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| HOU - Danieal Manning shows well in return game - |
Houston Texans FS Danieal Manning looked good as the team's primary kickoff return man in the AFC Divisional Round playoff game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Jan. 13. He has four returns for 216 yards, including a 94-yard return on the game's opening kickoff which led to a field goal. However, his lack of breakaway speed prevented two long returns from going for touchdowns.
| HOU - Danieal Manning may return kicks - |
Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak said it is possible that the team uses FS Danieal Manning as their kickoff returner in their Wild Card playoff game.
| HOU - Danieal Manning used on kickoffs - |
Houston Texans FS Danieal Manning was used on kickoff returns in Week 17 against the Indianapolis Colts for the first time all season. He had one kickoff return for 18 yards.
| HOU - Danieal Manning fined - |
The NFL has fined Houston Texans FS Danieal Manning $15,000 for punching Green Bay Packers OT Marshall Newhouse in Week 6 as Manning was pinned under a pile, according to a source. Manning plans to appeal the fine because his punches came in an attempt to protect himself from injury.
| HOU - Danieal Manning, Kareem Jackson record pick-sixes - |
Houston Texans FS Danieal Manning returned an interception 55 yards for a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans in Week 4. CB Kareem Jackson returned an interception 63 yards for a touchdown in the game.
Footballguys view: Matt Hasselbeck may end up being a good matchup for opposing defenses. He travels to Minnesota next week.
| HOU - Three could be options as returners - |
Houston Texans WR Keshawn Martin, FS Danieal Manning and SS Shiloh Keo could be used as returners if WR Trindon Holliday does not make the final roster.
Footballguys view: Holliday is a fantastic return man because of his speed and change of direction ability. He's not much of a receiving option and may struggle to make the team because he's a one dimensional player.
| HOU - 12 practice in full - |
Houston Texans LB Mister Alexander (shoulder), CB Jason Allen (thumb), OG Mike Brisiel (ankle), DL Shaun Cody (toe, ankle), LB Tim Dobbins (shoulder), TE Joel Dreessen (neck), CB Johnathan Joseph (hip), FS Danieal Manning (ankle), CB Glover Quin (elbow), DL Antonio D. Smith (shoulder, back), OG Wade Smith (ankle) and DL J.J. Watt (knee, thigh) were able to practice in full Friday, Dec. 2, and all are considered probable for Week 13 against the Atlanta Falcons.
| HOU - 12 practice - |
Houston Texans LB Mister Alexander (shoulder), CB Jason Allen (thumb), OG Mike Brisiel (ankle), DL Shaun Cody (toe, ankle), LB Tim Dobbins (shoulder), TE Joel Dreessen (neck), CB Johnathan Joseph (hip), S Danieal Manning (ankle), S Glover Quin (elbow), DL Antonio D. Smith (shoulder, back), OG Wade Smith (ankle) and DL J.J. Watt (knee, thigh) practiced in full Thursday, Dec. 1.
| HOU - Four practice - |
Houston Texans CB Jason Allen (thumb), OG Mike Brisiel (ankle), TE Joel Dreessen (neck) and FS Danieal Manning (ankle) practiced in full Wednesday, Nov. 30.
| HOU - Danieal Manning to start - |
Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak said FS Danieal Manning (ankle) will start at safety in Week 12 but will be on a snap count during the game.
| HOU - 10 probable - |
Houston Texans LB Mister Alexander (shoulders), CB Jason Allen (knee), LB Bryan Braman (thigh), FB James Casey (chest), LB Tim Dobbins (hamstring), FS Danieal Manning (ankle), DL Earl Mitchell (ankle), LB Jesse Nading (shoulder, hip), LB DeMeco Ryans (shoulder) and DL Antonio D. Smith (shoulder) are listed as probable for Week 12. Alexander, Manning and Smith were limited in practice Friday, Nov. 25, while the others practiced in full.
| HOU - Four players limited - |
Houston Texans DEs Tim Bulman (calf) and Antonio D. Smith (shoulder), LB Mister Alexander (shoulder) and FS Danieal Manning (ankle) were limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 24.
| HOU - Four limited during practice - |
Houston Texans TE Garrett Graham (hamstring), DEs Tim Bulman (calf) and Antonio D. Smith (shoulder) and FS Danieal Manning (ankle) were limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 23.
| HOU - Danieal Manning expected to play - |
Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak said he expects FS Danieal Manning (leg) to play in Week 12.
| HOU - Danieal Manning could play Week 12 - |
Houston Texans FS Danieal Manning (leg) participated in practice Monday, Nov. 21, and may be able to play in Week 12.
| HOU - Week 10 Inactives - |
The Houston Texans have declared WR Andre Johnson, OT Andrew Gardner, FS Danieal Manning, TE Garrett Graham, CB Sherrick McManis, QB T.J. Yates, OG Thomas Austin inactive for Week 10.
| HOU - Danieal Manning ruled out for Week 10 - |
Houston Texans FS Danieal Manning (ankle) has been ruled out for the Week 10 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
| HOU - Four players do not practice - |
Houston Texans OT Eric Winston (back), DE Antonio D. Smith (shoulder), DT Earl Mitchell (ankle) and FS Danieal Manning (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 10.
| HOU - Six miss practice - |
Houston Texans LB Connor Barwin (Achilles'), LB Brian Cushing (knee, hamstring), S Danieal Manning (ankle), DL Earl Mitchell (ankle), DL Antonio D. Smith (shoulder) and OT Eric Winston (back) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 9.
| HOU - Week 9 Inactives - |
The Houston Texans have declared WR Andre Johnson, OT Andrew Gardner, CB Brandon Harris, FS Danieal Manning, TE Garrett Graham, QB T.J. Yates, OG Thomas Austin inactive for Week 9.
Footballguys view: Jacoby Jones gets another start with Johnson out.
| HOU - Danieal Manning doing well in rehab - |
Head coach Gary Kubiak said FS Danieal Manning (leg) is doing well in his rehab but does not want to say Manning is ahead of schedule. Manning was expected to miss at least four weeks after the injury.
| HOU - Danieal Manning out for Week 9 - |
Houston Texans FS Danieal Manning (ankle) did not practice Friday, Nov. 4, and he has been ruled out for Week 9 against the Cleveland Browns.
| HOU - Danieal Manning misses practice - |
Houston Texans FS Danieal Manning (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 3.
| HOU - Danieal Manning misses practice - |
Houston Texans S Danieal Manning (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 2.
| HOU - Week 8 Inactives - |
The Houston Texans have declared WR Andre Johnson, OT Andrew Gardner, CB Brandon Harris, FS Danieal Manning, TE Garrett Graham, QB T.J. Yates, OG Thomas Austin inactive for Week 8.
Footballguys view: Johnson might not be ready next week after hearing his comments about this week's practices.
| HOU - Two to miss Week 8 - |
Houston Texans WR Andre Johnson (hamstring) and FS Danieal Manning (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 28.
| HOU - Danieal Manning does not practice - |
Houston Texans FS Danieal Manning (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 27.
| HOU - Two unable to practice - |
Houston Texans LB Brian Cushing (illness) and FS Danieal Manning (ankle) were held out of practice Wednesday, Oct. 26.
| HOU - Danieal Manning undergoes surgery - |
Houston Texans FS Danieal Manning (leg) underwent surgery Monday, Oct. 24, to repair a fractured tibia. Manning is expected to miss at least four weeks but there is a chance he can return at some point this season.
| HOU - Danieal Manning fractures leg in Week 7 - |
Updating a previous report, Houston Texans FS Danieal Manning (leg) suffered a fractured tibia in Week 7 against the Tennessee Titans. He is hopeful he'll be able to return at some point this season. 'My gut feeling is that I'll be back,' Manning said. Manning had X-rays Sunday, Oct. 23, but team doctors did not get to evaluate his injury because the leg was swollen.
Footballguys view: The Texans are down to three healthy safeties on the roster, so they'll be hitting the free agent pool for help this week.
| HOU - Danieal Manning injured - |
Houston Texans FS Danieal Manning (leg) suffered a lower leg injury in Week 7 and is considered questionable to return.
| HOU - Still haven't decided on kick return - |
Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak said Friday, Oct. 21, he has yet to decide if WR Trindon Holliday will return kicks in Week 7. He was signed last week to give FS Danieal Manning a break on kickoff returns, as well as spelling WR Jacoby Jones on punt returns. 'We still have to see how we're going to line up special teams-wise,' Kubiak said.
| HOU - Eight probable - |
Houston Texans OG Mike Brisiel (shin), OT Duane Brown (knee), LB Brian Cushing (elbow), CB Johnathan Joseph (shoulder), QB Matt Leinart (thumb), S Danieal Manning (leg), LB DeMeco Ryans (hamstring) and LB Darryl Sharpton (back, groin) are listed as probable for Week 7. Brown, Cushing, Joseph, Leinart and Sharpton practiced in full Friday, Oct. 21.
| HOU - Five players fully practice - |
Houston Texans OT Duane Brown (knee), LBs Brian Cushing (elbow) and Darryl Sharpton (back, groin), CB Johnathan Joseph (shoulder) and FS Danieal Manning (fibula) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 20.
| HOU - Three limited during practice - |
Houston Texans OG Mike Brisiel (leg), LB DeMeco Ryans (hamstring) and FS Danieal Manning (leg) were limited during practice Wednesday, Oct. 19.
| HOU - Danieal Manning dealing with leg contusion - |
Updating a previous report, Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak said FS Danieal Manning (leg) has a 'lower leg contusion' and is 'pretty sore,' after being injured in the Week 6 game against the Baltimore Ravens.
| HOU - Two players day-to-day - |
Houston Texans OT Duane Brown (knee) and FS Danieal Manning (leg) are considered day-to-day after suffering injuries in Week 6.
| HOU - Danieal Manning unlikely to return kicks Saturday - |
Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak said FS Danieal Manning likely will not return kicks during the third preseason game Saturday, Aug. 27, because he wants Manning to focus on getting the defense scheme down.
| HOU - Jacoby Jones might have leg up for return job - |
Houston Texans WR Jacoby Jones appears to be in the lead to win the kickoff return job over FS Danieal Manning. 'I think you'll see Jacoby,' head coach Gary Kubiak said. 'I'm very confident in knowing what Danieal can do, and I'm more concerned with him getting out defense down right now, so that answer's probably a no.'
| HOU - Danieal Manning agrees to terms - |
The Houston Texans have reached a contract agreement with free-agent S Danieal Manning (Bears) on a four-year, $20 million deal that includes $9 million in guaranteed money.
Footballguys view: The Texans continue to improve their secondary. At this rate, they'll be the favorite in the AFC south when the season opens.
| CHI - Six teams looking at Danieal Manning - |
Six teams have been looking at free-agent FS Danieal Manning (Bears). Manning is unlikely to receive the contract he's looking for to re-sign with the Chicago Bears.
| CHI - Interested in bringing back Danieal Manning at their price - |
The Chicago Bears would be interested in re-signing impending free-agent FS Danieal Manning if he was willing to accept that they think he should receive but they are not expected to offer him a deal he is looking for.
| CHI - Danieal Manning not expected to return - |
The Chicago Bears are not expected to re-sign impending free-agent FS Danieal Manning if he is declared an unrestricted free agent once the lockout is over.
| CHI - Four players receive tenders - |
The Chicago Bears have tendered offers to impending free-agents QB Caleb Hanie, LB Nick Roach, CB Corey Graham and FS Danieal Manning, reports Chicago Tribune. The levels of the tenders were not disclosed.
| CHI - Danieal Manning rejected extension - |
Chicago Bears impending free-agent FS Danieal Manning rejected a contract extension offer during the season worth $6 million over three years, with $2 million guaranteed, according to NFL sources, reports Jeff Dickerson and Michael C. Wright, of ESPNChicago.com. However, last week the team extended Manning an original-compensation tender.
| CHI - Approached Danieal Manning about extension - |
The Chicago Bears approached impending free-agent FS Danieal Manning earlier in the season about the possibility of signing a contract extension, reports Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Tribune.
| CHI - Three defensive players probable for Week 7 - |
Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher (groin), SS Chris Harris (knee) and FS Danieal Manning (back) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 22, reports Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Tribune. They are listed as probable for Week 7 and are expected to play.
| CHI - Five limited Thursday - |
Chicago Bears LB Lance Briggs (ankle), SS Chris Harris (knee), SS Danieal Manning (back), LB Brian Urlacher (groin) and SS Major Wright (hamstring) were limited in practice Thursday, Oct. 21, according to ChicagoBears.com.
| CHI - Brian Urlacher, six others miss practice time - |
Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher (groin), LB Lance Briggs (ankle), CB Zackary Bowman (foot), G Roberto Garza (knee), S Chris Harris (knee), and S Danieal Manning (back) did not practice Wednesday, Oct. 20. S Major Wright (hamstring) was limited during practice.
| CHI - Two injured players expected to play Saturday - |
Chicago Bears FS Danieal Manning (hamstring) and TE Brandon Manumaleuna (knee) are expected to play in the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 21, a source told ESPNChicago.com's Jeff Dickerson. Both sat out of the team's first preseason game because of injuries.
