The Seahawks are reportedly pursuing linebacker Mario Williams. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2006 NFL Draft and a two-time Pro Bowler, Williams has spent the last six seasons with the Texans.

There is no guarantee that Mario Williams will re-sign with the Texans. Houston is one of the most salary-cap strapped franchises in the NFL and they are dealing with a Pro Bowl-caliber defender at one of the most expensive positions. The Texans also have to worry about the contract of restricted free agent Arian Foster. "Williams is likely to become the highest paid defensive player in league history and a major asset for somebody's pass rush. Unfortunately for the Texans, they probably won't be writing his checks," writes Jeffri Chadiha of ESPN.com.

Mario Williams is set to become an unrestricted free agent next month. The former No. 1 overall pick is coming off a season-ending injury. He suffered a torn pectoral muscle in Week 5 and watched the Texans make their first-ever playoff appearance from the sidelines. "Well, you know, I mean, I love it here," Williams said. "We've got everything we need here. The team is obviously right where it needs to be at, and we were a couple plays away from getting to the Super Bowl, I feel like. So I definitely -- the pieces fit, but once again, you know, it's part of the business, so whatever happens, happens." Williams was then asked if he wants to become the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history. "I'm not worried about that," he said. "Money is money at the end of the day, and it's really not that big of a deal for me. ... You know, I was the first pick, so I've had everything I've ever really wanted already, so my biggest thing is just being in a good position, being in a good fit, being in a good scheme or system and just being able to continue my career and progress."

Peyton Manning is open to playing for the Texans, according to a local television report out of Houston. Manning will likely be released by the Colts early next month and become a free agent.

The Texans have hired Karl Dorrell as their quarterbacks coach. A former head coach at UCLA, Dorrell spent the last four seasons with the Dolphins in the same capacity. From 2008-10, Dorrell also served as Miami's wide receivers coach.