Texans morning huddle: Weeks to Pro Bowl, free agent review

Jan 9, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans fans react before an AFC Wild Card playoff football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans fans react before an AFC Wild Card playoff football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

The morning huddle brings you all the Houston Texans news you need to know, today’s links include a review of last season’s free agents


Still a slow news time as we await the conclusion of the 2015 NFL season, but there is always something to catch up on with the Houston Texans. Enjoy;

Texans Jon Weeks added to Pro Bowl – HoustonTexans.com

"Weeks served as the long snapper on extra points, field goals, and punts in every game for the Texans this season. The six-year veteran also had a career-high eight special teams tackles and one fumble recovery in the regular season. Weeks passed former Texan Bryan Pittman (95) for the eighth-most career regular season games played in franchise history.More from Toro TimesHouston Texans: Can Sean Payton really be the next head coach?Houston Texans Draft: Michael Mayer should be a no doubter at pick 12Houston Texans already telling fans the Davis Mills era is overHouston Texans have hand forced, waste no time in firing Lovie SmithHouston Texans: Pros and Cons of keeping Head Coach Lovie Smith"

The Rundown: The 2015 Houston Texans Free Agent Review – by Patrick Starr, Scout.com

"Taking a closer look at the Houston Texans free agent additions for the 2015 season, the group was a mixed bag, comprised primarily of roster fillers, with only one real difference maker from the free agent group. Fortunately, the team did not spend much money in free agency, learning from previous mishaps."

Texans talk turkey and sushi and red velvet cake – by Syd Kearney, Houston Chronicle

"In the first “Houston Texans Cookbook,” players, coaches and staff share their families favorite recipes.The book, available online here or at the Go Texan Store at NRG Stadium, features recipes such as Ben Jones’ Poppy Seed Chicken, Bill O’Brian’s Michigan Sauce and Duane Brown’s Gourmet Mac ‘n Cheese."

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