Texans-Cowboys preseason game moved to Dallas due to Hurricane Harvey

Thursday's preseason game between the Houston Texans and Dallas Cowboys, originally scheduled to be hosted in Houston, will now be played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington due to weather caused by Hurricane Harvey.

The NFL released a statement addressing the situation Monday:

Due to public safety concerns resulting from the ongoing weather emergency related to Hurricane Harvey, Thursday's Dallas Cowboys-Houston Texans game originally scheduled to be played in Houston at 7 p.m. CT has been relocated to AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Kickoff on Thursday will remain at 7 p.m. CT. Details on tickets, parking and other game day logistics will be announced later this week.

The NFL Foundation, Texans, and New England Patriots have all pledged $1 million each in relief funds for those impacted by Hurricane Harvey. Texans star J.J. Watt has raised $500,000 in funds, and hopes Thursday's game can be used as a fundraiser.

"I think we should definitely involve some sort of fundraiser, some sort of way to benefit the people back home," said Watt, according to ESPN's Sara Barshop. "Because like I said, this is a much bigger issue than just a football game."

The Texans did not return to Houston after their preseason game in Louisiana against the New Orleans Saints on Saturday, and instead flew to Dallas where they practiced on Monday. The Cowboys offered to host Thursday's game over the weekend as the extent of the damage in Houston became apparent.

"The NFL and the Texans will continue to closely monitor the situation in Houston and adjust the team's plans as necessary," according to the statement.

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