Houston Texans News: J.J. Watt makes appearance on ‘The Tonight Show’

Many players communicate on Twitter, so what is the Houston Texans news on the social media platform from current players?

The latest Houston Texans news consists of what are they going to do during the 2020 NFL Draft which is one week away, but if anything is certain it is Bill O’Brien an the rest of the Texans draft decision makers won’t be telling anyone their plans until the pick is made.

What about the players for the Texans? How are they handling the current state of things with football and non-football mandates and life situations. How are they preparing for the 2020 season, and what are they up to away from the football field?

That is the great thing about Twitter … many of the players let us all know a little more about them, as they share what’s on their mind, their hobbies away from the field, and what they are looking forward to once things return to a bit of normalcy.

The Houston Texans news shared on Twitter can make for some exciting times, or it can make for Texans news that none of us want to see as that was the case when the DeAndre Hopkins trade was announced.

Anyway you look at it, Houston Texans news and Twitter are a solid combination, so lets all take a look at how those involved with the Texans are doing.

Houston Texans News: David Johnson passes physical

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The Texans trade for David Johnson is finally official with the running back passing his physical with the team this week. Now the real work begins for the veteran running back to work his way back into the player he was a few short years ago.

Nobody is expecting the player Johnson was back in 2016 as that was a magical year for the running back with 1,239 yards rushing, 879 yard receiving and a combined 20 touchdowns. That said, if Johnson is able to be a main focal point of the offense, and produce quality numbers around the thsi Texans team, that would be a great positive for all involved.

Houston Texans News: The Watt Brothers always with the funny story

J.J. Watt and his brothers are all over Twitter and television with varying projects, and this week they were on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon playing a game while social distancing. Once again the Watt Brothers made for an entertaining segment in the above clip tweeted by The Tonight Show account.

The Watt Brothers, all being in the NFL, present a unique story, and one day it would be fun to see J.J. Watt and the Texans face T.J. Watt and Derek Watt (who play for the Pittsburgh Steelers) in a game. Oh wait, it will happen this season with the Texans scheduled to play in Pittsburgh.

Houston Texans News: Whitney Mercilus is helping others

Here is a feel good story made possible by Whitney Mercilus and his actions during tough times for many amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The WithMerci Foundation recently helped a local program with various donations that they were in great need of during these trying times.

Stories like this are always great to see, as Mercilus and others on the Texans are doing their very best to help others when they need assistance the most. Great work done by all.

Houston Texans News: Lonnie Johnson Jr. improving each day

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Videos like this are always good to see during the offseason as last year’s second round pick Lonnie Johnson Jr. is working on his skills to become a better player in year two of his NFL career. This Houston Texans news is fun to watch as we all get to see the work players put in day-in and day-out to become better overall players for the upcoming season.

Last season, Johnson finished with 33 solo tackles, and allowed 33 receptions on 52 targets according to Pro Football Focus. His PFF grade for his rookie season was 36.0. With all the work he’s putting in, it will be better and exciting times when Johnson and the rest of the Texans return to the field for the ’20 regular season.