans mascot Toro reveals his identity and reflects on experience behind the mask (ABC 13)

NFL News

Sources: Eagles’ Hurts has sprained shoulder (ESPN.com)

Packers release veteran WR Watkins before MNF (ESPN.com)

Donald, Alexander get first NFC Pro Bowl nods (ESPN.com)

Harbaugh: Not talking staff changes amid outcry (ESPN.com)

Saleh backs QB Wilson, slams ‘instant-coffee’ era (ESPN.com)

Chargers CB Jackson arrested after ‘family issue’ (ESPN.com)

Ex-Pats LB McGinest arrested for alleged assault (ESPN.com)

Commanders sticking with Heinicke at QB for now (ESPN.com)

Judging overreactions from Week 15 (ESPN.com)

Houston & Collegiate Sports

Michael Brantley returns to the Astros; how does he fit within this lineup? (The Crawfish Boxes)

Rockets fall flat in the third quarter as the Spurs run away 124-105 (The Dream Shake)