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  NFL | Cecil Shorts will not play in 2017    Mon May 22, 06:18 PM

Free-agent WR Cecil Shorts (knee) said he still needs to undergo another surgery on his knee and will not be able to play in 2017. He said he hopes to be able to play in 2018.

Footballguys view: It would be one helluva comeback if Shorts could pull it off. Turning 30 in December, he tore his ACL, MCL, PCL and dislocated his knee during Week 13 last year.

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  Buccaneers | Cecil Shorts' rehab could take two years    Tue Mar 14, 11:31 PM

Free-agent WR Cecil Shorts (Buccaneers) has had two knee surgeries and will require at least one more after tearing the ACL, MCL and PCL in his right knee, as well as dislocating his kneecap, during Week 13 this past season. He's three months into a rehab process that is expected to last between 18 and 24 months, and there's no guarantee Shorts will be able to play football again.

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  Buccaneers | Cecil Shorts goes on injured reserve    Tue Dec 6, 06:24 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Cecil Shorts (knee) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Dec. 6, and will miss the remainder of the 2016 season.

Footballguys view: Shorts could be done for his career. An oft-injured player in recent years, Shorts currently has 229 catches, 2,979 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns.

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  Buccaneers | Two roster moves made by Bucs    Tue Dec 6, 04:25 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Cecil Shorts III (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Tuesday, Dec. 6. WR Josh Huff was promoted to the active roster in place of Shorts.

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  Buccaneers | Cecil Shorts suffers major knee injuries    Mon Dec 5, 01:47 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Cecil Shorts (knee) tore his right ACL, MCL, PCL and dislocated his right knee in a Week 13 win over the San Diego Chargers.

Footballguys view: This injury could end his career. Shorts has been productive at times during his pro career, but he could not shake the injury bug. During six years in the NFL, Shorts has 229 catches, 2,979 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns.

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  Buccaneers | Cecil Shorts carted off    Mon Dec 5, 08:20 AM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Cecil Shorts (knee) was carted off the field Sunday, Dec. 5, with what appeared to be a serious knee injury.

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  Buccaneers | Cecil Shorts posts five receptions    Sun Nov 20, 10:17 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Cecil Shorts III posted five receptions for 62 yards in the Week 11 game against the Kansas City Chiefs. He was targeted seven times.

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  Buccaneers | Cecil Shorts to draw Week 7 start    Sat Oct 22, 12:22 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Cecil Shorts (hamstring) will play in Week 7 versus the San Francisco 49ers despite being listed as questionable and is expected to start.

Footballguys view: Without Vincent Jackson, the Bucs will use Shorts in his place. Slot receiver Adam Humphries will stay in his more natural position, and he should get the second-most amount of work behind star Mike Evans. TE Cameron Brate should get more work than Shorts too.

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  Buccaneers | Friday injury report for Buccaneers    Fri Oct 21, 08:27 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers DE Robert Ayers (ankle), RB Doug Martin (hamstring) and DT Clinton McDonald (hamstring) have been ruled out for Week 7. CB Jude Adjei-Barimah (knee), C Joe Hawley (knee), DT Gerald McCoy (calf), WR Cecil Shorts (hamstring) and TE Luke Stocker (ankle) are listed as questionable. Ayers and Martin did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 21. McCoy and McDonald were limited during practice, while the other players fully participated in practice.

Footballguys view: McCoy could return this week, but the Bucs will still be without half of their starting defensive line. Colin Kaepernick might find it easier to escape the pocket and create as a scrambler this weekend.

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  Buccaneers | Wednesday injury report for Bucs    Wed Oct 19, 07:16 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers DE Robert Ayers (ankle) and DT Clinton McDonald (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 19. C Joe Hawley (knee), DT Gerald McCoy (calf) and WR Cecil Shorts (hamstring) were limited during practice, while TE Luke Stocker (ankle) fully participated in practice.

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  Buccaneers | Tampa Bay's Week 5 inactives    Mon Oct 10, 07:13 PM

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have declared OT Caleb Benenoch, WR Cecil Shorts, DL Clinton McDonald, DL Gerald McCoy, TE Luke Stocker, DL Robert Ayers inactive for Week 5.

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  Buccaneers | Saturday injury report for Buccaneers    Sat Oct 8, 03:41 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Cecil Shorts (hamstring) has been ruled out for Week 5. DT Gerald McCoy (calf), DT Clinton McDonald (hamstring) and TE Luke Stocker (ankle) are listed as doubtful. DE Robert Ayers (ankle), CB Brent Grimes (hamstring), TE Brandon Myers (hip), C Evan Smith (back), DE Noah Spence (shoulder) and FS Keith Tandy (calf) are listed as questionable. Grimes, Myers, Smith and Tandy fully participated in practice. Spence and Stocker were limited during practice, while the other players did not participate in practice.

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  Buccaneers | Friday practice report for Tampa Bay    Fri Oct 7, 09:55 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Doug Martin (hamstring), DE Robert Ayers (ankle), DT Gerald McCoy (calf), DT Clinton McDonald (hamstring), WR Cecil Shorts (hamstring) and LB Noah Spence (shoulder) did not practice Friday, Oct. 7. CB Brent Grimes (hamstring), TE Brandon Myers (hip), C Evan Smith (back), TE Luke Stocker (ankle) and FS Keith Tandy (calf) were limited participants.

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  Buccaneers | Thursday practice report for Tampa Bay    Thu Oct 6, 11:41 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Doug Martin (hamstring), DT Gerald McCoy (calf), DT Clinton McDonald (hamstring), WR Cecil Shorts (hamstring), LB Noah Spence (shoulder) and CB Keith Tandy (calf) did not practice Thursday, Oct. 6. DE Robert Ayers (ankle), TE Brandon Myers (hip) and TE Luke Stocker (ankle) were limited participants.

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  Buccaneers | Week 4 inactives for Buccaneers    Sun Oct 2, 02:35 PM

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have declared OT Caleb Benenoch, WR Cecil Shorts, RB Doug Martin, OL Leonard Wester, TE Luke Stocker, DL Robert Ayers, QB Ryan W. Griffin inactive for Week 4.

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  Buccaneers | Friday injury report for Bucs    Fri Sep 30, 08:18 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers DE Robert Ayers (ankle), RB Doug Martin (hamstring), WR Cecil Shorts (hamstring) and TE Luke Stocker (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 30, and have been ruled out for Week 4. C Joe Hawley (ankle) fully participated in practice and is listed as questionable.

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  Buccaneers | Cecil Shorts at practice    Fri Sep 30, 11:36 AM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Cecil Shorts (hamstring) participated in practice near the end of the session Friday, Sept. 30.

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  Buccaneers | Thursday practice report for Tampa Bay    Thu Sep 29, 10:16 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Doug Martin (hamstring), WR Cecil Shorts (hamstring), TE Luke Stocker (ankle) and DE Robert Ayers (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Sept. 29. C Joe Hawley (ankle) was a limited participant.

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  Buccaneers | Wednesday injury report for Tampa    Wed Sep 28, 04:49 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Doug Martin (hamstring), WR Cecil Shorts (hamstring), TE Luke Stocker (ankle), C Joe Hawley (ankle) and DE Robert Ayers (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 28.

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  Buccaneers | Week 3 Inactives    Sun Sep 25, 02:49 PM

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have declared OT Caleb Benenoch, WR Cecil Shorts, RB Doug Martin, OL Leonard Wester, TE Luke Stocker, DL Robert Ayers, QB Ryan W. Griffin inactive for Week 3.

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  Buccaneers | Friday injury report for Bucs    Fri Sep 23, 07:57 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers DE Robert Ayers (ankle), TE Luke Stocker (ankle), RB Doug Martin (hamstring) and WR Cecil Shorts (hamstring) have been ruled out for Week 3. OT Donovan Smith (hip), S Ryan Smith (hand) and LB Lavonte David (shoulder) are listed as questionable. Ayers, Martin, Shorts and Stocker did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 23. Donovan Smith, Ryan Smith and David fully participated in practice.

Footballguys view: Charles Sims will get the start for Martin, and he is in line for feature back touches with only Jacquizz Rodgers to share touches. Sims is a great receiver out of the backfield, so he's a stronger play in PPR leagues, but an RB2 for Week 3 in every format, despite the tough matchup against the Rams.

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  Buccaneers | Thursday practice report for Tampa Bay    Thu Sep 22, 10:15 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers DE Robert Ayers (ankle), LB Devante Bond (hamstring), TE Luke Stocker (ankle) and WR Cecil Shorts (hamstring) did not practice Thursday, Sept. 22. OT Donovan Smith (hip) was a limited participant, and LB Lavonte David (shoulder) and CB Ryan Smith (hand) were full participants.

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  Buccaneers | Thursday practice report for Tampa Bay    Thu Sep 22, 10:14 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers DE Robert Ayers (ankle), LB Devante Bond (hamstring), TE Luke Stocker (ankle) and WR Cecil Shorts (hamstring) did not practice Thursday, Sept. 22. OT Donovan Smith (hip) was a limited participant, and LB Lavonte David (shoulder) and CB Ryan Smith (hand) were full participants.

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  Buccaneers | Tampa's Wednesday injury report    Wed Sep 21, 07:44 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers DE Robert Ayers (ankle), WR Cecil Shorts (hamstring), OT Donovan Smith (hip) and TE Luke Stocker (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 21. LB Devante Bond (hamstring), LB Lavonte David (shoulder) and S Ryan Smith (hand) fully participated in practice.

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  Buccaneers | Cecil Shorts injures hamstring    Sun Sep 18, 09:44 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Cecil Shorts (hamstring) suffered a hamstring injury in the Week 2 game against the Arizona Cardinals and he was unable to return. He had one catch for 12 yards before checking out.

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  Buccaneers | Cecil Shorts terms    Fri Sep 9, 09:51 AM

Updating previous reports, Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Cecil Shorts' deal is for one year and $1.05 million with an $800,000 base salary. His per-game roster bonus is $250,000, but because he only played in 11 games last season because of injuries, right now that number is treated as $171,875 for salary cap purposes. After Week 12, that figure increases by $15,625 to match the $250,000. There is no guaranteed money in the deal, but because of the one-time termination pay afforded to veterans with four or more accrued seasons, if he is cut any time after Week 1, he could collect the balance of his salary.

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  Buccaneers | Cecil Shorts joining Tampa Bay    Tue Sep 6, 05:27 PM

Free-agent WR Cecil Shorts (Texans) agreed to terms with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tuesday, Sept. 6, according to a source.

Footballguys view: The move makes a ton of sense for both sides. Shorts couldn't make the Texans roster, but he's a good fit for the WR-needy Bucs. The veteran WR played under Bucs head coach Dirk Koetter during rookie season with the Jaguars.

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  Buccaneers | Cecil Shorts to visit Bucs    Tue Sep 6, 10:30 AM

Free-agent WR Cecil Shorts (Texans) will visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the next 24 hours, a source said Tuesday, Sept. 6.

Footballguys view: Shorts didn't make the Texans roster as they're going with a youth movement at the position, but he could fit in with the Bucs as veteran depth. He played under Bucs coach Dirk Koetter in Jacksonville during his rookie season.

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  Texans | Cecil Shorts released    Sat Sep 3, 11:18 AM

Houston Texans WR Cecil Shorts was released Saturday, Sept. 3, according to sources.

Footballguys view: The Texans have made a youth movement at the WR position. They added both Will Fuller and Braxton Miller in the draft, and those two rookies should see the field quite a bit in 2016. Add in second-year pro Jaelen Strong and you can see how there really wasn't much room -- or much of a role for Shorts. We're certain Shorts will latch on somewhere else.

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  Texans | Cecil Shorts the best option in slot?    Fri Jul 22, 10:00 PM

Houston Texans WR Cecil Shorts is likely to open the year as the starting slot receiver, in the opinion of beat writer Tania Ganguli.

Footballguys view: Shorts is best served as a slot receiver in the NFL. We'll see rookie Will Fuller and second-year pro Jaelen Strong compete to be the team's No.2 WR opposite DeAndre Hopkins. With new QB Brock Osweiler, we're excited to see what Hopkins can do. Any other target in this passing game is an unknown, making Shorts, Fuller or Strong all late-round fliers or waiver-wire speed dial guys.

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  Texans | Cecil Shorts pay cut update    Sat Jun 18, 01:18 PM

Updating a previous report, Houston Texans WR Cecil Shorts still has a $15,625 per game active roster bonus up to $250,000. Shorts' $100,000 workout de-escalator was removed from his original deal, however. His new cap figure stands at $2.371 million, down from $3.421 million.

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  Texans | Cecil Shorts takes pay cut    Sat Jun 18, 12:50 PM

Houston Texans WR Cecil Shorts has agreed to a $1 million pay cut. He was scheduled to make a base salary of $2.7 million in 2016 but will now receive a $1.2 million base salary and $500,000 roster bonus.

Footballguys view: Shorts likely had to do this to insure his roster spot. The Texans added two WRs in the 2016 NFL draft and they've got second-year pro Jaelen Strong impressing this offseason. Shorts is currently WR2 on the depth chart opposite DeAndre Hopkins, but his hold on that job is tenuous.

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  Texans | Cecil Shorts admired for toughness     Fri Jun 10, 11:21 PM

Houston Texans WR Cecil Shorts was praised by WR DeAndre Hopkins for his toughness. 'Even if he's hurt, he's going to go out there,' Hopkins said. 'You'll have to tell him to go on the sideline and get checked out. He's a hard worker.'

Footballguys view: Shorts is in line to play as the Texans second- or third-string WR to begin the season. The Texans have made a ton of moves at the WR position, so his hold on any fantasy-relevant job may be a tenuous one. We could see guys like second-year pro Jaelen Strong or rookies Will Fuller and Braxton Miller get more time/targets behind Hopkins.

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  Texans | Cecil Shorts likely to remain in Houston    Wed Mar 2, 06:18 PM

Houston Texans WR Cecil Shorts is expected to remain with the team for the final season of the two-year, $6 million deal he signed last season.

Footballguys view: Shorts had some nice moments last season, but has always been a middle of the road fantasy receiver. We expect him to stay that way next season, though it is possible if the Texans bring someone else in that he actually does even less. We wouldn't count on him for much in fantasy.

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  Texans | Cecil Shorts, Nate Washington probable    Fri Jan 8, 03:50 PM

Houston Texans WR Cecil Shorts (hamstring) and WR Nate Washington (hip) are listed as probable for the wild-card game against the Kansas City Chiefs Saturday, Jan. 9. Shorts fully participated in the team's walkthrough Friday, Jan. 8, while Washington was limited.

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  Texans | Full practice for three Texans     Thu Jan 7, 04:24 PM

Houston Texans WRs DeAndre Hopkins (hand) and Cecil Shorts (hamstring) and RB Chris Polk (knee) were full participants in practice Thursday, Jan. 7.

Footballguys view: Hopkins will be a solid WR1 play this weekend and could be well worth the price in daily fantasy. Shorts is a so-so play though he has more upside than fellow Texans Nate Washington. Polk isn't worth a play, especially with a knee issue.

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  Texans | Three Texans limited Wednesday    Wed Jan 6, 04:31 PM

Houston Texans WRs DeAndre Hopkins (hand) and Cecil Shorts (hamstring) and RB Alfred Blue (calf) were limited in practice Wednesday, Jan. 6.

Footballguys view: With Shorts and Nate Washington a bit banged up, we could see rookie Jaelen Strong as the WR2 opposite Hopkins on Wild Card Weekend. We loved Strong coming out of Arizona State, and he's been coming on towards the end of the year. Keep his name in mind when looking for a cheap WR for DFS plays.

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  Texans | Cecil Shorts could play     Mon Jan 4, 04:10 PM

Houston Texans WR Cecil Shorts (hamstring) has a chance to play in the Wild Card round of the playoffs this weekend, according to head coach Bill O'Brien.

Footballguys view: Getting Shorts back would be huge for the Texans offense. While DeAndre Hopkins can stretch the field, Shorts can work the underneath routes to get open. We'll know more about his playing status later in the week.

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  Texans | Houston's Week 17 inactives    Sun Jan 3, 11:32 AM

The Houston Texans have declared WR Cecil Shorts, TE Garrett Graham, LB Jadeveon Clowney, DL Jeoffrey Pagan, LB Justin Tuggle, OT Oday Aboushi, FS Rahim Moore inactive for Week 17.

Footballguys view: Rookie Jaelen Strong will get more work with Shorts out. He has shown a knack for scoring touchdowns in limited time on the field. He might see some passes from Brandon Weeden once it becomes clear that the Texans have won the division.

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  Texans | Cecil Shorts ruled out    Fri Jan 1, 05:34 PM

Houston Texans WR Cecil Shorts (hamstring) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 1, and has been ruled out for the Week 17 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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  Texans | Cecil Shorts does not practice    Thu Dec 31, 06:21 PM

Houston Texans WR Cecil Shorts (hamstring) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 31.

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  Texans | Cecil Shorts sits out    Wed Dec 30, 06:32 PM

Houston Texans WR Cecil Shorts (hamstring) did not take part in practice Wednesday, Dec. 30.

Footballguys view: If Shorts is out, then WR Nate Washington becomes a better fantasy play in Week 17.

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  Texans | Houston's Week 16 inactives    Sun Dec 27, 11:35 AM

The Houston Texans have declared QB Brian Hoyer, WR Cecil Shorts, CB Darryl Morris, TE Garrett Graham, LB Justin Tuggle, OT Oday Aboushi, FS Rahim Moore inactive for Week 16.

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  Texans | Cecil Shorts ruled out    Fri Dec 25, 08:18 AM

Houston Texans WR Cecil Shorts (hamstring) was ruled out for Week 16 due to a hamstring injury. WR Jaelen Strong will start in his place.

Footballguys view: Strong is a deep desperation play, but he does seem to have an early knack for scoring touchdowns.

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  Texans | Cecil Shorts does not practice    Thu Dec 24, 05:54 PM

Houston Texans WR Cecil Shorts (hamstring) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 24.

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  Texans | Cecil Shorts sits out practice    Wed Dec 23, 06:17 PM

Houston Texans WR Cecil Shorts (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 23.

Footballguys view: Fantasy owners are going to have better options anyway. If Shorts doesn't play, then perhaps we'll see more from rookie WR Jaelen Strong.

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  Texans | T.J. Yates, Cecil Shorts out    Sun Dec 20, 02:44 PM

Houston Texans QB T.J. Yates (knee) and WR Cecil Shorts (groin) have been ruled out for the rest of the game in Week 15 against the Indianapolis Colts.

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  Texans | Cecil Shorts quiet in loss    Mon Dec 14, 01:49 AM

Houston Texans WR Cecil Shorts had two receptions for just nine yards and he ran twice for no gain in Week 14 against the New England Patriots.

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  Texans | Cecil Shorts active for SNF    Sun Dec 13, 07:36 PM

Houston Texans WR Cecil Shorts (hamstring) is active for the Week 14 game against the New England Patriots.

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  Texans | DeAndre Hopkins, Cecil Shorts probable    Fri Dec 11, 07:11 PM

Houston Texans WRs DeAndre Hopkins (hamstring) and Cecil Shorts (hamstring) are both probable to face the New England Patriots in Week 14. Hopkins was limited in practice Friday, Dec. 11, while Shorts practiced in full.

Footballguys view: Hopkins is a WR1 with upside in a game where we think the Texans are going to have to throw it all day. Shorts is more of a WR3/flex play in Week 14.

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