O'Brien: Texans dedicating 2017 season to city of Houston

The devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey has made the 2017 season about more than just football for the Houston Texans.

As the storm ravaged the city of Houston and forced the Texans to move their last preseason game to Dallas, head coach Bill O'Brien announced that his team will play the season for their city.

"Football's obviously important, but I think the most important thing right now is doing everything we can for our city," O'Brien told reporters, according to Pro Football Talk's Charean Williams. "I will tell you right now: We're going to dedicate this season to the city of Houston, the people of Houston.

"There are no guarantees in football. That's not what I'm here to say. But I will guarantee that this team will go out every Sunday, Monday, Thursday, whenever they ask to play, and we'll play our asses off for the city of Houston. I promise you that."

The Texans, along with the NFL Foundation and the New England Patriots, have pledged $1 million each to relief funds for those affected by Hurricane Harvey while J.J. Watt has also raised over $500,000. Before the game had officially been moved, Watt said that he hoped Thursday's game can be used as a fundraiser for victims in Houston.

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