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• The Houston Texans are a professional football team in the National Football League. The team plays in the South Division of the AFC.Houston Texans: Houston Texans

  The Texans came under fire in February of 2009, after players claimed the team's off-season practice sessions were too physical and included prohibited blocking drills, that injured at least three team members. Video tapes of the practice sessions later supported the claims.ESPN Video: Outside The Lines: Illegal Contact Per the collective bargaining agreement, all mini-camp drills must be non-contact.ESPN.com: Texans' Minicamp Drills Questioned

• Fast Facts

  1. Inaugural season: 2002Houston Texans: Houston Texans
  2. Home: Reliant StadiumHouston Texans: Houston Texans
  3. Mascot: Toro
  4. Team colors: Deep steel blue, battle red, liberty white
  5. Owner: Bob McNairHouston Texans: Houston Texans
  6. General manager: Rick SmithHouston Texans: Houston Texans
  7. Head coach: Gary KubiakHouston Texans: Houston Texans

• Team History

  The Houston Texans joined the NFL as an expansion team in 2002. Houston's previous team, the Oilers, moved to Tennessee in 1997 and changed their name to the Titans in 1999.Houston Texans: Houston Texans

  The Texans began their first season in 2002. They finished with a record of 4-12 their first year, typical for an expansion team. In 2003, they improved to five wins, followed by seven wins in 2004. However, the team went backwards in 2005, finishing with a record of 2-14.Houston Texans: Houston Texans

• Recent Years

  In 2006, the Texans drafted Mario Williams with the number one overall pick. Williams improved the Texans' defense and helped the team to finish 6-10 in 2006 and 8-8 in 2007.Houston Texans: Houston Texans

  The Texans completed the 2008 season with a 8-8 record and failed to qualify for the playoffs. On December 30, 2008, the team fired three defensive coaches: Richard Smith, the defensive coordinator, Jon Hoke, the secondary coach, and Jethro Franklin, the defensive line coach.SI.com: Texans Fire Three Defensive Coaches

• Players and Alumni

  • Matt Schaub
  • Steve Slaton
  • Ahman Green
  • Andre Johnson
  • Kevin Walter
  • Mario Williams
  • David Carr
  • Ryan Moats

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