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Patriots | New England officially signs two Thu Mar 14, 06:07 PM
Updating a previous report, free-agent TE Austin Hooper (Raiders) and LB Sione Takitaki (Browns) officially signed with the New England Patriots Thursday, March 14. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed, but earlier reports stated Hooper signed a one-year deal worth as much as $4.25 million, while Takitaki signed a two-year contract worth $6.5 million.
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Patriots | Austin Hooper finds new home with New England Tue Mar 12, 10:03 PM
Impending free-agent TE Austin Hooper (Raiders) reportedly agreed to terms on a one-year contract worth up to $4.25 million with the New England Patriots on Tuesday, March 12.
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Patriots | Austin Hooper may be option Sun Mar 3, 03:54 PM
Las Vegas Raiders impending free-agent TE Austin Hooper may be a target for the New England Patriots because he has played for offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt in the past.
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Raiders | Austin Hooper enjoys season-best performance vs. DEN Mon Jan 8, 03:00 AM
Las Vegas Raiders TE Austin Hooper set season highs with four catches on five targets for 39 yards in Week 18 against the Denver Broncos.
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Raiders | Austin Hooper good for 28 yards Mon Jan 1, 03:33 AM
Las Vegas Raiders TE Austin Hooper caught three passes for 28 yards versus the Indianapolis Colts in Week 17.
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Raiders | Austin Hooper catches two passes Mon Dec 25, 04:18 PM
Las Vegas Raiders TE Austin Hooper caught two passes for 13 yards against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 16. He was targeted three times during the game.
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Raiders | Austin Hooper blanked in Week 11 Sun Nov 19, 05:46 PM
Las Vegas Raiders TE Austin Hooper went without a catch on just a single target in Week 11 against the Miami Dolphins.
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Raiders | One catch for Ameer Abdullah, Austin Hooper Sun Nov 12, 11:36 PM
Las Vegas Raiders RB Ameer Abdullah and TE Austin Hooper each had just one catch apiece on one target in Week 10 against the New York Jets. Abdullah's catch was good for four yards, and Hooper was good for seven yards.
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Raiders | Week 10 injury report for Las Vegas Fri Nov 10, 05:14 PM
Las Vegas Raiders OT Kolton Miller (shoulder) did not practice all week and is listed as doubtful for Week 10 against the New York Jets. FB Jakob Johnson (concussion) and CB Marcus Peters (knee) were limited in practice on Friday, Nov. 10, and are listed as questionable. WR Davante Adams (rest) did not practice on Friday but is expected to play. DE Maxx Crosby (knee), LB Divine Deablo (ankle), CB Nate Hobbs (ankle), OG Greg Van Roten (biceps, back) and QB Brian Hoyer (knee) were limited in practice on Friday but no longer appear on the injury report. TE Austin Hooper (calf), LB Luke Masterson (concussion), OT Thayer Munford (neck) and LB Robert Spillane (hand) practiced in full on Friday and also have been removed from the injury report.
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Raiders | Raiders' Thursday injury report Thu Nov 9, 06:14 PM
Las Vegas Raiders FB Jakob Johnson (concussion) and OT Kolton Miller (shoulder) did not practice on Thursday, Nov. 9. Also, DE Maxx Crosby (knee), LB Divine Deablo (ankle), CB Nate Hobbs (ankle), TE Austin Hooper (calf), OT Thayer Munford (neck), CB Marcus Peters (knee), OG Greg Van Roten (biceps, back) and QB Brian Hoyer (knee) were limited and LB Luke Masterson (concussion) and LB Robert Spillane (hand) practiced in full.
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Raiders | Wednesday practice report for Vegas Wed Nov 8, 06:56 PM
Las Vegas Raiders LB Divine Deablo (ankle), FB Jakob Johnson (concussion), OT Kolton Miller (shoulder) and CB Marcus Peters (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 8. DE Maxx Crosby (knee), CB Nate Hobbs (ankle), TE Austin Hooper (calf), OT Thayer Munford (neck) and OG Greg Van Roten (back, biceps) were limited during practice. LB Luke Masterson (concussion) and LB Robert Spillane (hand) fully participated in practice.
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Raiders | Austin Hooper good for two grabs Mon Oct 30, 11:34 PM
Las Vegas Raiders TE Austin Hooper ended up with two receptions for 19 yards on his two targets in Week 8 against the Detroit Lions.
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Raiders | Austin Hooper makes two targets count Tue Oct 10, 12:02 AM
Las Vegas Raiders TE Austin Hooper ended up with a pair of receptions for 11 yards on two targets in Week 5 against the Green Bay Packers.
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Raiders | Trio record one grab apiece Sun Sep 10, 09:12 PM
Las Vegas Raiders WR DeAndre Carter, TE Austin Hooper and RB Zamir White each converted their lone targets for a catch in Week 1 against the Denver Broncos. Carter had a 5-yard grab, Hooper's catch was good for 20 yards and White had a 5-yard snag to go along with a 2-yard rushing attempt.
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Raiders | Austin Hooper may have big role Sat May 20, 01:37 AM
Las Vegas Raiders TE Austin Hooper could receive a big role in the passing game if he wins the starting tight end job, in the opinion of the Las Vegas Review-Journal's Vincent Bonsignore.
| Footballguys view: Gone are the days of Darren Waller (Giants) and Foster Moreau (Saints), and Hooper is looking to play a larger role than he has in previous stops on his NFL career. We'll believe it when we see it. The Raiders also have O.J. Howard, a capable veteran tight end, to work at the position. Also, they may have selected the best "Y" tight end in this draft class when they picked up Michael Mayer out of Notre Dame in the second round of the 2023 NFL draft. |
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Raiders | Michael Mayer could be starter early Sat May 20, 01:35 AM
Las Vegas Raiders TE Michael Mayer is expected to compete with TE Austin Hooper for the starting tight end job during training camp.
| Footballguys view: Mayer might have been the best "Y" tight end in this draft class, and this may be the best group of tight ends to ever come into the league out of the college ranks. We like his ability to block, and it's not a "tell" when Mayer is out there because he's both a blocker and a receiver. As a receiver, Mayer won't run away from anyone but he does know how to find the soft spot in a zone. We think there's some Mark Andrews (Ravens) to his game. We'll see Mayer, Hooper, and O.J. Howard compete to establish a pecking order at the position in training camp. |
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Raiders | Austin Hooper joining Raiders Wed Mar 22, 04:06 PM
Free-agent TE Austin Hooper (Titans) agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Las Vegas Raiders Wednesday, March 22, worth $2.75 million. The team can be worth as much as $3.5 million.
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Raiders | Austin Hooper scheduled to visit Mon Mar 20, 05:58 PM
Free-agent TE Austin Hooper (Titans) is expected to meet with the Las Vegas Raiders Wednesday, March 22, according to a source.
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Titans | Austin Hooper not expected back Wed Feb 15, 08:26 PM
Tennessee Titans impending free-agent TE Austin Hooper probably will not be re-signed by the Titans this offseason, in the opinion of TitansWire's Shaun Calderon.
| Footballguys view: Hooper is no longer the receiving threat that he used to be with the Falcons. However, over the last couple of seasons, he can get around 60 targets per year and does a good job of blocking. Last year, Hooper had 41 catches for 444 yards and two touchdowns. |
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Titans | Austin Hooper posts typical line Sat Dec 24, 05:38 PM
Tennessee Titans TE Austin Hooper recorded two receptions for 20 yards in the Week 16 loss to the Houston Texans. He saw four targets.
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Titans | Austin Hooper makes two grabs Sun Dec 18, 09:42 PM
Tennessee Titans TE Austin Hooper caught two of his four targets for 33 yards in a 17-14 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 15.
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Titans | Austin Hooper leading pass catcher in Week 14 Sun Dec 11, 06:31 PM
Tennessee Titans TE Austin Hooper caught five passes for 68 yards against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 14. He was targeted five times during the game.
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Titans | Three grabs for Austin Hooper Sun Dec 4, 09:01 PM
Tennessee Titans TE Austin Hooper caught three of his five targets for 22 yards in a 35-10 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 13.
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Titans | Austin Hooper catches three passes Sun Nov 27, 05:51 PM
Tennessee Titans TE Austin Hooper caught three passes for 30 yards against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 12. He was targeted four times during the game.
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Titans | Austin Hooper scores twice Thursday night Fri Nov 18, 01:03 AM
Tennessee Titans TE Austin Hooper had four catches, 36 yards, and two touchdowns against the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, Nov. 17. He was targeted four times.
| Footballguys view: Hooper hit as a desperation streamer at tight end the week after two of the top five options went down with injuries. He should be a popular add on the wire next week, but don't spend more than a few units on Hooper. |
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Titans | Five grabs for Austin Hooper Sun Nov 13, 08:36 PM
Tennessee Titans TE Austin Hooper caught five of his seven targets for 41 yards in a 17-10 win over the Denver Broncos in Week 10.
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Titans | Two grabs for Austin Hooper Mon Nov 7, 12:48 AM
Tennessee Titans TE Austin Hooper caught a team-high two passes for 34 yards during a Week 9 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Titans | Just one catch for Austin Hooper Sun Oct 30, 09:01 PM
Tennessee Titans TE Austin Hooper posted a 5-yard catch on his only target in Week 8 against the Houston Texans.
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Titans | Austin Hooper leads team in receiving Sun Oct 23, 07:41 PM
Tennessee Titans TE Austin Hooper registered three grabs for 56 yards on three targets in Week 7 against the Indianapolis Colts.
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Titans | Austin Hooper limited to one grab Sun Oct 9, 07:27 PM
Tennessee Titans TE Austin Hooper finished with just one reception for seven yards on his lone target in Week 5 against the Washington Commanders.
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Titans | Austin Hooper will play in Week 4 Fri Sep 30, 05:44 PM
Tennessee Titans TE Austin Hooper (neck) practiced in full on Friday, Sept. 30, and carries no designation into Week 4.
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Titans | Tennessee's Week 4 injury report Fri Sep 30, 04:26 PM
Tennessee Titans LB Zach Cunningham (elbow) and S Amani Hooker (concussion) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 4 against the Indianapolis Colts. WR Cody Hollister (back) did not practice for a second straight day on Friday, Sept. 30, but is listed as questionable. LB Olasunkanmi Adeniyi (neck), WR Kyle Philips (shoulder) and CB Roger McCreary (back) were limited in practice Friday and are also listed as questionable. S Kevin Byard (non-injury) and DL Jeffery Simmons (non-injury) did not practice Friday but are expected to play. CB Kristian Fulton (knee) and C Ben Jones (non-injury) were limited in practice Friday but no longer appear on the injury report. WR Treylon Burks (illness), TE Austin Hooper (neck), LB Bud Dupree (hip) and OG Nate Davis (knee) practiced in full Friday and have also been removed from the injury report.
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Titans | Tennessee's Thursday practice report Thu Sep 29, 04:25 PM
Tennessee Titans LB Zach Cunningham (elbow), S Amani Hooker (concussion), OG Nate Davis (knee) and WR Cody Hollister (back) did not participate in practice Thursday, Sept. 29. TE Austin Hooper (neck), LB Olasunkanmi Adeniyi (neck), WR Kyle Philips (shoulder) and LB Bud Dupree (hip) were limited. WR Treylon Burks (illness) and CB Kristian Fulton (knee) practiced in full.
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Titans | Wednesday practice report for Titans Wed Sep 28, 07:58 PM
Tennessee Titans LB Zach Cunningham (elbow), S Amani Hooker (concussion) and TE Austin Hooper (neck) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 28. LB Olasunkanmi Adeniyi (neck), S Ugo Amadi (ankle) and CB Kristian Fulton (knee) were limited during practice, while LB Bud Dupree (hip) fully participated in practice.
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Titans | Austin Hooper makes just one catch Mon Sep 19, 11:32 PM
Tennessee Titans TE Austin Hooper ended up with one grab for 19 yards on four targets in Week 2 against the Buffalo Bills.
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Titans | Ryan Tannehill praises Austin Hooper Tue Jul 5, 03:38 PM
Tennessee Titans TE Austin Hooper has 'such a savvy feel for running routes, his route craft, and how he's able to use his size/quickness at the top of the routes to get open,' according to teammate Ryan Tannehill.'Just reading his body language, how he comes in and out of breaks. There are little things that you probably don't notice from the outside that I can file away and learn from. He's got such a savvy feel for running routes, his route craft, and how he's able to use his size/quickness at the top of the routes to get open. You gotta see it a few times, whether it's on tape or in person. That way we're on the same page and I can anticipate where he's going to be,' Tannehill told ESPN.com's Turron Davenport.
| Footballguys view: The Titans have not historically used their tight ends much with Tannehill at quarterback. With WR A.J. Brown (Eagles) traded away (and with rookie WR Treylon Burks struggling to impress early on), perhaps that changes this season and Hooper is the beneficiary. Hooper has a current ADP of TE25 (15.09) and is usually among the last tight ends drafted in 12-team PPR leagues. He should be able to outperform that draft status and perhaps even flirt with low-end TE1 numbers in 2022. |
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Titans | Austin Hooper emerging as friendly target Tue Jun 21, 02:54 PM
Tennessee Titans TE Austin Hooper 'has already surfaced as one of (Ryan) Tannehill's preferred options in the passing game,' according to ESPN.com's Turron Davenport.
| Footballguys view: Davenport is one of the best out there covering a team, so Fantasy GMs need to have their antennas up here. The Titans offense will be looking for help in the passing game without A.J. Brown, and that could end up being a few more looks for Hooper than some expect. Hooper is currently going undrafted as the Titans offense hasn't been TE friendly, so keep him on your waiver wire speed dial just in case. |
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Titans | Austin Hooper to participate in workouts Mon Apr 18, 07:57 PM
Tennessee Titans TE Austin Hooper said he plans to take part in all of the workouts this offseason.
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Titans | Austin Hooper signing with TEN Fri Mar 18, 04:09 PM
Free-agent TE Austin Hooper (Browns) agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Tennessee Titans Friday, March 18, worth $6 million, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: That didn't take long. Hooper was released by the Browns on Thursday as they moved money around so they could afford QB Deshaun Watson. Now, he lands with a team where he's he best pass-catching option at the position. Fantasy GMs will roster Hooper as a TE2 this season. |
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Browns | Austin Hooper officially let go Thu Mar 17, 03:09 PM
Updating a previous report, Cleveland Browns TE Austin Hooper was released Thursday, March 17.
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Browns | Austin Hooper on the way out in Cleveland Wed Mar 16, 01:16 PM
Cleveland Browns TE Austin Hooper is expected to be released with a post-June 1 designation, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler via a source.
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Browns | Week 18 injury report for Cleveland Fri Jan 7, 05:25 PM
Cleveland Browns S Ronnie Harrison (ankle), CB Troy Hill (knee), RB Kareem Hunt (ankle), S John Johnson (hamstring), TE David Njoku (shoulder), CB Denzel Ward (groin) and CB Greedy Williams (shoulder) were limited in practice Friday, Jan. 7, and are listed as questionable for Week 18 versus the Cincinnati Bengals. RB Nick Chubb (chest, ribs), DE Jadeveon Clowney (shoulder, knee), LB Elijah Lee (shoulder) and DT Malik McDowell (neck) were also limited in practice on Friday but no longer appear on the injury report. TE Austin Hooper (hand), C JC Tretter (knee) and DE Ifeadi Odenigbo (biceps) practiced in full on Friday and have also been removed from the injury report.
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Browns | Cleveland's Thursday practice report Thu Jan 6, 06:57 PM
Cleveland Browns DE Jadeveon Clowney (shoulder, knee), DT Malik McDowell (neck), TE David Njoku (shoulder) and CB Denzel Ward (groin) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 6. S Ronnie Harrison (ankle), CB Troy Hill (knee), S John Johnson (hamstring), LB Elijah Lee (shoulder), C JC Tretter (knee) and CB Greedy Williams (shoulder) were limited during practice. TE Austin Hooper (hand) and DE Ifeadi Odenigbo (biceps) fully participated in practice.
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Browns | Wednesday practice report for Browns Wed Jan 5, 08:00 PM
Cleveland Browns DT Malik Jackson (knee), TE David Njoku (shoulder) and CB Denzel Ward (groin) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 5. DE Jadeveon Clowney (shoulder, knee), S Ronnie Harrison (ankle), CB Troy Hill (knee), S John Johnson (hamstring), LB Elijah Lee (shoulder), C JC Tretter (knee) and CB Greedy Williams (shoulder) were limited during practice. TE Austin Hooper (hand), DT Malik McDowell (neck) and DE Ifeadi Odenigbo (biceps) fully participated in practice.
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Browns | Austin Hooper targeted five times Tue Jan 4, 12:12 AM
Cleveland Browns TE Austin Hooper ended up with two receptions for 28 yards on five targets in Week 17 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Browns | Austin Hooper snares three passes Sat Dec 25, 08:46 PM
Cleveland Browns TE Austin Hooper generated 26 yards on three catches at the Green Bay Packers in Week 16 on Saturday, Dec. 25. He was targeted five times.
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Browns | Austin Hooper activated Wed Dec 22, 11:57 AM
Cleveland Browns TE Austin Hooper was activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Dec. 22.
| Footballguys view: Fantasy GMs won't be relying on much from the Browns offense not named Nick Chubb. Hooper returns, but he's mostly a TE2-type of player who is either not rostered or entrenched on the bench in fantasy leagues. |
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Browns | Austin Hooper will not play in Week 15 Mon Dec 20, 04:40 PM
Cleveland Browns TE Austin Hooper (illness) was not activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list in time for Week 15.
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Browns | Cleveland puts eight on COVID list Tue Dec 14, 01:33 PM
Updating a previous report, WR Jarvis Landry, OG Wyatt Teller, TE Austin Hooper, OT Jedrick Wills, DE Takkarist McKinley, OG Drew Forbes, WR JoJo Natson and TE Ross Travis were placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Dec. 14.
| Footballguys view: Fantasy GMs need to be ready for respiratory season and more positive COVID tests hitting the NFL. We'll see what the practice status is for these eight players as the week goes on. They play on Saturday against the Raiders in Week 15. |
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Browns | Austin Hooper scores in Week 14 Sun Dec 12, 05:05 PM
Cleveland Browns TE Austin Hooper finished with five receptions for 30 yards and a touchdown on seven targets in Week 14 against the Baltimore Ravens.
| Footballguys view: Hooper made good on higher fantasy expectations with David Njoku and Harrison Bryant both out for this one against a Ravens defense that is having trouble defending the pass. He'll be a consideration next week against the Raiders if David Njoku isn't off of the covid list. |
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