The Texans joined the league in 2002, playing at newly founded Reliant Stadium.

Although primarily a defensive end, he also took snaps on offense, catching three touchdown passes during the 2014 season--the same number as teammate Andre Johnson.

With their victory over the in-state rival Dallas Cowboys, the Texans became the first expansion team to win its opening game since the Minnesota Vikings beat the Chicago Bears in 1961.

In week 8 of his rookie season, Deshaun Watson showed his potential as the league's next superstar QB. Unfortunately, he tore his ACL in practice the following week and was lost for the year.

WR Andre Johnson retired with nearly every Texans receiving record as well as several NFL records, including most games with 10+ receptions and most seasons with 100+ receptions.

On March 2, 2000, the franchise announced that the team name search had been narrowed to five choices: Apollos, Bobcats, Stallions, Texans, and Wildcatters.

Houston RB Arian Foster frequently performed a Namaste bow in the end zone after scoring a touchdown. "I feel like every running back should have their own little stamp on the game," he said, "Mine stems from the core of what I believe. It's a Namaste. It means respect. It just means, 'I see the God in you.' It's me paying my respect to the game of football."

Arian Foster was the first player in NFL history to have 100+ rushing yards in his first three postseason games.

Upset at receiving the tag, DB Dunta Robinson sat out all of Texans training camp before finally signing a one-year, $9.957 million tender a week before the 2009 NFL season began.

Jacoby Jones was rushed by Cary Williams and the ball was recovered inside the Texans 5-yard line by Baltimore CB Jimmy Smith.