But there is still a lot of work to be done on the trade front. The Cardinals have several more trade chips, including Brendan Donovan, Nolan Arenado, Willson Contreras and JoJo Romero.

Practice-squad wide receiver Jalen Brooks, who has been with the team since Oct. 30, fumbled the ensuing kickoff and the Texans recovered at the 22-yard line. One bright spot was the defense stopped the Texans after one first down and they had to settle for a field goal. Still, it was 10-0 after only 3:58 had come off the clock.

As the Mariners announced, they agreed to terms on a free agent deal for a former St. Louis Cardinals and San Francisco Giants catcher, Andrew Knizner. Knizner is a 30-year-old veteran who's spent the better part of seven seasons in the Major Leagues with the Cardinals.

The Atlanta Falcons have shown some life in recent weeks with wins in New Orleans and Tampa Bay, and they had a few extra days off after that Thursday night vic