Texans morning huddle: Looking for a QB

The morning huddle brings you all the Houston Texans news you need to know

Good morning Texans fans. It was a busy opening to the legal tampering period, and a recap of the day is the focal point of today’s huddle. Enjoy;

Texans a legitimate contender to sign Brock Osweiler – by Austin Knoblauch, NFL.com

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"NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported Monday on NFL Network that Denver believes Brock Osweiler will be its starter next season, but added that the Houston Texans are “viewed as a legitimate threat to pry him away from the Broncos.”"

Houston Texans Resign Charles James, Lechler, Novak & John Simon – by Garret Heinrich, CBS Houston

"Monday marks the first day that the Houston Texans can talk to and sign their own free agents and they have locked in four players according to SportsRadio 610’s John McClain.Cornerback/special teams standout Charles James as well as linebacker John Simon were both locked up for the Texans. As were kicker Nick Novak and punter Shane Lechler."

From Robert Griffin III to Brock Osweiler, sorting out Texans QB options – by Tania Ganguli, ESPN

"The Texans need at quarterback is glaring, and when you combine that with a local desire to see Griffin succeed, the connections are natural. He’s a Texas native, a Baylor alumnus. He had a thrilling rookie season that have his fans still wondering if he couldn’t get back there once again."