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Anthony Richardson was demoted to the Colts’ backup quarterback behind Daniel Jones after being a first-round pick in 2023. Indianapolis HC Shane Steichen

Houston Texans News / Sporting News / September 3

Davis Mills' unlikely journey to getting paid by the Houston Texans

It is amazing how a once not highly thought of quarterback can now become someone the Texans feel they need.

Houston Texans News / Total Apex Sports / September 2

Surprising Extension Given To Houston Texans QB Davis Mills

The Houston Texans just made a statement about their quarterback room, and it speaks volumes about organizational continuity and smart roster management.

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How many of the players to throw for 4,000 yards in a single season most recently for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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The 25 most memorable Monday Night Football moments

Another NFL season means more potentially memorable moments from Monday Night Football. Here are 25 of the most notable to date.

Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / September 2

Texans lock down backup QB with one-year extension

Last September, the Texans signed backup quarterback Davis Mills to an extension as he entered a contract year. Almost exactly a year later, Houston is tacking on another year to Mills’ deal, per Dianna Russini of The Athletic.

Houston Texans News / A to Z Sports / September 2

Houston Texans make bold commitment to make sure they don't spiral if ultimate disaster occurs this season

Roster decisions this late in the offseason can make a massive difference. For the Houston Texans, they're keeping one of their own in house for more time than previously projected.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / September 2

Texans Sign QB to 1-Year Extension

The Houston Texans have officially signed their second quarterback on the depth chart to a one-year contract extension just days before the kickoff of their 2025 regular season.

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As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

Houston Texans News / Battle Red Blog / April 26

Texans trade up to 197 and draft quarterback Graham Mertz

The Texans bring in competition for Davis Mills The Texans moved again. They traded picks 216 and 241 to move up to 197. With the pick they decided to take Florida quarterback Graham Mertz.

Houston Texans News / A to Z Sports / January 6

Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud did the funniest thing ever on the sideline while watching Davis Mills

The Houston Texans didn't really have anything to play for in this game against the Tennessee Titans, yet, with their backups for the majority of the game, they were still able to get a pretty dominant win.

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NFL News / The 33rd Team / September 20

Andy Dalton and NFL's 10 Best Insurance QBs in League Today

The Miami Dolphins (Skylar Thompson) and Carolina Panthers (Andy Dalton) have already turned to their backup quarterbacks entering Week 3 of the 2024 NFL season, upending seasons that were supposed to produce better results.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 11, 2024

AFC Notes: Will Levis, Davis Mills, Colts, Texans, Titans

Colts HC Shane Steichen believes the touchdown throw from QB Anthony Richardson to WR Alec Pierce was the best throw he’s ever seen. (Joel A. Erickson)

Houston Texans News / Toro Times / September 4, 2024

The Houston Texans just showed how important Davis Mills is to the team

They say the quarterback of an NFL team is the most important player. There are doubts about that sentiment, but it's not completely untrue. A good quarterback can change everything.

Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / September 4, 2024

Texans to extend QB Davis Mills

Chosen 67th overall in 2021, Mills effectively became Houston’s placeholder while the team first dealt with the Deshaun Watson drama and then while it waited on picking a successor.

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Houston Texans News / Toro Times / August 27, 2024

Davis Mills' status as the backup should have never been in doubt

Too often people look at a good player, buried on a roster of great talent, and say "Trade him". As if the potential draft pick they get back could match the talent they're giving up.

Houston Texans News / Toro Times / August 26, 2024

3 trade offers the Texans should make right now for Davis Mills

Who knew the Houston Texans would be a team so deep at multiple positions that they'd be involved in trade whispers like they are, currently? The wide receiver room is as deep as it's ever been, which has led to other teams calling Houston about a potential deal.

Houston Texans News / Toro Times / August 5, 2024

Should the Houston Texans trade Davis Mills?

The Houston Texans drafted Davis Mills in the third round of the 2021 draft with the hopes he would become their franchise guy. However, that hope never became a reality, and now CJ Stroud is the new guy in town.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 16, 2024

Belichick wanted Patriots to draft a different QB in 2021

Bill Belichick wanted Patriots to draft a different QB over Mac Jones in 2021

The Patriots will likely draft their quarterback of the future with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft in April.

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Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / June 13, 2023

Is rookie gaining edge in QB competition for Texans?

C.J. Stroud took first-team reps during the first day of mandatory minicamp on Tuesday. Nonetheless, Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said he hasn't usurped Davis Mills, and this is a part of the organization's plan.

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Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / May 24, 2023