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Look back at the biggest stories and most popular videos and photos from 2007 as we list the Top 25 most viewed stories, photo slideshows and most requested videos from the year.
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| News Top 25 | ||
| 1. | 9/19/2007 | Johnson updates his status Andre Johnson discussed his sprained left knee with the media on Wednesday, and the Pro Bowl wide receiver did not sound confident about his chances of playing against the Indianapolis Colts this weekend. |
| 2. | 10/17/2007 | Texans Cheerleaders' swimsuit splash The Houston Texans Cheerleaders made a splash Wednesday when they unveiled the cover of the 2008 Houston Texans Cheerleader Swimsuit Calendar. |
| 3. | 9/19/2007 | Demps adds depth to Texans' secondary Safety Will Demps, who had been released from the New York Giants after dislocating his elbow during training camp, signed with the Texans on Sept. 11. The six-year veteran spent six days in Houston, learning the playbook and practicing with the team before traveling to North Carolina. |
| 4. | 10/17/2007 | Practice quotes: Wednesday Members of the Texans addressed the media on Wednesday about their upcoming matchup with the Tennessee Titans at Reliant Stadium. |
| 5. | 10/3/2007 | Okoye named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month The Texans discovered today that defensive tackle Amobi Okoye was named the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month after collecting a team-high four sacks in September, the most of any first-year player in the league this season. |
| 6. | 4/3/2007 | Texans take to the field for first time in 2007 Tuesday was not an ideal day for training outside. Temperatures climbed into the 80’s for one of the few times this Spring with high humidity leaving some to wonder why the Texans chose this particular day to start their supervised runs outdoors. |
| 7. | 9/1/2007 | Texans release 19 players, trade for Boulware The Texans made some roster moves Saturday, including trading for Seattle Seahawks safety Michael Boulware, general manager Rick Smith announced. |
| 8. | 5/10/2007 | Texans sign undrafted free agents The Texans officially completed their 2007 rookie class on Thursday by announcing the signing of 14 undrafted free agents. Boise State quarterback Jared Zabransky and Notre Dame running back Darius Walker headline the group, which features eight offensive players, five defensive players and one specialist. |
| 9. | 9/16/2007 | Texans beat Panthers 34-21 The Texans battled back from a 14-0 deficit to beat the Carolina Panthers 34-21 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. Andre Johnson had two touchdown catches, and Kevin Walter recovered a fumble in the end zone for a score. |
| 10. | 7/23/2007 | Texans-sized gift makes mom a home owner What started as a request for a jersey number ended with a local single mother receiving $50,000 for a down payment on a new home. |
| 11. | 9/23/2007 | Killings highlights Texans' injury list Texans defensive tackle Cedric Killings suffered a neck injury and was taken from a silent Reliant Stadium belted and taped to a stretcher Sunday against the Colts. It was just one of many injuries that the Texans suffered. |
| 12. | 4/26/2007 | Texans Pick 2007 Cheerleaders A group of 55 ladies was trimmed to 34 Wednesday night at the Verizon Wireless West Club at Reliant Stadium as the Texans selected their 2007 cheerleading squad. |
| 13. | 8/11/2007 | Texans fall to Bears 20-19 The Texans fell to the Chicago Bears 20-19 in the preseason opener at Reliant Stadium. |
| 14. | 4/29/2007 | Texans draft CB Bennett after trade On day two of the NFL draft, the Texans selected South Carolina cornerback Fred Bennett in the fourth round (123rd overall) after a trade with the New Orleans Saints. |
| 15. | 7/23/2007 | Texans sign Turk and two rookies The Houston Texans have signed two members of their 2007 draft class, safety Brandon Harrison and guard Kasey Studdard, and have agreed to a contract with unrestricted free agent punter Matt Turk, it was announced today. The Texans also released seven players. |
| 16. | 8/25/2007 | Texans beat Cowboys 28-16 The Texans beat the Dallas Cowboys 28-16 at Reliant Stadium Saturday night. Jacoby Jones had a 91-yard punt return for a touchdown and a 19-yard touchdown catch. |
| 17. | 9/23/2007 | Texans fall to Colts 30-24 The Texans lost to the Indianapolis Colts 30-24 Sunday at Reliant Stadium. Jerome Mathis returned the opening kickoff 84 yards for a touchdown to put the Texans ahead early. Samkon Gado and Vonta Leach added scores in the fourth quarter. |
| 18. | 4/28/2007 | Texans select WR Jones in third round It was a long wait, but the Texans closed out Saturday, the first day of the 2007 NFL Draft, by selecting wide receiver Jacoby Jones out of Lane College. |
| 19. | 1/12/2007 | Texans announce 2007 ticket prices |
| 20. | 9/9/2007 | Texans beat Chiefs 20-3 The Texans beat the Kansas City Chiefs 20-3 at Reliant Stadium thanks in part to Andre Johnson's 77-yard touchdown catch and Mario Williams' 42-yard fumble return for a touchdown. |
| 21. | 11/8/2007 | Cheerleader Swimsuit Calendar unveiled The wait was over for more than 100 Texans fans on Wednesday, as the Texans Cheerleaders unveiled the inaugural Texans Cheerleader Swimsuit Calendar at the annual Bulls and Birdies Golf Tournament. |
| 22. | 6/12/2007 | Texans wrap mini-camp As expected, the Texans ended their first and only mini-camp of the 2007 offseason a day early Tuesday. |
| 23. | 12/13/2007 | Texans beat Broncos 31-13 The Texans beat the Denver Broncos 31-13 Thursday night at Reliant Stadium. Mario Williams had 3.5 sacks, and Sage Rosenfels had a rushing touchdown and a passing touchdown. Watch the postgame press conferences live on Texans TV. |
| 24. | 12/18/2007 | Ryans elated with Pro Bowl bid It's a good thing DeMeco Ryans doesn't need a resume. At the rate he's going, the Texans' second-year middle linebacker wouldn't have room for half of the honors he seems destined to rack up in his NFL career. Ryans was named to his first Pro Bowl on Tuesday. |
| 25. | 4/28/2007 | Texans select Okoye with 10th overall pick The pick is in and the Texans have selected former Louisville defensive tackle Amobi Okoye with the 10th overall selection of the 2007 NFL Draft. |
| Top 25 Multimedia | ||
| 1. | 10/25/2007 | Celina promotes calendar Celina graces the cover of the 2008 Houston Texans Cheerleader Swimsuit Calendar. Listen to why she thinks you should purchase this collector's item. |
| 2. | 7/2/2007 | Meet Andrea This rookie loves to cook, which explains why she doesn't like to watch television very much. |
| 3. | 9/9/2007 | Texans-Chiefs highlights There was no shortage of sensational plays by the Texans in their 20-3 win over the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday at Reliant Stadium. |
| 4. | 10/3/2007 | It's Football Time in Houston Clay Walker's Houston Texans theme song is a fan favorite at Reliant Stadium. Enjoy this music video clip, featuring highlights from the team. |
| 5. | 8/31/2007 | Kubiak announces more roster cuts Gary Kubiak announced that the team will release 20 players on Saturday, with 2 more cuts to come. |
| 6. | 8/25/2007 | Texans-Cowboys highlights Wide receiver Andre Johnson was just one of the many Texans players with highlights against the Dallas Cowboys Saturday night at Reliant Stadium. |
| 7. | 7/17/2007 | Meet Amanda The final 2007 Texans Cheerleader spotlight focuses on Amanda, who earned a spot on this year's squad thanks to fan voting. |
| 8. | 9/25/2007 | Cheerleaders of the Week: Larisa and Marisa The Texans Cheerleader twins, Larisa and Marisa, are featured as this week's Cheerleaders of the Week. Watch as they give fans an inside look at their lives. |
| 9. | 6/28/2007 | Meet Janna This second-year vet loves to spend time with her family. When she's not at Reliant Stadium, she might be traveling the world. |
| 10. | 7/24/2007 | 'Dre shines in fantasy commercial Pro Bowl wide receiver Andre Johnson shows off his skills in this commercial to promote fantasy football on NFL.com. |
| 11. | 12/14/2007 | Texans-Broncos highlights Defensive end Mario Williams was a force Thursday night. But it was a collective effort by the Texans that resulted in the team's 31-13 win over Denver. |
| 12. | 9/1/2007 | Starters named for home opener The remaining starters for week one were announced on Saturday. Texans TV spoke to each one about getting the nod. |
| 13. | 9/16/2007 | Texans-Panthers highlights It was a total team effort that led to the Texans' resounding win Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. Enjoy these highlights shot by videographer Mike Bosshard. |
| 14. | 5/1/2007 | Houston Texans Churrascos Club Searching for the right place to prepare for the game? Visit the Houston Texans Churrascos Club, a distinguished pre-game party that takes "tailgating" to the next level. |
| 15. | 8/5/2007 | Cheerleader of the Week: Samantha We start out our Texans Cheerleader of the Week feature with Samantha. Listen to what others think of Samantha and watch her give a tour of her apartment. |
| 16. | 11/8/2007 | Making the squad: Andrea - Part 1 We chronicled the fierce competition of Texans Cheerleader tryouts by mic'ing up Andrea, a rookie on the team, in this four-part series that we'll show over the next four days. |
| 17. | 6/22/2007 | Meet Summer This NASA employee wants to be a CEO of an aerospace company. Check back tomorrow for another 2007 Texans Cheerleader spotlight. |
| 18. | 10/2/2007 | Cheerleader of the Week: Teresa Teresa is well-known for her infectious smile and high-energy dance routines. In fact, this Texans Cheerleader spends time spreading her love of dance to local teenagers in Houston. |
| 19. | 6/16/2007 | Meet Celina One of the most fun-loving members of the 2007 Houston Texans Cheerleaders, Celina is a graduate of Texas A&M. Check back daily for more cheerleader spotlights. |
| 20. | 8/20/2007 | Cheerleader of the Week: Celina Today we feature Celina as your Texans Cheerleader of the Week. For this veteran of the squad, nothing compares to gameday at Reliant Stadium. |
| 21. | 10/1/2007 | Andre Johnson update Injured wide receiver Andre Johnson has missed two games in a row. He spoke to the media Monday about the possibility of playing Sunday against Miami. |
| 22. | 10/9/2007 | Cheerleader of the Week: Summer This Texans Cheerleader is a pilot during her free time and an accomplished aerospace engineer at NASA. Learn more about Summer's life away from the field in this in-depth segment. |
| 23. | 7/4/2007 | Meet Ashley N This rookie is a full-time student whose favorite movies include "Dirty Dancing" and "Grease" |
| 24. | 5/4/2007 | Texans take to the field Several Texans players jumped at the opportunity to take batting practice Thursday at Minute Maid Park. |
| 25. | 8/26/2007 | Kubiak discusses win, announces cuts We know the fans are excited about Saturday's win over the Dallas Cowboys, but how does coach Gary Kubiak feel about the victory? Find out by watching his Sunday afternoon presser. |
| Top 25 Photo Galleries | ||
| 1. | 1/17/2008 | Andrea |
| 2. | 1/17/2008 | Randi |
| 3. | 1/17/2008 | Larisa and Marisa |
| 4. | 7/10/2008 | Andrea |
| 5. | 8/27/2007 | Cheerleader of the Week: Erika |
| 6. | 1/17/2008 | Ashley N |
| 7. | 2/7/2007 | Beauties on the Beach |
| 8. | 8/20/2007 | Cheerleader of the Week: Celina |
| 9. | 8/13/2007 | Cheerleader of the Week: Elizabeth |
| 10. | 1/17/2008 | Amanda |
| 11. | 8/6/2007 | Cheerleader of the Week: Samantha |
| 12. | 1/17/2008 | Erica |
| 13. | 1/17/2008 | Celina |
| 14. | 9/18/2007 | Cheerleader of the Week: Kristen |
| 15. | 7/25/2007 | Ashley in Health & Fitness magazine shoot Look for photos of her workout in the magazine's September issue. |
| 16. | 11/8/2007 | Cheerleader Swimsuit Calendar launch The Houston Texans Cheerleaders join fans to launch the 2008 Swimsuit Calendar. |
| 17. | 9/4/2007 | Cheerleader of the Week: Kisha |
| 18. | 9/22/2008 | Catie |
| 19. | 9/11/2007 | Cheerleader of the Week: Crystal |
| 20. | 10/9/2007 | Cheerleader of the Week: Summer |
| 21. | 1/17/2008 | Elizabeth |
| 22. | 6/24/2009 | Randi |
| 23. | 5/11/2007 | Amanda wins cheer contest Amanda is the winner of the 2007 Houston Texans Cheerleader contest, voted on by the fans. She was officially crowned on ABC-13. |
| 24. | 12/17/2007 | Go Texan Store |
| 25. | 9/26/2007 | Cheerleaders of the Week: Larisa and Marisa |
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