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Aaron Wilson

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I cover the NFL and Texans for @KPRC2 , previously worked for The Houston Chronicle and The Baltimore Sun

Houston, TX
Joined May 2009
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Former Jaguars coach Urban Meyer told Jaguars coaching staff, per league source: 'I had a better coaching staff at Bowling Green. You guys are f---ng terrible.'
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Deshaun Watson: 'I've always been hands on in the community of Houston.'
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#Texans coach DeMeco Ryans emotional after making playoffs winning 10th game @KPRC2
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Deshaun Watson took this loss to heart and is already making corrections. Hours after the game, he remains at NRG Stadium working with quarterbacks coach Quincy Avery
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Laremy Tunsil negotiated his own $22M per year deal directly with Texans coach-general manager Bill O'Brien without an agent. Tunsil got advice from advisors. He did extremely well in his negotiations one year after being traded from Dolphins for two first-round picks.
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Deshaun Watson updated his social media profiles from Texans photo to simply 'athlete' Watson has requested trade and is dug into stance of not wanting to play for team again. Texans steadfast they don't want to trade him. Staredown continues
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NFL is expected to pursue a significant increase in punishment of Deshaun Watson, with some league sources predicting they will seek to suspend him for the entire season, per league sources.
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League source: 'Urban (Meyer) threatened to fire the coaching staff every week, created atmosphere of fear and distrust.'
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Jadeveon Clowney was asked if Blake Bortles is improving his reply 'He's trash'
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Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll will remain with the team after Chargers job went to Brandon Staley, according to league sources. Daboll, the architect of the Bills offense headlined by Josh Allen, will be one of the top head coaching candidates again in 2022.
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Chiefs regarded as strong contender for veteran free agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., per league sources, as he contemplates options, continues to make steady progress in his recovery from torn ACL. Potential connection between OBJ and Patrick Mahomes is intriguing
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Texans are targeting former Dolphins coach Brian Flores as their top candidate at this time, according to multiple league sources. He has a strong relationship with Nick Caserio.
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Jon Gruden on @deshaunwatson 'If you don't like Deshaun Watson, you don't like anybody. If you don't like Deshaun Watson, you're a miserable human being. The room lights up when he walks in. He's charismatic, never lost his family and where he comes from. Superstar quarterback'
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Deshaun Watson has completed his meetings with New Orleans Saints and Carolina Panthers, according to league sources. Teams send their top people, including Saints' Mickey Loomis, Dennis Allen, Panthers' David Tepper, Matt Rhule. More teams to follow. @PFN365
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Deshaun Watson has not made a decision and is still weighing his options as he weighs this major decision on which team to waive no-trade clause for, according to league source. Falcons, Saints are leaders for three-time Pro Bowl quarterback, per sources.
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C.J. Stroud: 'The city of Houston hasn't seen a franchise quarterback in a long time. I definitely think I can become a franchise quarterback. I got to put in a lot of work.'
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Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson @deshaunwatson at George Floyd march in downtown Houston in support of the Floyd family #BlackLivesMattter #GeorgeFloyd
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Former Texans DE Whitney Mercilus expected to join the Green Bay Packers, per a league source
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If Deshaun Watson waives no-trade clause for New Orleans Saints, league sources said offensive guard Cesar Ruiz could wind up as part of the deal.
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Deshaun Watson on Romeo Crennel: 'Just letting us play ball, letting the coaches make calls and not interfering with that'
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Saints are working hard to convince Deshaun Watson to waive his no-trade clause for them, per league sources. Decision is expected to ultimately come down to Saints vs. Falcons. Saints have been characterized as a leader for Watson. Maintained dialogue since first meeting
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Bill O'Brien got into an argument with defensive end J.J. Watt and defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver on the practice field along with verbal altercations with other staff members during his final weeks as coach-general manager before being fired, according to league sources
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Justin Forsett bought 55-inch televisions for every starting offensive linemen and Owen Daniels. Justin makes vet. minimum. Classy move
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Roger Goodell on Colin Kaepernick: 'We wish we had listened to our players earlier. We had a lot of players bringing these issues to us Colin brought a lot of attention to this and he deserves a lot of credit for that.'
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Bill O'Brien has been fired as Texans' head coach and general manager, effective immediately, according to league sources not authorized to speak publicly
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#Titans are expected to sign running back Tony Pollard, per a league source @KPRC2
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When former Texans coach-GM Bill O'Brien fired people over the years, he did so with a lot of F bombs and orders to get the F out of the building immediately, per sources. That wasn't how he was dismissed today by Cal McNair, though
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Deshaun Watson currently expected to take next few days and contemplate his decision over weekend, per league sources, over which team he'll waive his no-trade clause for, and Falcons have pushed back Matt Ryan's $7.5 million roster bonus from Friday to Tuesday
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League source: 'Urban (Meyer) alienated all three levels of building: players, coaches, personnel. He told coaches every week he was going to fire their a--.' And now Meyer is fired instead.
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#Cardinals DeAndre Hopkins' trade market headlined by #Bills , per NFL sources. Five-time Pro Bowl selection has plenty of interest on trade market, but financial expectations might impact any further interest from #Chiefs #Ravens not among bidders, per sources.
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Joe Mixon said it was an 'emotional' 24 to 48 hours when he was surprised and 'hurt' to be traded by #Bengals said he cherishes his time in Cincinnati and is happy to be in Houston and wants to make it 'lit' here as well @KPRC2
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Dallas Cowboys are attempting to trade for New York Jets offensive tackle Chuma Edoga, per a league source
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New Orleans Saints met with Deshaun Watson for second time while simultaneously clearing salary-cap space to acquire his $156 million contract, according to league sources. One source described general manager Mickey Loomis as "determined" and "aggressive" to land Watson
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#Texans players and coaches soak up the moment after qualifying for postseason @KPRC2
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Saints' players have been actively recruiting Deshaun Watson, per sources, and would love to play with three-time Pro Bowl passer. Terron Armstead, who is a free agent, is waiting to see if Watson goes to New Orleans
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#Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud message to his offensive line after being sacked 5 times, hit 10 times: 'Keep fighting. I'll be all right. I appreciate them hanging in there with me, fighting their tails off. I got to get the ball out and make better reads. It's a two-way street'…
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Will Anderson Jr. said he was crying after #Ravens game and C.J. Stroud told him: 'We're good next year. We're headed in the right direction.' So, Anderson dried his tears off and felt lifted for the future @KPRC2
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Chiefs posted a note on video screen that they have run out of touchdown fireworks. Wow. 51 to 31
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New #Vikings defensive end Jonathan Greenard @jongreenard7 says goodbye to Houston @KPRC2
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Mike Vrabel expected to have significant power after #Titans ' dismissal of general manager Jon Robinson, according to league sources
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Deshaun Watson now set to meet Monday evening in Houston with Saints and Panthers , the two front-runners to land him in a potential blockbuster trade, according to league sources @PFN365
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Falcons rolled out the 'red carpet' today during their meeting in Atlanta with Deshaun Watson that included the NFC South franchise's owner, Arthur Blank, and the other key members of the team's leadership group, per league sources, and delivered an impressive presentation.
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DeMeco Ryans 'No egos allowed. No energy vampires allowed.'
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Packers designate Jaire Alexander for return
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Deshaun Watson on J.J. Watt's future: 'J.J. is a big part of my career. I know he still has time to play. Hopefully, he is still here in this organization because I want to be the one to give him that Super Bowl and be that quarterback that gave him that first one'
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Texans are prepared to have Deshaun Watson on the 53-man roster and inactive every week, according to multiple league sources. Watson, who has issued a standing trade request with no deal imminent, would be paid his $10.54 million salary
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Veteran free agent Antonio Brown will visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday, according to league sources. Both sides are highly motivated to reach an agreement. This move, once finalized, would reunite Brown with his friend and former teammate Tom Brady
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Andy Isabella joining the Ravens, per a league source
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Pittsburgh #Steelers working out former Pitt standout wide receiver Taysir Mack (6-2, 190, 4.47 speed). Caught 161 passes in college for 2,369 yards and 12 touchdowns.
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#Texans Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil has been discussed in potential trade scenario with #Chiefs , according to league sources. Fluid situation on whether it happens, however. #Chiefs potentially retaining Orlando Brown Jr. has not been ruled out by Chiefs, per source
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Kansas City Chiefs are signing former Clemson standout wide receiver Justyn Ross, per a league source
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Texans rookie wide receiver John Metchie III continues to make steady progress
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#Vikings are having constructive dialogue with former #Packers running back Aaron Jones with some optimism that a potential deal could be reached for him to remain in NFC North after being released by Green Bay, per league sources @KPRC2
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Dolphins are very interested in trading for Jadeveon Clowney, according to league sources, but have to get him interested in going there. Prefers Seahawks, Eagles as potential destinations. Fluid situation because he has leverage as unsigned franchise player
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Kansas City Chiefs are among the NFL teams with strong mutual interest in veteran pass rusher Whitney Mercilus following his pending release from the Texans, according to league sources.
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Steelers' T.J. Watt (partially torn pectoral) could return as soon as five weeks, according to a league source @PFN365
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New Orleans Saints have looked into Deshaun Watson trade scenarios and are interested in the three-time Pro Bowl quarterback, per league sources.
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Deshaun Watson said 'there would've been hell' if Will Fuller had been traded
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'I was just playing my game. I had my technique right and my eyes right' #Texans corner Derek Stingley Jr. @stingjr @KPRC2
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Texans strength and conditioning coach Craig Fitzgerald has resigned and has accepted job as the strength and conditioning coach at the University of Tennessee under new coach Jeremy Pruitt.
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Seahawks are sending a third-round pick and two players to Texans in exchange for Jadeveon Clowney, according to sources
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Von Miller six-year, $120 million max value Buffalo Bills contract has a $53 million payout in first three years, $32 million fully guaranteed at signing, $52 million in total guarantees, per league source. Great deal for veteran pass rusher #BillsMafia
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Dameon Pierce on being drafted by Texans: "I know Texas has got pretty houses and pretty girls.'
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#Texans Will Anderson Jr. said the way you 'change the culture' is in how you treat people, including cafeteria workers, security guards, etc in the building @KPRC2
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Texans aren't going to grant permission for any team to meet with Deshaun Watson unless they've submitted a trade proposal. That's so time isn't wasted in case Watson waives his no-trade clause. Saints, Panthers, Browns have all made trade proposals, per sources.
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Patrick Mahomes encouraging him to get back to work was a big factor in Orlando Brown Jr. reporting to training camp, per a league source
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#Texans wide receiver Tank Dell @Tankdell4 'I definitely got my feet down' @KPRC2
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#Texans celebrate making playoffs winning 10th game @KPRC2
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#Texans rookie C.J. Stroud: 'It's a blessing to be in Houston. Southern hospitality to the finest. I'm falling in love with this city.' @KPRC2
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Houston Police Chief @ArtAcevedo met with Texans' Kenny Stills @KSTiLLS about getting involved in community policing, including Stills' idea for an Officer of the Month award. Acevedo said he was highly impressed with Stills' character and looks forward to working together
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With presence of Saints star wide receiver Michael Thomas, sources predict that Deshaun Watson would welcome teaming up with big, physical wide receiver with ability to make contested catches and give him a go-to downfield target like strong connection he had with DeAndre Hopkins
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#Chiefs defensive end Charles Omenihu underwent successful surgery today to repair torn anterior cruciate ligament with procedure performed by Dr. Neil ElAttrache and his medical team. Full recovery expected for next season @KPRC2
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#Dolphins signed Oklahoma standout Michael Turk, per a league source
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Chicago Bears are interviewing Texans passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach Pep Hamilton on Saturday, according to a league source, after previously declining interview with Carolina Panthers for their offensive coordinator vacancy.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers have not and are not expected to be a player in the Deshaun Watson trade market, according to multiple league sources.
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Chiefs designate Clyde Edwards-Helaire for return
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#Texans corner Derek Stingley Jr. @stingjr @KPRC2
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Texans awarded wide receiver Tyler Johnson off waivers from Buccaneers, per a league source
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My statement:
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Deshaun Watson @deshaunwatson @eatleftys provided meals to Houston police officers to help those in need during this artic blast that has ravaged the city and state @AnswerNyc @DavidMulugheta
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Former Texans wide receiver Kenny Stills is expected to soon visit and then officially join the Buffalo Bills, per league sources, and start COVID-19 testing. If it all goes smoothly, could begin practicing with the team as soon as next week
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No trade imminent or developing at this time for Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, according to league sources. While there is interest and teams are conducting extensive due diligence, complex legal situation, no-trade clause are all difficult factors to work through still.
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Heisman Trophy winner Kyler Murray is meeting on the Oklahoma campus with Cardinals GM Steve Keim and coach Kliff Kingsbury, according to a league source
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#Texans rookie C.J. Stroud 'I'm not saying I'm playing terrible, but I'm not making the plays I want to make. We've got to be explosive like we want to be. We got to take some shots and be more explosive and make some plays down the field. We can't let them dictate to us. That's…
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New Orleans Saints very much still a strong contender for Deshaun Watson with Atlanta Falcons the other top candidate for him to waive no-trade clause for, according to league sources
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When did the Texans know they were overmatched? Immediately. "From the moment we came out," Brandin Cooks said. "I'm talking from an offensive standpoint, the moment we stepped out there. That's truth. That's facts."
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Sources: #Texans expected to start veteran quarterback Case Keenum against #Titans with rookie starter C.J. Stroud to miss game due to concussion @KPRC2 Why? Keenum's big-game experience as Texans need this game in ultra-crowded #AFC playoff race
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#Jets parting ways with offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur, according to league sources He ran their offense the past two seasons after previous stint as #49ers passing game coordinator @KPRC2
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#Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud @CJ7STROUD prepping for Saturday playoff game against #Ravens @KPRC2
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#Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud @CJ7STROUD getting ready for Saturday night's pivotal road game against #Colts @KPRC2
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There's mutual interest between #Texans and #Vikings Pro Bowl free agent defensive end Danielle Hunter, per league sources, but nothing imminent. Fluid situation, multiple #NFL teams are intrigued by Morton Ranch grad coming off 16 1/2 sack year, has 87 1/2 career sacks @KPRC2
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#Texans running back Dare Ogunbowale on his successful field goal as emergency kicker. He hadn't kicked in a game since high school growing up in Milwaukee @KPRC2
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Cleveland Browns completed their meeting today (Tuesday) with quarterback Deshaun Watson in Houston, per a league source. Up next for the three-time Pro Bowl passer: a Wednesday meeting with the Atlanta Falcons. A Gainesville, Ga., native, Watson is a former Falcons ball boy.
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Za'Darius Smith: Sources say Dallas Cowboys making strong push to land veteran pass rusher after deal with Ravens wasn't completed and former Green Bay Packers chose to remain a free agent:
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Texans signing former Alabama corner Shyheim Carter following a successful rookie minicamp tryout, according to a league source. @AlabamaFTBL
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Retired Texans All-Pro wide receiver Andre Johnson @johnson80 is eligible next year for Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2022 balloting
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#Texans wide receiver Nico Collins caught nine passes for 195 yards and one touchdown on nine targets @KPRC2
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#Texans rookie C.J. Stroud on his poise: 'It's a lot of prayer. It's not about me. It's about Him and his glory. God made me like that.' @KPRC2
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Miami Dolphins signing the fastest player in the NFL draft, former Panthers corner Kalon Barnes, per a league source, to their practice squad
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