defensive - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/tag/defensive/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:47:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://i0.wp.com/houstonnewmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-cropped-Houston.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 defensive - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/tag/defensive/ 32 32 103504436 Danielle Hunter becomes 14th Texans defender to earn Defensive Player of the Week honors https://houstonnewmedia.org/danielle-hunter-becomes-14th-texans-defender-to-earn-defensive-player-of-the-week-honors/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=danielle-hunter-becomes-14th-texans-defender-to-earn-defensive-player-of-the-week-honors Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:47:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=2912c92d6541470b275daa6729f6a8f7 Danielle Hunter put forth one of the most dominant defensive efforts you'll ever seen in the Houston Texans' 36-29 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 10

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]]> 1062476 Defensive Spotlight: Sheldon Rankins is a thicc-six hero and key piece of Texans D https://houstonnewmedia.org/defensive-spotlight-sheldon-rankins-is-a-thicc-six-hero-and-key-piece-of-texans-d/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=defensive-spotlight-sheldon-rankins-is-a-thicc-six-hero-and-key-piece-of-texans-d Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:42:09 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=0379437b40430d207e3a72b7eaad3d61 Sheldon Rankins isn't a household name, but his contributions allow the Houston Texans defenders who are superstars to shine

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]]> 1062007 Rockets are taking the defensive steps they need to become a genuine contender https://houstonnewmedia.org/rockets-are-taking-the-defensive-steps-they-need-to-become-a-genuine-contender/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rockets-are-taking-the-defensive-steps-they-need-to-become-a-genuine-contender Thu, 06 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=a9f2a0e729be0fbc95578e8ae49036f1 As the Houston Rockets have soared offensively, their defense has now also started to find its footing, making this team exponentially more dangerous.

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]]> 1060013 Defensive Spotlight: Kamari Lassiter’s moment has arrived https://houstonnewmedia.org/defensive-spotlight-kamari-lassiters-moment-has-arrived/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=defensive-spotlight-kamari-lassiters-moment-has-arrived Wed, 05 Nov 2025 19:56:34 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=075a94aaba458464139e764b8e3f9976 Nicknamed 'The Locksmith,' Kamari Lassiter is the Houston Texans up-and-coming star who is the subject of today's Defensive Spotlight here at Toro Times

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]]> 1058807 Texans can’t muster enough offense in defensive struggle versus Broncos https://houstonnewmedia.org/texans-cant-muster-enough-offense-in-defensive-struggle-versus-broncos/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texans-cant-muster-enough-offense-in-defensive-struggle-versus-broncos Sun, 02 Nov 2025 22:23:39 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=97b8a0bbc533feb19e8b8f81af0d384f The Denver Broncos outgained the Houston Texans by 3 yards, and fittingly, outscored them by 3 points

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]]> 1056874 Texans and Broncos gearing up for a vintage defensive battle https://houstonnewmedia.org/texans-and-broncos-gearing-up-for-a-vintage-defensive-battle/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texans-and-broncos-gearing-up-for-a-vintage-defensive-battle Fri, 31 Oct 2025 13:52:46 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=891fa1e6ad3e3bd0235f0385de190a49 Two hungry and well-prepared defenses will take the field this Sunday at NRG Stadium when the Denver Broncos visit the Houston Texans

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]]> 1055435 Rockets have an unexpected defensive problem that could define their season https://houstonnewmedia.org/rockets-have-an-unexpected-defensive-problem-that-could-define-their-season/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rockets-have-an-unexpected-defensive-problem-that-could-define-their-season Thu, 30 Oct 2025 13:00:02 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=b6b89cf4166dde885942581e18c63e0d As the Houston Rockets have crawled back to a 2-2 record, they still have a defensive problem that could make their life much more difficult.

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]]> 1054675 Defensive Spotlight: Azeez Al-Shaair is a throwback to a bygone era https://houstonnewmedia.org/defensive-spotlight-azeez-al-shaair-is-a-throwback-to-a-bygone-era/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=defensive-spotlight-azeez-al-shaair-is-a-throwback-to-a-bygone-era Wed, 29 Oct 2025 20:34:09 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=d93905d7a5ae07690f28b7a2c41aee11 In today's Defensive Spotlight, we look at Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair, a controversial figure who is beloved in the Texans locker room

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]]> 1053975 Defensive Spotlight: Will Anderson Jr. looks like the past, present and future for the Texans https://houstonnewmedia.org/defensive-spotlight-will-anderson-jr-looks-like-the-past-present-and-future-for-the-texans/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=defensive-spotlight-will-anderson-jr-looks-like-the-past-present-and-future-for-the-texans Wed, 22 Oct 2025 18:36:32 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=6ce017dc53e34b1639a82e012e9a8a0e The Houston Texans edge rusher had one of the plays of the season this past Monday versus the Seattle Seahawks, and is subject of this week's Defensive Spotlight

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]]> 1049859 Defensive Spotlight: Danielle Hunter is expected to teach AND take over https://houstonnewmedia.org/defensive-spotlight-danielle-hunter-is-expected-to-teach-and-take-over/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=defensive-spotlight-danielle-hunter-is-expected-to-teach-and-take-over Wed, 15 Oct 2025 18:51:48 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=c2385824fe959747aab16a6666476c03 Speed, strength and veteran savvy make Danielle Hunter one of the most important pieces of the Houston Texans defense

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]]> 1045332 Defensive Spotlight: Danielle Hunter is expected to teach AND take over https://houstonnewmedia.org/defensive-spotlight-danielle-hunter-is-expected-to-teach-and-take-over/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=defensive-spotlight-danielle-hunter-is-expected-to-teach-and-take-over Wed, 15 Oct 2025 18:51:48 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=c2385824fe959747aab16a6666476c03 Speed, strength and veteran savvy make Danielle Hunter one of the most important pieces of the Houston Texans defense

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]]> 1045333 Defensive Spotlight: Jalen Pitre’s Star-Turn Has Taken Texans D to Another Level https://houstonnewmedia.org/defensive-spotlight-jalen-pitres-star-turn-has-taken-texans-d-to-another-level/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=defensive-spotlight-jalen-pitres-star-turn-has-taken-texans-d-to-another-level Wed, 08 Oct 2025 14:00:04 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=350b5b6a02365e8fb8201d41a92f1fc5 In the first edition of a weekly series, 4th-year safety Jalen Pitre is doing his part in helping the Houston Texans become the NFL's best defense

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]]> 1040335 Two Defensive Stars Return to Texans Practice on Thursday https://houstonnewmedia.org/two-defensive-stars-return-to-texans-practice-on-thursday/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=two-defensive-stars-return-to-texans-practice-on-thursday Thu, 02 Oct 2025 20:06:16 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=4b39c62b1a07303e2d7e77c74c8a7820 Houston Texans stars Derek Stingley Jr. and Will Anderson Jr. were both back on the practice field on Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday

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]]> 1036148 Missouri football flips 4-star defensive end from SEC team in Class of 2026 recruiting cycle https://houstonnewmedia.org/missouri-football-flips-4-star-defensive-end-from-sec-team-in-class-of-2026-recruiting-cycle-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=missouri-football-flips-4-star-defensive-end-from-sec-team-in-class-of-2026-recruiting-cycle-2 Sun, 28 Sep 2025 20:33:45 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=002220f460f59ad7c6040a17c1adb86c 1 junior college player in the country Thursday, when Hutchinson CC defensive end Demarcus Johnson — a Missouri City, Texas, native — announced he ...

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]]> 1033043 Missouri football flips 4-star defensive end from SEC team in Class of 2026 recruiting cycle https://houstonnewmedia.org/missouri-football-flips-4-star-defensive-end-from-sec-team-in-class-of-2026-recruiting-cycle/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=missouri-football-flips-4-star-defensive-end-from-sec-team-in-class-of-2026-recruiting-cycle Sun, 28 Sep 2025 17:59:40 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=83f758f11eddd157d3d4998beb82a792 ... Missouri City, Texas, native — announced he will join Mizzou next season. Johnson is a 6-7 edge rusher, and Hutchinson is one of the top JUCO ...

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]]> 1032816 Rockets have Alperen Sengun defensive problem without Fred VanVleet https://houstonnewmedia.org/rockets-have-alperen-sengun-defensive-problem-without-fred-vanvleet/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rockets-have-alperen-sengun-defensive-problem-without-fred-vanvleet Fri, 26 Sep 2025 15:00:02 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=b7057a5b49c8e566bbda4c6ca76dcfbd As the Houston Rockets attempt to cope with the loss of Fred VanVleet, a hidden problem could arise on the defensive end for Alperen Sengun.

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]]> 1032807 Rockets could sign defensive Eurobasket standout- but they’ll have to wait https://houstonnewmedia.org/rockets-could-sign-defensive-eurobasket-standout-but-theyll-have-to-wait/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rockets-could-sign-defensive-eurobasket-standout-but-theyll-have-to-wait Mon, 15 Sep 2025 20:00:03 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=3d3f0f69caa4053057fcbd3dd763c32b As the Houston Rockets attempt to maintain their hard-nosed style with the addition of Kevin Durant, EuroBasket standout Isaac Bonga could be an ideal addition.

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]]> 1027426 Amen’s Fast Track to Defensive Royalty — Not Even Hakeem Did It This Fast! https://houstonnewmedia.org/amens-fast-track-to-defensive-royalty-not-even-hakeem-did-it-this-fast/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=amens-fast-track-to-defensive-royalty-not-even-hakeem-did-it-this-fast Tue, 09 Sep 2025 15:00:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=7c3b1e710689eaa838e5ea026512a522 How Amen Thompson joined a club even Hakeem didn’t at this age —then projects a Year-3 surge on a rising Rockets contender.

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]]> 1023855 Defensive wizard is back with a highlight you never see from an infielder https://houstonnewmedia.org/defensive-wizard-is-back-with-a-highlight-you-never-see-from-an-infielder/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=defensive-wizard-is-back-with-a-highlight-you-never-see-from-an-infielder Tue, 17 Jun 2025 04:27:31 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=79b4062d88b4e4c99b1a9c019f5ffa0d The veteran infielder, called up from Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday, showed off his special defensive skills on Monday against the Athletics at

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]]> 969751 Texans WR offers praise for defensive unit https://houstonnewmedia.org/texans-wr-offers-praise-for-defensive-unit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texans-wr-offers-praise-for-defensive-unit Mon, 16 Jun 2025 14:20:15 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=36552c8d867d80a9ce9d90241ddbf309 Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins believes the team’s defense could be the NFL’s best in 2025, highlighting the talent of Will Anderson Jr., Danielle Hunter, and a strong secondary.

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