Hi Friend,
Can you believe that there isn’t a NFL team in Houston? It’s remarkable to think that the fourth largest city in the United States isn’t able to share in the excitement of America’s most popular sport. I mean, Texas is one of the few states which has consistently held the most ardent NFL fans, yet they don’t even have any team in Houston? How is this even possible?
Well, the Houston Texans were once a part of the NFL but not anymore. The Texans were a team that was founded in 2002 and stayed in the league until 2013 when they were rebranded as the Houston Oilers. At the time, the Oilers were one of the few teams that was able to compete for the Super Bowl trophy. At that time that was the only NFL team in Houston.
So then what happened to them? Unfortunately, the team eventually ran into financial difficulties and was forced to move out of Houston. This left the city without an NFL team, and it seems to be that way for quite some time. But that doesn’t mean that Houston has been deprived of all the football action.
Houston is home to the University of Texas and the Rice University football teams. Both teams have experienced considerable success on the field and regularly draw in large crowds. Additionally, they have two semi-professional teams, the Houston Thunderbirds of the Arena Football League and the Houston SaberCats of Major League Rugby. Both these teams bring a lot of passion to the city and keep the crowd energized.
So it seems that although there isn’t an NFL team in Houston at the moment, the sports scene is still thriving. The local teams mentioned, plus the Astros in baseball, put out a tremendous amount of energy. It would be fantastic if we could have a NFL team in Houston, and I’m sure given time it will be a reality.
While Houston may not have a NFL team, there are still plenty of professional level sports to keep us occupied. The city is also full of great bars, restaurants and other entertainment venues. Houstonians aren’t limited to just football, and are lucky to have so many options of their favorite sport. It’s fair to say that despite not having a NFL team, Houston still has a vibrant sporting culture.
Houstonians might miss out on the big NFL games, but there’s still plenty to get excited about. With the University of Texas and Rice teams, plus the semi-professional teams in the city, there’s always something going on. Plus, we’re not far from Dallas and the Cowboys, so a road trip out to watch an NFL game is always an option.
It would be extrordinary to have a NFL team in Houston, but we still have plenty of other sports to enjoy. It’s a shame that we won’t be able to share in the excitement of the NFL, but at least our sports fans have plenty of other things to be passionate about.
Over the last few years, the possibility of having an NFL team in Houston has risen and the rumors continue to swirl. Many of the old Houston Texans fans have returned to the conversation, dreaming of their beloved team’s return. There has been talk of a potential expansion franchise, or even the Rams moving to the city. However, with Covid throwing its own curveball into the mix, nothing is certain at this point.
The local government in Houston has taken the initiative and established Task Force Houston in an attempt to bring a NFL team back to the city. The group is made up of business leaders, philanthropists and a variety of other civic activists. This is a testament to the unity and passion of the sports fans in Houston, and it’s likely that these efforts will prove successful.
We don’t know what the future holds, but one thing is for sure – Houston won’t be without an NFL team forever. There’s still a lot of optimism about the task force’s efforts, and with any luck they will soon achieve their dream of bringing a team back to Houston. Until then, all we can do is keep watching, and enjoy the passionate sports culture and entertainment that the city has to offer.