Houston Texans morning huddle: Players reach out to flood victims

Jan 3, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; A general view of NRG Stadium exterior prior to the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Houston Texans. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; A general view of NRG Stadium exterior prior to the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Houston Texans. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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The morning huddle brings all the Houston Texans news you need to one convenient location

Good morning and happy Friday Texans fans! Hopefully each and everyone out there has a great day and an even better weekend. Let’s get the joy of Friday kicked off right, with all the Houston Texans news you need to know. Enjoy;

Kareem Jackson, Texans pitch in after Houston flooding – by Mark Inabinett, AL.com

"The Houston Texans were scheduled to start their offseason program on Monday. But because of flooding in the Houston area, the NFL team had to delay its first workout in preparation for the 2016 season.Earlier this week, some areas around Houston received as much as 17 inches of rain in less than 24 hours, sometimes at a rate of 4 inches an hour. The flooding trapped residents in their homes and cars. Eight people lost their lives, and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott declared a state of emergency in nine counties."

Brock Osweiler describes learning playbook – by Drew Dougherty, HoustonTexans.com

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"“My biggest deal is just chomp away,” Osweiler said Wednesday. “Set one small daily goal. Just work little-by-little and kind of chomp away at it. Before you know it, about training camp time, it all comes together and you’re out there running it like you’ve been doing it for years.”"

Texans players comfort flood victims at M.O. Campbell Center – by Aaron Wilson, Houston Chronicle

"Christian Covington was so touched by the ordeal of Houston’s flood victims that the Texans defensive lineman literally gave one the jacket off his back.That impromptu gesture of compassion from the former Rice standout brought a huge smile to the face of Kim Wilson."

Texans’ Jaelen Strong calls his February arrest ‘pretty embarrassing’ – by Dale Robertson, Houston Chronicle

"Strong called the incident, which occurred in Scottsdale, Ariz., “pretty embarrassing. Forget about me, but for my family and for the Houston Texans. I’ve talked to my teammates about it. It’s a setback, but I’ve had plenty of setbacks. I’m ready to put it all out on the field.”"