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Texans | Long drought for David Johnson Sat Oct 24, 09:45 PM
Houston Texans RB David Johnson has gone 25 straight games without running for 100-plus yards.
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Texans | P.J. Hall added to injury report Sat Oct 24, 01:51 PM
Houston Texans DT P.J. Hall (illness) on Saturday, Oct. 25, was added to the team's Week 7 injury report as questionable with a non-COVID-19 illness.
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Texans | Houston's Week 7 injury report Fri Oct 23, 05:29 PM
Houston Texans TE Jordan Akins (ankle, concussion) did not practice all week but is listed as questionable for Week 7 against the Green Bay Packers. LB Peter Kalambayi (hamstring) was limited in practice all week and is also listed as questionable. CB Keion Crossen (foot), LB Dylan Cole (knee), RB Buddy Howell (hamstring), OG Senio Kelemete (knee), S Justin Reid (shoulder) and OT Laremy Tunsil (shoulder) practiced in full Friday, Oct. 23, and have been removed from the injury report. DE J.J. Watt (non-injury) was not given a practice designation for a second straight day Friday but is expected to play.
| Footballguys view: Darren Fells will likely get another start vs. Green Bay in place of Akins and he'll be a fine emergency tight end, if not a solid TE1. |
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Texans | Houston's practice report for Thursday Thu Oct 22, 04:31 PM
Houston Texans TE Jordan Akins (ankle, concussion) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 22. LB Dylan Cole (knee), CB Keion Crossen (foot), RB Buddy Howell (hamstring), LB Peter Kalambayi (hamstring), OG Senio Kelemete (knee) and OT Laremy Tunsil (shoulder) were limited. S Justin Reid (shoulder) practiced in full. DE J.J. Watt (non-injury) was not given a practice designation.
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Texans | Houston's Wednesday practice report Wed Oct 21, 04:54 PM
Houston Texans TE Jordan Akins (ankle, concussion), CB Keion Crossen (foot) and DE J.J. Watt (non-injury) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 21. LB Dylan Cole (knee), RB Buddy Howell (hamstring), LB Peter Kalambayi (hamstring), OG Senio Kelemete (knee), S Justin Reid (shoulder) and OT Laremy Tunsil (shoulder) were limited during practice.
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Dylan Cole player page
Jordan Akins player page
Justin Reid player page
Buddy Howell player page
Texans | Houston shields two from selection Tue Oct 20, 07:29 PM
Houston Texans DT Corey Liuget and C Greg Mancz were chosen as protected practice squad players for Week 7 Tuesday, Oct. 20.
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Texans | Ryan Glasgow gets the boot from Houston Tue Oct 20, 05:08 PM
Houston Texans DT Ryan Glasgow to practice squad Tuesday, Oct. 20.
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Texans | Damion Ratley joins Houston's practice squad Tue Oct 20, 01:12 PM
Free-agent WR Damion Ratley was added to the practice squad of the Houston Texans on Tuesday, Oct. 20.
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Texans | Houston claims Eli Ankou Mon Oct 19, 09:23 PM
Former Indianapolis Colts DT Eli Ankou was claimed off waivers by the Houston Texans Monday, Oct. 19.
Link to story Texans | J.J. Watt records sack in Week 6 Sun Oct 18, 08:47 PM
Houston Texans DE J.J. Watt was in on four total stops, a sack, a tackle for loss, a pass defensed and a quarterback hit in Week 6 against the Tennessee Titans.
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Texans | Tyrell Adams busy in overtime loss Sun Oct 18, 08:46 PM
Houston Texans LB Tyrell Adams finished with eight total stops, a sack, a tackle for loss, two passes defensed and a quarterback hit in a Week 6 overtime road loss against the Tennessee Titans.
Link to story Texans | Tyrell Adams busy in overtime loss Sun Oct 18, 08:46 PM
Houston Texans LB Tyrell Adams finished with eight total stops, a sack, a tackle for loss, two passes defensed and a quarterback hit in a Week 6 overtime road loss against the Tennessee Titans.
Link to story Texans | Randall Cobb ends with 17 yards, TD Sun Oct 18, 08:36 PM
Houston Texans WR Randall Cobb registered three catches for 17 yards and a touchdown in Week 6 against the Tennessee Titans on four targets.
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Texans | Another strong game for Brandin Cooks Sun Oct 18, 08:33 PM
Houston Texans WR Brandin Cooks racked up a game-high nine receptions for 68 yards and a touchdown on nine targets in Week 6 against the Tennessee Titans.
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Texans | Darren Fells gets into the end zone Sun Oct 18, 08:31 PM
Houston Texans TE Darren Fells registered six grabs for 85 yards and a touchdown in Week 6 against the Tennessee Titans.
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Texans | Will Fuller has scored in four straight Sun Oct 18, 08:24 PM
Houston Texans WR Will Fuller racked up six receptions for 123 yards and a touchdown on 11 targets in Week 6 against the Tennessee Titans.
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Texans | Duke Johnson totals five touches Sun Oct 18, 08:22 PM
Houston Texans RB Duke Johnson ran four times for nine yards in Week 6 against the Tennessee Titans and he added one catch for two yards on two targets.
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Texans | David Johnson punches one into end zone Sun Oct 18, 08:19 PM
Houston Texans RB David Johnson rushed 19 times for 57 yards and a touchdown in Week 6 against the Tennessee Titans and he added one catch for 12 yards on two targets.
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Texans | Deshaun Watson tosses four touchdowns Sun Oct 18, 08:16 PM
Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson completed 28-of-37 passes for 335 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 6 against the Tennessee Titans and he ran for 26 yards.
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Texans | Week 6 Houston Texans inactives Sun Oct 18, 11:38 AM
The Houston Texans have declared WR Keke Coutee, OT Charlie Heck, CB Cornell Armstrong, TE Jordan Akins, RB Buddy Howell and LB Peter Kalambayi inactive for Week 6.
| Footballguys view: Darren Fells becomes a better desperation play this week with Akins out. |
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Texans | Brandin Cooks, Will Fuller on trade block? Sun Oct 18, 11:18 AM
Houston Texans WRs Brandin Cooks and Will Fuller are receiving trade interest leading up to the trade deadline, according to sources.
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Texans | Jonathan Owens promoted Sat Oct 17, 06:27 PM
Houston Texans DB Jonathan Owens was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Oct. 17.
Link to story Texans | Houston rules out three Sat Oct 17, 03:23 PM
Updating previous reports, Houston Texans TE Jordan Akins (concussion/ankle), RB Buddy Howell (hamstring) and LB Peter Kalambayi (hamstring) will not travel to face the Tennessee Titans in Week 6 and have been ruled out.
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Texans | Houston's injury report for Week 6 Fri Oct 16, 06:09 PM
Houston Texans TE Jordan Akins (ankle, concussion), RB Buddy Howell (hamstring) and LB Peter Kalambayi (hamstring) were limited in practice all week and are listed as questionable for Week 6 against the Tennessee Titans. LB Dylan Cole (knee), LB Jake Martin (ankle) and OT Laremy Tunsil (shoulder) practiced in full Friday, Oct. 16, and no longer appear on the injury report. WR Keke Coutee (non-injury) and DE J.J. Watt (non-injury) were not given a practice designation for a second straight day Friday but are expected to play.
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Jordan Akins player page
Keke Coutee player page
Buddy Howell player page
Texans | Houston's Thursday practice report Thu Oct 15, 08:24 PM
Houston Texans TE Jordan Akins (ankle, concussion), LB Dylan Cole (knee), RB Buddy Howell (hamstring), LB Peter Kalambayi (hamstring) and OT Laremy Tunsil (shoulder) were limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 15. LB Jake Martin (ankle) fully participated in practice.
| Footballguys view: Akins or Darren Fells will be a viable desperation tight end play this week. Watch Akins status leading up to game day. |
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Jordan Akins player page
Buddy Howell player page
Texans | Wednesday practice report for Houston Wed Oct 14, 05:34 PM
Houston Texans WR Keke Coutee (non-injury) and DE J.J. Watt (non-injury) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 14. TE Jordan Akins (ankle, concussion), LB Dylan Cole (knee), RB Buddy Howell (hamstring), LB Peter Kalambayi (hamstring), LB Jake Martin (ankle) and OT Laremy Tunsil (shoulder) were limited during practice.
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Dylan Cole player page
Jordan Akins player page
Keke Coutee player page
Buddy Howell player page
Texans | Kyle Emanuel back on active roster Tue Oct 13, 07:23 PM
Houston Texans LB Kyle Emanuel was removed from the Exempt/Commissioner Permission list Tuesday, Oct. 13, and now counts toward the active roster.
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Texans | Houston designates three for protection Tue Oct 13, 06:45 PM
Houston Texans DT Corey Liuget, C Greg Mancz and DB Jonathan Owens were named to the team's Week 6 practice squad protection list Tuesday, Oct. 13.
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Texans | Benardrick McKinney headed to IR Tue Oct 13, 04:52 PM
Updating a previous report, Houston Texans LB Benardrick McKinney (shoulder) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Tuesday, Oct. 13.
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Texans | Duke Johnson in line for bigger role? Tue Oct 13, 02:00 PM
Houston Texans RB Duke Johnson 'might be the guy who shows up more in the receiving game and running game' in Week 6, according to interim head coach Romeo Crennel.
| Footballguys view: Some in the fantasy community have been waiting for this to happen. We'll see if it can actually come to fruition. Johnson has always been capable of playing a larger role if called upon. Fantasy GMs can grab and stash him but only in leagues that have deep benches. |
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Texans | Houston takes a look at Artavis Scott Mon Oct 12, 10:01 PM
Free-agent WR Artavis Scott (Colts) recently worked out for the Houston Texans.
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Texans | Dwayne Harris let go Mon Oct 12, 06:41 PM
Houston Texans WR Dwayne Harris was released from the team's practice squad Monday, Oct. 12.
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Texans | Houston beefs up practice squad Mon Oct 12, 06:02 PM
Updating previous reports, free-agent LB Emmanuel Ellerbee and PK Brett Maher were added to the practice squad of the Houston Texans on Monday, Oct. 12.
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Texans | Benardrick McKinney's season comes to an end Mon Oct 12, 05:27 PM
Houston Texans LB Benardrick McKinney (shoulder) expected to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery in the near future, according to a source via Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle.
| Footballguys view: Tyrell Adams played well after McKinney went out on Sunday. Dylan Cole could also pick up some extra snaps while McKinney is sidelined. McKinney is due 7 million next year and can be released with minimal cap pain, so he could be a restructure candidate. |
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Texans | Kyle Emanuel headed to Houston Mon Oct 12, 04:51 PM
Las Vegas Raiders LB Kyle Emanuel was signed off the practice squad by the Houston Texans on Monday, Oct. 12.
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Texans | Houston set to sign Emmanuel Ellerbee Mon Oct 12, 02:42 PM
Free-agent LB Emmanuel Ellerbee is expected to join the practice squad of the Houston Texans on Monday, Oct. 12.
Link to story Texans | Houston moves on from Alex McGough Mon Oct 12, 02:32 PM
Houston Texans QB Alex McGough was released from the practice squad Monday, Oct. 12.
Link to story Texans | Kenny Stills limited to one reception Sun Oct 11, 09:52 PM
Houston Texans WR Kenny Stills finished with one catch for 14 yards on his only target in Week 5 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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Texans | Randall Cobb totals six receptions Sun Oct 11, 09:49 PM
Houston Texans RB Randall Cobb managed six receptions for 47 yards on his six targets in Week 5 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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Texans | Darren Fells posts 57 yards, TD Sun Oct 11, 09:46 PM
Houston Texans TE Darren Fells posted two grabs for 57 yards and a touchdown in Week 5 against the Jacksonville Jaguars on his two targets.
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Texans | Will Fuller finds end zone again Sun Oct 11, 09:44 PM
Houston Texans WR Will Fuller ended up with four receptions for 58 yards and a touchdown on eight targets in Week 5 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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Texans | Brandin Cooks explodes for 161 yards, TD Sun Oct 11, 09:41 PM
Houston Texans WR Brandin Cooks finished with eight grabs for a season-high 161 yards and a touchdown in Week 5 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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Texans | David Johnson flirts with century mark Sun Oct 11, 09:37 PM
Houston Texans RB David Johnson rushed 17 times for a season-high 96 yards in Week 5 against the Jacksonville Jaguars and he added two catches for seven yards on four targets.
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Texans | Deshaun Watson tosses three TDs Sun Oct 11, 09:35 PM
Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson completed 25-of-35 passes for 359 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions in Week 5 against the Jacksonville Jaguars and he also ran for 25 yards.
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Texans | Zach Cunningham hits double digits again Sun Oct 11, 09:33 PM
Houston Texans LB Zach Cunningham registered 10 total stops with a sack, two tackles for loss and a quarterback hit in Week 5 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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Texans | Tyrell Adams totals 13 stops Sun Oct 11, 09:31 PM
Houston Texans LB Tyrell Adams registered a game-high 13 total stops with a tackle for loss in Week 5 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Link to story Texans | Jordan Akins won't play in Week 5 Sun Oct 11, 12:12 PM
Houston Texans TE Jordan Akins (ankle, concussion) will not play in Week 5's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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Texans | Week 5 Houston Texans inactives Sun Oct 11, 11:37 AM
The Houston Texans have declared WR Keke Coutee, OT Charlie Heck, LB Benardrick McKinney, CB Cornell Armstrong, TE Jordan Akins, LB Peter Kalambayi and RB Buddy Howell inactive for Week 5.
| Footballguys view: Akins is in concussion protocol and not ready to go for Week 5. Darren Fells will be the main tight end and this should also mean more three wide sets and snaps for Randall Cobb. |
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Texans | Three players work out for Houston Sun Oct 11, 09:53 AM
The Houston Texans worked out free-agent QB Cooper Rush (Giants), WR Trevor Davis (Bears) and LB Curtis Bolton (Packers), according to a league source not authorized to speak publicly.
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Texans | Houston promotes two to active roster Sun Oct 11, 09:32 AM
The Houston Texans promoted S Jonathan Owens and LB Nate Hall from their practice squad to their active roster Saturday, Oct. 10.
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