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

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

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

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