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AFC South news round-up: Stroud quiet in minicamp, Colts want tampering investigation

Before we get to our AFC South news roundup where we check in on the Tennessee Titans’ division rivals — the Indianapolis Colts, Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars — we here at Titans Wire want to offer a very happy Mothers Day to all the moms out there; you’re the real MVPs.

Now, on to football: In Jacksonville, the Jaguars are trying to figure out where they’re going to play with the team set to renovate its stadium, a process that is expected to take a few years.

Meanwhile, in Houston, the team’s No. 2 overall pick and new franchise quarterback did not speak to the media during rookie minicamp, which amounts to a departure from what the team has done in the past.

And, last but not least, the Colts want the NFL to investigate at least one team reaching out to retired quarterback, Andrew Luck.

We cover those stories and much, much more below.

Report: Colts want NFL to investigate Commanders, Andrew Luck matter

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The Washington Commanders reportedly contacted Andrew Luck to see if he’d come out of retirement last year, which led to Colts owner Jim Irsay reminding everyone about tampering rules. The team has also asked the league to look into it.

Read more here.

Colts' Anthony Richardson proving to have impactful presence

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Colts head coach Shane Steichen talks about Anthony Richardson’s presence and the positivity he brings, which he believes will rub off on everyone around the rookie quarterback.

Read more here.

Colts will face NFL's fourth-easiest strength of schedule in 2023

Syndication: The Indianapolis Star

The Colts have the fourth-easiest schedule in the NFL, whether you base that on 2022 win totals of opponents or projected win totals via sportsbooks for 2023.

Read more here.

9 takeaways from Colts' 2023 schedule release

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Colts Wire’s Kevin Hickey goes over nine takeaways from the team’s schedule release, which includes the fact that Indy has zero prime-time games.

Read more here.

2023 Colts' schedule: Game-by-game predictions

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Hickey makes win/loss predictions for each Colts game, with the end result being Indy finishing with an 8-9 record. In our own win/loss predictions, we have Tennessee finishing 7-10.

Read more here.

6 Colts looking to make a jump in Year 2

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Colts Wire’s Cody Manning lists the six players he’s looking at to make a jump in Year 2, a list that includes three offensive and three defensive players.

Read more here.

4 veteran Colts whose jobs could be in jeopardy in 2023

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The Colts have four veteran players who could lose their jobs in 2023, writes Colts Wire’s Cody Felger. Among those listed is wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie, who was just signed by the team this offseason.

Read more here.

Jaguars to face Falcons, Bills in back-to-back London games

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The Jaguars are the first team in NFL history to play two games overseas in a single season, and they will do so in back-to-back weeks, which is huge for travel purposes.

Read more here.

Lenny Curry: Jaguars may play elsewhere during 2-year renovation

Syndication: Florida Times-Union

Jacksonville mayor Lenny Curry believes the team will play at a different site during the upcoming renovations to TIAA Bank Field, which are expected to take two years. The goal, Curry says, is to still play their games in Jacksonville.

Read more here. 

5 stadiums that could host Jaguars during TIAA Bank Field renovation

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Piggy-backing off the last story, Jags Wire’s Adam Stites lists five venues the Jags could play their games in during the two-year renovations.

Read more here.

Watch: Jaguars announce 2023 schedule with hilarious 'scripted' sketch

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While the Titans stole the show with their schedule release video, the  Jags did a pretty good job with theirs, also, which we linked to below. Jags Wire also did a write-up on Tennessee’s video and the hilarious response to the Jags’ logo, which you can check out here.

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Colin Cowherd is picking the Jaguars to secure AFC's No. 1 seed

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Per usual, Colin Cowherd is firing off a red-hot take that will likely turn into an ice-cold one down the line, as he’s picking the Jaguars to be the AFC’s No. 1 seed in 2023. I think the Jags will be good this year, but let’s calm down a bit.

Read more here.

Jaguars announce contracts for 10 of their 13 draft picks

Syndication: Florida Times-Union

The Jags have been busy signing their 2023 draft picks, with the team inking a grand total of 10 of the 13.

Read more here.

Jaguars rookie LB Ventrell Miller not fully cleared for minicamp

Syndication: Florida Times-Union

Jaguars fourth-round pick Ventrell Miller, who was of interest to the Titans during the pre-draft process, has yet to be cleared to fully take part in rookie minicamp. Head coach Doug Pederson wouldn’t put a timeline on him.

Read more here.

Texans chairman and CEO Cal McNair says QB C.J. Stroud will 'earn his spot'

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

While everyone expects C.J. Stroud to assume the starting role in Houston this coming season, both general manager Nick Caserio and owner Cal McNair have said he has to first earn that spot. His stiffest competition remains Davis Mills, so he shouldn’t have too much of an issue.

Read more here.

Report: Texans uniform redesign is 'on track'

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The Texans are working on three new uniforms for the 2024 campaign, and the redesign remains on track to happen by that time. Maybe they should switch to Houston Oilers jerseys…. oh wait, that’s the Titans’ jersey.

🙂

Read more here.

Why the NFL should give the Houston Texans prime time games in 2023

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Texans Wire’s Mark Lane believes Houston is worthy of prime-time games in 2023. He kind of has a point seeing as how the Texans have the Nos. 2 and 3 picks from this year’s draft, including a new quarterback, and a promising new head coach in DeMeco Ryans.

Read more here.

Report: Texans signing G Shaq Mason to contract extension

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After trading peanuts to acquire him (something the Titans should’ve done), the Texans have now extended guard Shaq Mason with a three-year, $36 million deal.

Read more here.

C.J. Stroud not speaking at Texans rookie minicamp is departure from predecessors

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The Texans’ shiny new toy under center did not speak at rookie minicamp, which I find to be a bit odd considering he’s the new face of the franchise. Lane goes into detail about how that’s a departure from years past.

To compare, the Titans had their rookie quarterback, Will Levis, speak to the media on Saturday after Day 2 of rookie minicamp.

Read more here.

Texans' DeMeco Ryans says G Kenyon Green is 'on the road to recovery'

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Ryans was asked about guard Kenyon Green, who underwent arthroscopic knee surgery recently. Ryans says Green is “on the road to recovery” and “doing good.”

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Texans coach DeMeco Ryans clarifies Will Anderson's role on defense

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Ryans revealed this week that new pass-rusher Will Anderson will be playing with his hand in the dirt rather than standing up, something he did more often than not at Alabama.

Read more here.

Report: Texans sign CB Shaquill Griffin to 1-year contract

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The Texans added some much-needed experience and talent to their secondary with the signing of former Jaguars cornerback Shaquill Griffin.

Read more here.

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