JJ Watt Contnues To Help Texans...Even In The Off Season

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The 2014 unanimous pick for Defensive Player of the Year, JJ Watt, continues to help the Houston Texans throughout this off season.

Watt was due to receive a $10 million roster bonus but he has agreed to a $10 million signing bonus instead.

What is the difference you ask? The entire roster bonus would count against the Texan's salary cap while the signing bonus can be spread over the next 5 years. Don't worry though, JJ will get his $10 million this year and the Texans can sure use the $8 million savings.

Read the full ESPN article here. 

Arizona Cardinals Defeat Cowboys 28-17

DeMarco Murray had his record 8 game streak of 100+ yard rushing games halted by the Arizona Cardinals who held hin to 79 yards on 19 carries as Arizona won 28-17.

Carson Palmer was 22 of 34 for 249 yards, 3 TDs and 1 INT for the Cardinals who improved to 7-1 on the year while the Cowboys lost their second game in a row to fall to 6-3, 1/2 game behind the Philadelphia Eagles who beat the Houston Texans 31-21.

Brandon Weeden, starting for the Cowboys in place of the injured Tony Romo, was 18 of 37 for 183 yards and a late 4th quarter touchdown pass to Dez Bryant but threw 2 INTs.

"You can't turn the ball over, and that is on me," Weeden said.

Read the ESPN recap here.

Colts Hang on to Defeat Texans 33-28

The Indianapolis Colts jumped out big early and beat the Houston Texans 33-28. The Texans lost 2 fumbles in the last 5 minutes of play to give the Colts the victory.

Andrew Luck had his 3rd consecutive 300+ yard passing day going 25 of 44 for 370 yards with 3 TDs and 1 INT.

Arian Foster, of the Texans, had 20 carries for 109 yards and 2 TDs while JJ Watt recovered a fumble and returned it 45 yards for his 2nd defensive TD of the year.

Read the ESPN story here.