AFC South Notebook: Colts' defense deserves more credit; Titans trade rumors intensify
Every Friday, theScore's NFL editors will bring you a roundup of everything you need to know from around the division with the AFC South Notebook.
Houston Texans
Veteran offensive lineman Wade Smith retires. The 12-year veteran is walking away from the game after starting for the Texans from 2010 to 2013. "After 12 years and 148 games in the NFL, it's finally time to hang up the cleats," Smith wrote.
Outside linebacker could be a good fit for Texans in first round. Even though the Texans have J.J. Watt, an upgrade at outside linebacker is crucial to the team's pass rush.
J.J. Watt's love life taking center stage. The Texans' star is being publically linked to tennis player Caroline Wozniacki. The two were spotted at the Final Four together and also on Instagram.
Indianapolis Colts
Colts starting lineup for 2015 projected. After a series of high-profile offseason changes the Colts starting lineup will look a lot different than it did in 2014. Here's a projection.
Hilton, Castonzo, Fleener, Allen all in line for contract extensions. Four in-house contributors are going to be in line for contract extensions. T.Y. Hilton and Anthony Castonzo will probably be first up.
Mike Adams believes Colts defense deserves more credit. The Colts playoff victory over the Denver Broncos has flown under the radar for how well the Colts D shut down Peyton Manning, according to safety Mike Adams.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Jaguars sign Posluszny to one-year contract extension. The team is bringing back their inside tackling presence for an extra season on top of the two years he's already under contract.
Greg Jennings pays visit to the Jaguars. The veteran wideout was in Jacksonville to visit with the Jaguars this week but left without a contract. Jennings tweeted about the meeting before moving on to the Saints.
Kiper gives Jags Leonard Williams, Tevin Coleman in latest mock. In his updated three-round mock draft, ESPN's Mel Kiper addressed two areas of need with the Jags' first two picks.
Tennessee Titans
Titans-Chargers trade rumors intensify. The Phillip Rivers to the Titans rumors are picking up and some are reporting the Titans would give up a first-and third-round pick in exchange for Rivers and a second.
Mettenberger taking the lead during Titans offseason activities. As of right now, Zach Mettenberger is the Titans' starting quarterback and he's acting like it, leading the team's team activities in the offseason.
Veteran receiver Hakeem Nicks visits Titans. The former Giants and Colts receiver visited the Titans this week, saying he's nowhere near finished as a productive receiver in the league.