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Broncos rally to beat Texans 18-15 with last-second field goal

Bo Nix threw two touchdown passes and Wil Lutz made a 34-yard field goal as time expired and the Denver Broncos rallied to beat the Houston Texans 18-15 to extend their winning str...

NOVEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Texans Announce C.J. Stroud Update After Leaving Broncos Game Davis Mills went in at quarterback for the Texans.

NOVEMBER 2 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Broncos' pass rush wraps up Davis Mills for a 4-yard sack | Broncos at Texans The Broncos' pass rush records the fourth sack of the first half against the Texans.

NOVEMBER 2 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Texans QB depth chart: Davis Mills steps in with C.J. Stroud being evaluated for concussion | Sporting News The longtime Texans quarterback will fill in for the franchise quarterback.

NOVEMBER 2 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

OLB Jonathon Cooper corrals Davis Mills for crucial third-down sack | Broncos at Texans Outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper catches Texans quarterback Davis Mills in the backfield for a 12-yard sack.

NOVEMBER 2 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Texans QB C.J. Stroud leaves loss against Broncos with a concussion

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NOVEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Texans give backup QB Davis Mills unique extension for second straight season Davis Mills has signed one-year contract extensions with the Texans on eve of each of the last two NFL seasons. Here's why the deals are so...

SEPTEMBER 2 • USATODAY.COM

Receives one-year extension Mills and the Texans agreed Tuesday on a one-year, $7 million contract extension, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Mills had been ticketed for free agency next spring, but for the second September in a row, the Texans have given him some extra security in the form of a one-year extension. The $7 million deal is fully guaranteed, which should ensure that Mills faces no real competition for the No. 2 role heading into 2026. He'll be entering his third straight season as C.J. Stroud's backup and won't be in line for anything more than spot duty so long as Stroud maintains health. Through his first two NFL seasons, Stroud has missed just two games, with both absences coming late in his rookie campaign while he recovered from a concussion.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Lions QB Kyle Allen, rookie WR Isaac TeSlaa solidify roster chances in 26-7 preseason loss to Texans

Kyle Allen threw a 33-yard, go-ahead touchdown pass late in the first quarter to rookie Isaac TeSlaa, solidifying their roles with the Detroit Lions in a 26-7 loss against the Hous...

AUGUST 23 • Associated Press

Tosses TD on only drive Saturday Mills completed four of five passes for 50 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 20-10 preseason loss to the Vikings.

Impact The 26-year-old backup quarterback got the start with C.J. Stroud held out of the Texans' exhibition opener, but Mills played only one drive, which he capped with a 14-yard TD to Braxton Berrios. Mills is set as Houston's No. 2 QB, but it's a role that hasn't led him to much action since Stroud got to town as he's attempted only 75 passes in 10 regular-season games over the last two seasons.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

J.J. McCarthy returns to help lead Vikings to 20-10 win over Texans in preseason opener

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AUGUST 9 • Associated Press

Expected starter Saturday Mills is expected to draw the start in Saturday's preseason opener against the Vikings, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact If that is indeed the case, top QB C.J. Stroud would presumably be rested, with Graham Mertz and Kedon Slovis also available to handle snaps versus Minnesota. As the coming season approaches, Mills is set to reprise his role as Houston's No. 2 signal caller.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Handles bulk role Week 18 Mills completed 12 of 22 passes for 128 yards and rushed three times for 11 yards in Sunday's 23-14 win over the Titans in Week 18.

Impact After starting quarterback C.J. Stroud engineered the opening possession, which resulted in a touchdown, the reins were handed to Mills for the rest of the game. He made appearances in three blowouts during the season before guiding the Texans through most of the regular-season finale. Mills completed 20 of 36 passes for 212 yards over his four games played in 2024. Stroud wasn't as consistent in 2024 as during his rookie 2023 season, but it never go to the point where a quarterback change became necessary. The Texans are happy to keep Mills, who has two years of experience under the current coaching regime, as the backup heading into next season.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Handles bulk role Week 18 Mills completed 12 of 22 passes for 128 yards and rushed three times for 11 yards in Sunday's 23-14 win over the Titans in Week 18.

Impact After starting quarterback C.J. Stroud engineered the opening possession, which resulted in a touchdown, the reins were handed to Mills for the rest of the game. He made appearances in three blowouts during the season before guiding the Texans through most of the regular-season finale. Mills completed 20 of 36 passes for 212 yards over his four games played in 2024. Stroud wasn't as consistent in 2024 as during his rookie 2023 season, but it never go to the point where a quarterback change became necessary. The Texans are happy to keep Mills, who has two years of experience under the current coaching regime, as the backup heading into next season.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Mops up in loss Mills completed his lone attempt for five yards in Wednesday's 31-2 loss to the Ravens in Week 17.

Impact Starting quarterback C.J. Stroud struggled without two of the team's top receivers, Tank Dell (knee) and Stefon Diggs (knee). Add in a struggling ground game -- Joe Mixon was held to under 30 yards for the third time in the last five games -- and the Texans were clearly the inferior team Christmas Day. Mills entered for the final series to essentially run out the clock. Houston already clinched a spot in the postseason, so there is a possibility Mills leads the team in the final game of the regular season, but head coach DeMeco Ryans struck a different tone following the loss. "I think you come back fired up and showing that's not who we are," Ryans told Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston. "At the end of the day that's not who we are." The Texans finish up the regular season January 5 at Tennessee, which embarrassed Houston at home in Week 12.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No longer under the weather Mills (illness) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Mills was a DNP for Tuesday's walkthrough practice due to an illness. It appears he's past the issue and is on track to serve as Houston's backup quarterback behind C.J. Stroud against the Chiefs on Saturday.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No longer under the weather Mills (illness) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Mills was a DNP for Tuesday's walkthrough practice due to an illness. It appears he's past the issue and is on track to serve as Houston's backup quarterback behind C.J. Stroud against the Chiefs on Saturday.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Mills (illness) was estimated as a DNP for Tuesday's walkthrough.

Impact Mills appears to be under the weather, which prevented him from participating in Tuesday's walkthrough. He'll have two more chances this week to return to practice ahead of Saturday's game against the Chiefs. Mills has appeared in three regular-season games while serving as the Texans' backup quarterback behind C.J. Stroud.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Mills (illness) was estimated as a DNP for Tuesday's walkthrough.

Impact Mills appears to be under the weather, which prevented him from participating in Tuesday's walkthrough. He'll have two more chances this week to return to practice ahead of Saturday's game against the Chiefs. Mills has appeared in three regular-season games while serving as the Texans' backup quarterback behind C.J. Stroud.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Plays in blowout loss Mills completed seven of 12 passes for 79 yards in Sunday's 34-7 loss to the Vikings in Week 3.

Impact Mills replaced C.J. Stroud late in the fourth quarter of the blowout loss. It was his first action of the season.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Plays in blowout loss Mills completed seven of 12 passes for 79 yards in Sunday's 34-7 loss to the Vikings in Week 3.

Impact Mills replaced C.J. Stroud late in the fourth quarter of the blowout loss. It was his first action of the season.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reports: Texans to sign QB Davis Mills through 2025 Backup quarterback Davis Mills and the Houston Texans are in agreement on a one-year contract extension that will cover the 2025 season, per...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Houston Texans, backup quarterback Davis Mills agree to $5M extension Veteran backup quarterback Davis Mills and the Houston Texans agreed to a one-year, $5 million contract extension, a league source told UPI...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Houston Texans, backup quarterback Davis Mills agree to $5M extension Veteran backup quarterback Davis Mills and the Houston Texans agreed to a one-year, $5 million contract extension, a league source told UPI...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Gets one-year extension Mills and the Texans agreed Wednesday on a one-year, $5 million extension, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Mills is entering the final season of his four-year rookie contract, so the extension will keep him in the fold through the 2025 campaign. Rapoport adds that the contract contains incentives based on playing time, but the Texans are hopeful that Mills won't be needed for much more than spot duty if franchise quarterback C.J. Stroud can maintain health. Over 34 career regular-season contests, Mills went 5-19-1 as a starter and has completed 573 of 912 attempts (62.8 percent) for 5,955 yards, 35 touchdowns and 25 interceptions while adding 161 yards and two scores on 52 carries. He was used sparingly behind Stroud in 2023 but showed improved efficiency this preseason, completing 18 of 26 passes for 191 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE