The NFL’s new year officially kicked off Wednesday, two days after teams began spending big money in free agency.

The NFL league year kicked off with two former Super Bowl MVPs hitting the open market.

The opening of free agency for the San Francisco 49ers was more about their losses than their additions.

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Walking down the aisle of an H-E-B grocery store in Houston, Texans veteran defensive end Jonathan Greenard was looking to connect with a family before zeroing in on a father and a son.

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Roy Lopez celebrated raucously in the end zone, thoroughly enjoying the moment. The Texans’ defensive tackle swarmed Cleveland Browns star running back Nick Chubb for a safety, bringing him to the ground after defensive tackle Maliek Collins and linebacker Christian Harris’ penetration slowed Chubb down and allowed Lopez to finish the play.

Maliek Collins folded over Miami Dolphins standout quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, depositing him on the ground for a sack in the second half Sunday afternoon at Hard Rock Stadium.

Brandin Cooks was back on the field with his teammates Sunday, returning after missing one game for personal reasons after expressing displeasure at not being traded at the NFL deadline.

Brandin Cooks was back on the field with his teammates Sunday, returning after missing one game for personal reasons after expressing displeasure at not being traded at the NFL deadline.

Saquon Barkley bulled ahead, plowing through defenders by running behind his shoulder pads with classic body lean as his powerful legs churned out yards.

The New York Giants will return from their bye week on Sunday when they play host to the Houston Texans.

Texans veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks rejoined his teammates on the practice field Wednesday morning after missing a loss to the undefeated Philadelphia Eagles last Thursday for personal reasons.

Texans veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks rejoined his teammates at practice Wednesday morning after missing a loss to the undefeated Philadelphia Eagles last Thursday for personal reasons.

Now that veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks has rejoined the Texans after missing a game for personal reasons due to his displeasure at not being traded at the NFL deadline, there’s a matter of next steps for him and the organization.

It was an extremely tough assignment for Texans rookie defensive tackles Thomas Booker and Kurt Hinish.

Veteran Texans defensive tackle Maliek Collins and wide receiver Nico Collins remain sidelined, and both key players are not slated to return for a Thursday night game against the undefeated Philadelphia Eagles.

The Texans will be shorthanded against the Tennessee Titans on both sides of the football.

Texans starting defensive tackle Maliek Collins and starting wide receiver Nico Collins are officially questionable on the injury report.

Texans starting defensive tackle Maliek Collins isn't practicing Wednesday along with wide receiver Nico Collins.

The Houston Texans followed up their only win of the season with their most lopsided loss.

It was a painful loss, literally, for the Texans to the Las Vegas Raiders.

Texans starting defensive tackle Maliek Collins was officially ruled out of Sunday’s road game against the Las Vegas Raiders due to a chest injury suffered in the first quarter.

Texans rookie starting running back Dameon Pierce was upgraded on the injury report Thursday to full participation.

Texans starting tight end Pharaoh Brown is set to play Sunday in a road game against the Chicago Bears after undergoing a magnetic resonance imaging exam for a shoulder injury, according to a league source.

The Texans’ depth at tight end is being tested due to injuries. Brevin Jordan hasn’t practiced the past two days due to an ankle injury he aggravated against the Denver Broncos.

The Houston Texans begin camp with quarterback Deshaun Watson's status overshadowing everything else.

(George Walker IV/The Tennessean via AP, Pool, File)Shopping on the NFL free agent market can be so very tempting. Just ask the Tennessee Titans. Busting on free agents doesn't stop any NFL team from trying again. CORY LITTLETONThe Raiders thought they were getting a difference-maker when they signed linebacker Cory Littleton to a three-year, $35.25 million deal. STEPHEN WEATHERLYWeatherly was a major bust for the Carolina Panthers after the defensive end signed a two-year, $12 million deal last offseason.

The Las Vegas Raiders fired defensive coordinator Paul Guenther after he failed to make any significant improvement for the unit in nearly three full seasons on the job. Defensive line coach Rod Marinelli will take over on an interim basis for the rest of the season. Marinelli has previously served as a head coach in Detroit and defensive coordinator in Chicago and Dallas. He has long ties to Gruden, having served as his defensive line coach for the Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2002 and then rejoining Gruden this season on the Raiders. We got a chance to win all three and see what happens at the end,” defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins said before the announcement.

And when Carr threw an early interception Sunday that helped the Chiefs take a commanding lead, well, it seemed as if history was repeating itself. “I've had a lot of sad walks up that ramp,” Carr said later, “but you know what? Not today.”Instead, the oft-criticized quarterback steadied his shaky team, outplayed Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes and led the Raiders to a 40-32 victory. But the Raiders (3-2) recovered a squib quick, Jacobs rumbled for a first down as the Chiefs (4-1) burned timeouts, and Carr sneaked for the crucial first down. But that's how these things go.”The Chiefs tied it at halftime, and the game slowed down during a scoreless third quarter.

Jones had been listed as questionable after missing practice throughout the week with a hamstring injury. Even so, the winless Falcons’ secondary gets a boost with safeties Keanu Neal (hamstring) and Ricardo Allen (elbow) returning from injuries. ___PHILADELPHIA AT PITTSBURGHEagles: TE Hakeem Butler; RB Jason Huntley, WR DeSean Jackson, WR Alshon Jeffery, CB Avonte Maddox, QB Nate Sudfeld, DE Casey Toohill. Falcons: S Jaylinn Hawkins, WR Julio Jones, CB A.J. Ravens: RB Justice Hill, WR Chris Moore, QB Trace McSorley, DT Broderick Washington, DT Justin Ellis, OL Tyre Phillips.

Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson (90) celebrates after recovering a fumble by the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Las Vegas. Shaking off a second-quarter stinger, Allen threw two touchdowns and rushed for another to lead the Buffalo Bills to a 30-23 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Las Vegas (2-2) lost its second straight game and first inside the shiny new $2 billion Allegiant Stadium. Las Vegas gave the ball back to the Bills by way of punt, fumble, downs and another fumble before scoring on its final possession. Las Vegas had allowed scores on nine straight non-kneeldown drives.

Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson (90) celebrates after recovering a fumble by the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)LAS VEGAS – Shaking off a banged-up left shoulder, Josh Allen threw for two touchdowns and rushed for another, leading the Buffalo Bills to a 30-23 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Las Vegas (2-2) lost its second straight game after falling in New England last week. Las Vegas gave the ball back to the Bills by way of punt, fumble, downs and another fumble before scoring on its final possession. “Bills Mafia travels all over the country, regardless of whether or not we can’t be in the stadium to support the team,” said Taylor Maurer, whose Bills-themed jacket was highlighted with “Bills Mafia” on the back.