Rosters are locked at 3 p.m. CDT. What was once quiet may now be raucous after the Eagles traded mid-round selections for veterans who contributed to last year’s Super Bowl run.Teverchanging and forever rising salary cap www.houstontexansteamonline.com , along with the correct analysis by bad teams to horde draft picks to get as many shots at the wheel as possible, could also lead to deals before this afternoon’s deadline.Some trades have already been made. Eli Apple was sent to the New Orleans Saints. Damon Harrison was sent to the Detroit Lions. Amari Cooper was sent to the Dallas Cowboys. And the rumors continue to grow. The Texans and Patriots are reportedly sniffing around Demaryius Thomas. The Lions are getting phone calls about Golden Tate. The Raiders want a late round pick for Bruce Irvin (good luck with that). The Texans should pick up as many rocks as possible and look underneath. An outside receiver and a defensive back are the obvious positions Houston should look to address. With an additional second round selection in the 2019 NFL Draft thanks to last year’s trade of Duane Brown, and soooooo much cap space next year, the Texans can offer more than what most teams will be able to stomach giving away. Opportunities are there if Brian Gaine feels like this team is X away from being more than a divisional round playoff snack. Between now and then, this is a way to track the goings-on leading up to today’s deadline. Post rumors Houston Texans T-Shirt , tweets, #sources, and whatever in the comments below as we all follow the news throughout the day.UPDATE:The Texans are trying to make some noise, as Ian Rapoport says a deal to bring Demaryius Thomas to NRG Park is close.UPDATE II:The Texans have acquired Demaryius Thomas from the Broncos for a fourth-round pick and a swap of seventh-round picks.WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!Could Dez Bryant Snub The Cowboys By Joining The Texans? The rumor mill can be strong this time of year. With all sorts of potential scenarios flying, it’s easy to get excited about the various possibilities running rampant in pro ball media. One involving your Houston might actually have legs—or more appropriately—hands. According to NFL.com writer Jeremy Bergman Houston Texans Hats , there’s a legit chance Dez Bryant could be dressed in battle red and deep steel blue, catching passes from Deshaun Watson before the sun sets on August.Bergman predicts:While the personality/character rumors of Bryant’s off-field persona don’t exact blend with Bob McNair’s Captain-America-Meets-Eagle-Scout player profile, it’s hard to deny having Bryant teamed with DeAndre Hopkins, Will Fuller V, and Bruce Ellington would make Houston’s receiving corps into one of the most dangerous in the league. Now Houston Texans Hoodie , if only Houston could wrangle a few of those Dallas offensive linemen away from JerryWorld. Would you welcome Bryant with open arms? Or do you not want any part of this idea? Have someone else in mind? Put your GM hat on and tell us what you’d do in the comments.