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4 days ago
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WATCH: John Metchie puts All-Pro defender on skates for 2 TD receptions in practice
John Metchie has been looking for a breakout season since he arrived with the Houston Texans out of Alabama in 2022. Is this the season where it all comes together? Plays like Tuesday against an All-Pro cornerback certainly help out the case. The fourth-year Texans receiver put Derek Stingley Jr. on skates on back-to-back plays during drills at Texans' training camp practice Tuesday morning for touchdown receptions. Both times, he won at the line of scrimmage before waltzing into the end zone for what would have been a score. Here's a look at the clip below. Oh, and the second rep might be even better than the first. Entering a contract season, Metchie is fighting to make the active roster after back-to-back underwhelming seasons. There's reasons to believe he could be the odd man out after a strong performance from Braxton Berrios in Saturday's preseason loss against the Minnesota Vikings. Plays like this, however, will make it challenging to cut ties with the former second-round pick. How he responds in Saturday's preseason outing against the Carolina Panthers could make or break his time in Houston beyond August. This article originally appeared on Texans Wire: Texans WR John Metchie III makes easy grabs over Derek Stingley Jr.
Yahoo
7 days ago
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Another way Sauce Gardner's extension makes Jets, NFL history
The New York Jets signed cornerback Sauce Gardner to a record-breaking extension earlier this week. The two-time First-Team All-Pro defender inked a four-year extension worth $120.4 million. Gardner will earn a league-leading $30.1 million per season (on average) throughout the duration of the extension. Gardner's contract slightly surpasses that of Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr., who signed a three-year, $90M extension in March ($30M average). The precedent for Gardner's negotiation was set then. His extension made NFL history in a variety of ways. NFL contract extensions nowadays are often determined by percentage of salary cap. If a top-tier player at his position accounts for 10 percent of the salary cap in 2024, then the next top-tier player at that same position will want a contract that takes up a similar percentage of an increasing salary cap in 2025, for example. Gardner's extension will take up an average of 10.78% of the Jets' salary cap. That is the highest for a cornerback since Darrelle Revis in 2014, according to Daniel Salib. It's another way Gardner's extension made Jets and NFL history earlier this week. AS ESPNs Benjamin Solak notes in the tweet Salib quoted, in just six years, Gardner's average annual salary doubled what Xavien Howard earned as the highest-paid CB ($15.1m APY) in the league in 2019. The cornerback market has absolutely exploded over the previous five seasons. Players like Gardner are pushing the envelope forward. This article originally appeared on Jets Wire: Sauce Gardner's extension made Jets history in more ways than one
Yahoo
23-07-2025
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WATCH: Texans players show off during Day 1 of training camp
Training camp is officially underway at the Methodist Training Center as the Houston Texans prepare to claim a third straight AFC South title. After another eventual offseason, the Texans look poised to compete in the AFC as a heavy-hitter with impeccable upside on offense. Despite losing Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil, the Texans feel confident in their offensive personnel thanks to new coordinator Nick Caley from Los Angeles. A wiz with offensive linemen, Caley should scheme up personnel looks that takes pressure off the backfield and passing attack, giving Stroud more time to attack. Defensively, Houston should have a top-five unit in the league after targeting top names in free agency. Internally, the Texans inked deals with All-Pro cornerback Derek Stingley Jr., defensive end Danielle Hunter and nickel defender Jalen Pitre. Externally, they traded for Eagles defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson and signed defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins. Here, several players are seen getting ready for the start of training camp. Take a look below: Houston opens the regular season on the road at SoFi Stadium against the Los Angeles Rams on Sept. 7. This article originally appeared on Texans Wire: WATCH: Texans players show off during Day 1 of training camp
Reuters
22-07-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Texans sign veteran cornerback Arthur Maulet
July 22 - The Houston Texans signed cornerback Arthur Maulet to a one-year deal, according to reports. Maulet, an eight-year veteran, appeared in three games for the Ravens last season before being placed on injured reserve with calf and knee injuries. The undrafted Maulet started his NFL career with the Saints and played for the Colts, Jets and Steelers before landing in Baltimore in 2023. In 85 career games, Maulet has four interceptions, 16 passes defensed, five sacks, two forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and 225 tackles. Maulet adds depth to a Houston cornerback group that already includes stars Derek Stingley Jr. and Kamari Lassiter. --Field Level Media
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Houston Texans Cornerback Revealed as Team's ‘Most Promising Building Block'
Houston Texans Cornerback Revealed as Team's 'Most Promising Building Block' originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The future of the Houston Texans may not run through quarterback C.J. Stroud, but rather one of their young defensive stars. Advertisement In a recent Bleacher Report article, NFL writer Moe Moton suggested that the team's 'most promising building block entering 2025' was second year cornerback Kamari Lassiter. "In the Houston Texans' cornerback room, All-Pro Derek Stingley Jr. is the star, and Kamari Lassiter is the budding building block. They're arguably the league's best boundary duo." Moton wrote. Before being selected 42nd overall by the Texans in the 2024 NFL Draft, Lassiter was a standout at the University of Georgia. He appeared in 44 games for the Bulldogs over three seasons (2021-'23), registering 86 tackles (60 solo), 15 pass breakups and one interception. Advertisement In his first year with the Texans, Lassiter excelled, recording 58 tackles (42 solo), three interceptions and 12 pass breakups. Expectations will be high for the cornerback in his second-year. Houston Texans corner back Kamari Lassiter (4) celebrates an interceptionTroy Taormina-Imagn Images "Lining up opposite Stingley in the secondary, Lassiter could see more targets in the upcoming year, which may result in an increased number of takeaways." Moton suggested. "Though it's too early to consider Lassiter a ball hawk, he's shown the ability to become one in coverage. The 6'0", 180-pound cover man is also consistent, allowing a 64 passer rating and a 43.8 percent completion rate in coverage." "Performing at that level, Lassiter could follow in Stingley's footsteps, earning a market-setting extension after three seasons of quality play." he concluded. Advertisement Lassiter, Stingley Jr. and the rest of the Texans will begin their march towards a third consecutive postseason when training camp officially opens on July 22nd. Related: Texans' Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson Jr. Ranked Among Best Pass-Rush Duos Entering 2025 Season Related: Texans Legend J.J. Watt Catches Attention with Major Announcement This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 5, 2025, where it first appeared.
