Houston Texans Diverted After Exhibition Game In New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS, LA — Following Saturday night's exhibition game in New Orleans, the Houston Texans said Hurricane Harvey left them unable to return home and instead flew to Dallas.

Flooded roads were partly responsible for the teams' diversion to northern Texas, Texans coach Bill O'Brien said. O'Brien was unsure how long the Texans would have to stay in Dallas. He said he's also uncertain where Houston would practice, but adds the Dallas Cowboys would probably share their training facilities if needed.

The Texans hope to return to Houston as soon as possible. They're not able to announce plans beyond Sunday because they're waiting to see how Houston comes through the storm. Players said they're praying for Houston and confident its residents will pull through as well as possible. (For more information on Hurricane Harvey and other New Orleans stories, subscribe to Patch to receive daily newsletters and breaking news alerts. If you have an iPhone, click here to get the free Patch iPhone app.)

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