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Houston Texans

10-6, 4-2 AFC South (1st)
Team RankingOverallRushingPassing
Offense13th153.0 (2nd)219.1 (18th)
Defense2nd96.0 (4th)189.7 (3rd)
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Roster
NoPlayerPosHeightWeightBirthdateExpCollege
54Alexander, Mister LB6-322706/02/19884No College
61Austin, Thomas G6-430311/14/19861Clemson
98Barwin, Connor OLB6-426410/15/19863Cincinnati
12Beck, John QB6-221508/21/19815Brigham Young
50Braman, Bryan LB6-524605/04/1987RNo College
 Brock, Logan TE6-326010/05/1988RNo College
 Brooks, Brandon G6-534308/19/1989RNo College
76Brown, Duane T6-432008/30/19854Virginia Tech
 Bryant, D.J. LB6-324003/03/1989RNo College
0Bullock, Randy K5-921212/16/1989RNo College
78Butler, Rashad T6-431702/10/19836Miami (Fla.)
62Caldwell, Antoine C6-331104/19/19863Alabama
36Carmichael, Roc DB5-1018409/09/1988RVirginia Tech
86Casey, James TE6-324309/22/19843Rice
95Cody, Shaun DE6-430101/22/19837Southern California
0Crick, Jared DE6-628508/21/19894No College
56Cushing, Brian LB6-324801/24/19873Southern California
81Daniels, Owen TE6-324711/09/19826Wisconsin
27Demps, Quintin DB5-1120606/29/19853Texas-El Paso
52Dobbins, Tim LB6-124512/10/19826Iowa State
0Fangupo, Hebron DT6-133107/19/19854No College
 Ford, Jason RB5-1025112/01/1989RNo College
23Foster, Arian RB6-122908/24/19863Tennessee
66Gardner, Andrew T6-630504/04/19862Georgia Tech
12Graham, Shayne K6-021412/09/197711Virginia Tech
88Graham, Garrett TE6-324008/04/19862Wisconsin
 Grimes, Jonathan RB5-1020112/21/1989RNo College
77Harris, Ra'Shon DT6-530008/26/19862Oregon
26Harris, Brandon DB5-1019501/24/1990RMiami (Fla.)
2Hartmann, Brett P6-222708/17/19874Central Michigan
16Holliday, Trindon WR5-516904/27/19862LSU
 Hunter, David NT6-229709/19/1989RNo College
17Iglesias, Juaquin WR6-120208/22/19872Oklahoma
25Jackson, Kareem DB5-1018804/10/19882Alabama
0Jackson, Jerrell WR6-1185 4No College
56James, Bradie LB6-224601/17/19819LSU
96Jamison, Tim DE6-328502/26/19863Michigan
18Jean, Lestar WR6-321502/05/19884Florida Atlantic
80Johnson, Andre WR6-322607/11/19819Miami (Fla.)
 Johnson, Delano LB6-526601/13/1988RNo College
 Jones, Ben C6-230307/02/1989RNo College
5Jones, Donnie P6-222007/05/19808LSU
0Jones, Dwight WR6-422501/01/19894No College
24Joseph, Johnathan DB5-1119104/16/19846South Carolina
0Keenum, Case QB6-221002/17/19884Houston
31Keo, Shiloh DB5-1121912/17/1987RIdaho
0Loiseau, Shawn LB6-124510/10/19894Merrimack
 Louis, Mario WR6-0195 RNo College
15Maehl, Jeff WR6-019003/16/19894Oregon
38Manning, Danieal DB5-1120908/09/19826Abilene Christian
 Marrow, Desmond DB6-321012/28/1987RNo College
0Martin, Keshawn WR5-1019003/15/19904No College
21McCain, Brice DB5-918012/10/19863Utah
22McManis, Sherrick DB6-119312/19/19872Northwestern
0Meggett, Davin RB5-821503/22/19904No College
 Menkin, Nate T6-50 RNo College
0Mercilus, Whitney LB6-426507/21/19903No College
92Mitchell, Earl DT6-328909/25/19872Arizona
 Mondek, Nick T6-630411/03/1988RNo College
0Moore, Rennie DT6-326511/29/19884Clemson
55Myers, Chris G6-428909/15/19817Miami (Fla.)
57Nading, Jesse DE6-526107/03/19853Colorado State
75Newton, Derek T6-630711/16/1987RArkansas State
33Nolan, Troy DB6-220209/07/19863Arizona State
0Pleasant, Eddie DB5-1121012/17/19884Oregon
0Posey, DeVier WR6-121103/15/1990ROhio State
29Quin, Glover DB6-020901/15/19863New Mexico
58Reed, Brooks LB6-326002/28/1987RArizona
 Robertson, Tracy DE6-428009/26/1989RNo College
8Schaub, Matt QB6-524106/25/19818Virginia
51Sharpton, Darryl LB5-1123001/01/19882Miami (Fla.)
53Smith, Derrell LB6-223206/23/1988RNo College
71Smith, Shelley G6-429905/21/19872Colorado State
94Smith, Antonio DE6-428010/21/19818Oklahoma State
74Smith, Wade T6-431004/26/19818Memphis
 Supernaw, Phillip TE6-424201/30/1990RNo College
44Tate, Ben RB5-1121408/21/19882Auburn
79Wallace, Cody C6-430011/26/19843Texas A&M
83Walter, Kevin WR6-321708/04/19819Eastern Michigan
99Watt, J.J. DE6-528803/22/1989RWisconsin
46Weeks, Jon LS5-1024202/17/19862Baylor
 White, Cody G6-531507/01/1988RNo College
40Williams, Javarris RB5-1022304/08/19861Tennessee State
42Williams, Torri DB6-221008/29/19862Purdue
 Williams, Greg LB6-324012/06/1988RNo College
13Yates, T.J. QB6-422005/28/1987RNorth Carolina
Injured Players
68Morris, Darius (IR) T6-431504/28/19884No College
Practice Squad
 Bazuin, Dan DE6-326607/22/19832Central Michigan
 Davis, Jason DE6-332009/12/19801West Virginia
 Freeman, Marcus OLB6-124001/10/1986ROhio State
75Helms, Brett C6-230304/16/19861LSU
 Long, Gabe DT6-228901/03/1985RUtah
 
Coaching Staff
PositionName
Head CoachGary Kubiak
Offensive CoordinatorRick Dennison
Defensive CoordinatorWade Phillips
Special TeamsJoe Marciano
 
Alphabetical Listing
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Position Listing
David Hunter
No Updates
Javarris Williams
News
Ben Tate
News
In the wake of rusher Arian Foster signing a new deal, there's been some speculation that the Texans might consider dealing running back Ben Tate. According to ESPNCleveland.com, the Browns have inquired. Tate missed his rookie year with a broken ankle but played well in 2011 behind Foster, totaling 942 rush yards, 98 receiving yards and four rushing touchdowns on 175 carries (5.4 average).
Derrell Smith
News
The Bucs, along with most of the NFL, made their final cuts on Saturday before the deadline. Among the casualties were RB Armando Allen Jr., S Ahmad Black, QB Rudy Carpenter, QB Jonathan Crompton, WR Ed Gant, TE Daniel Hardy, S Dominique Harris, LB Brandon Heath, LB Simoni Lawrence, RB Mossis Madu, DE Alex Magee, TE Nathan Overbay, WR Maurice Price (Injury Settlement), TE Ryan Purvis, FB/LB Nick Reveiz, K Jacob Rogers, LB Derrell Smith and DT Al Woods.
Matt Schaub
News
Texans coach Gary Kubiak said that while quarterback Matt Schaub is improving on his rehab from a major foot injury, the team will not rush him back on the field. "If we're not paying attention, he'll do everything, but we're not going to let him do that," Kubiak said. "We're going to put the reins on him, so to speak. He will do drill work, could throw some 7-on-7, but he will not be put in a team environment where he might get tripped up or something like that happens. He's ready to go. It's us being cautious with him right now."
Injury
Foot - Probable for start of training camp
Dan Bazuin
News
The Chicago Bears cut a pair of first-day draft picks in the 2007 NFL Draft in DE Dan Bazuin and LB Michael Okwo on Saturday. Among the other cuts to get the roster down to 53 players were: DE Ervin Baldwin, CB Trey Brown, DE Joe Clermond, WR Mike Hass, LB Joey LaRocque, TE Fontel Mines, DE Nick Osborn, S Leonard Peters, RB P.J. Pope, WR Brandon Rideau and TE Marcus Stone.
D.J. Bryant
No Updates
Troy Nolan
News
Texans DB Danieal Manning had surgery Monday to fix his left fibula, which was injured in Week 7 against the Titans. He is out at least four weeks. "We think there’s an opportunity for him to come back this year. We'd love to get him back before this season’s over," coach Gary Kubiak said of Manning. Troy Nolan moves into the starting lineup at free safety with Manning sidelined.
Davin Meggett
No Updates
Mario Louis
No Updates
T.J. Yates
News
The Texans couldn't overcome three interceptions thrown by QB T.J. Yates in a 20-13 Divisional playoff loss to the Ravens on Sunday. The final interception proved to be the most costly as Yates was driving Houston for the game-tying score with 2 minutes left, but his deep pass intended for Andre Johnson was picked off by Ed Reed at Baltimore's 4-yard line. Yates completed 17 of 35 passes for 184 yards.
Connor Barwin
News
Texans DL Connor Barwin collected a sack in Week 15 against the Panthers, raising his season's total to 10.5. He also recorded three tackles in the game.
Gabe Long
News
The Houston Texans signed the following players to their practice squad on Sunday: LB Kevis Coley, WR Darnell Jenkins, DT Gabe Long, DE Jesse Nading, CB Derrick Roberson, WR Mark Simmons and RB Darius Walker. Also, the team signed DE Stanley McClover from the Carolina Panthers off waivers.
Danieal Manning
News
Texans DB Danieal Manning, who recently returned from a three-game absence for a broken fibula, was the team's leading tackler Week 14 at Cincinnati. He finished with 11 tackles, including eight solo.
Bradie James
News
The Texans and linebacker Bradie James have agreed to terms, according to the Houston Chronicle. James re-unites with defensive coordinator Wade Phillips; the two worked together in Dallas.
Darryl Sharpton
News
The Texans have traded linebacker DeMeco Ryans to the Eagles for a fourth-round draft choice in 2012, opening the door for third-year linebacker Darryl Sharpton to get the first crack at starting in his place. Sharpton and Ryans rotated based on down and distance last season, but Sharpton's season was cut in half when a torn quad sidelined him for the year. Sharpton has 46 total tackles and a sack in limited playing time over two seasons.
Injury
Quad - Probable for start of training camp
Shelley Smith
No Updates
Shayne Graham
News
The Texans have signed kicker Shayne Graham to compete with rookie Randy Bullock, coach Gary Kubiak confirmed. Graham has kicked for the Patriots (12 for 12), Giants (0 for 0), Ravens (2 for 2) and Dolphins (4 for 5) over the last two seasons. He last spent a full season with the same team in 2009 when he made 23 of 28 field goals for the Bengals. "He's had some success in this league, and I think the competition will be good for them," Kubiak said. "I want to see them compete because it should bring out the best in them."
Sherrick McManis
News
Texans DB Sherrick McManis recorded his first interception of the season in Week 5 against the Giants. McManis was also credited with a pass defended, but did not record a tackle in the 34-10 loss.
Jeff Maehl
News
The Texans signed WR Jeff Maehl from their practice squad to the active roster on Tuesday. Maehl is expected to help Houston's depleted receiving corps and assists on special teams.
Cody White
No Updates
Shawn Loiseau
No Updates
Brett Hartmann
No Updates
Tracy Robertson
No Updates
Johnathan Joseph
News
Texans DB Jonathan Joseph is a healthy inactive for Week 17's game against the Titans, according to multiple sources. Jason Allen will start in his place.
Keshawn Martin
News
The Texans took Michigan State receiver Keshawn Martin with a fourth-round pick in the NFL Draft. The 5-foot-11, 181-pound Martin was an honorable mention All-Big Ten selection after ranking second on the Spartans in receptions (66) and yards receiving (777) in 2011. He added 274 yards on punt returns and 30 yards on kick returns last year. "We like the way he plays," said Texans WR coach Larry Kirksey. "He's a dynamic player who we think can compete. He has RB skills like (Vikings WR) Percy Harvin."
Phillip Supernaw
No Updates
Antoine Caldwell
No Updates
Ra'Shon Harris
News
The Steelers announced Thursday they have signed seven free agents, including S Da’Mon Cromartie-Smith, who signed Wednesday. Also signed off the practice squad: WR Tyler Grisham, DE Sunny Harris, TE Eugene Bright, LB Chris Ellis and OT Kyle Jolly. Pittsburgh also added local product WR Wes Lyons, an undrafted free agent with the Jets last year.
Garrett Graham
News
The Texans have signed fourth-round pick Garrett Graham, a tight end out of Wisconsin. The 6-foot-3, 241-pound Graham was selected with the 118th overall pick. Graham's 16 touchdown receptions for the Badgers were a school record for a tight end. He finished his college career with 121 catches for 1,492 yards and was a first-team All-Big Ten selection as a junior and senior.
Andrew Gardner
No Updates
Jesse Nading
News
The Texans signed DL Jesse Nading to the active roster Wednesday.
Trindon Holliday
News
The Houston Texans cut WR Trindon Holliday on Tuesday and signed DB Quintin Demps to the active roster. Holliday was the team's sixth-round selection in the 2010 NFL Draft.
Arian Foster
News
Speaking at a press conference announcing his contract extension Tuesday, Texans running back Arian Foster promised that the guaranteed money he was going to get won't change how he prepares or how he plays. "I have a huge obligation to my teammates and coaches, the organization and the fans who have supported me," he said. "I'm excited and grateful, but it's not going to affect the way I approach the game. I go into every season feeling like I have something to prove. What happened last season doesn't matter, but I will admit this takes the pressure off."
Kareem Jackson
News
Texans DB Kareem Jackson recorded his first interception of the season Week 13 against the Falcons, picking off QB Matt Ryan in the first quarter. He also had three tackles, all solo.
Glover Quin
News
Texans DB Glover Quin (head) was not listed among the inactives for Sunday of Week 1 against the Colts. He practiced in full all week.
Bryan Braman
No Updates
Thomas Austin
No Updates
Eddie Pleasant
No Updates
Andre Johnson
News
Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson disclosed Monday that he had offseason arthroscopic knee surgery earlier this month after hyperextending his knee in a late November game at Jacksonville last season. Johnson claims he didn't have any pain following the injury. He plans to participate in full during training camp this summer. "Nothing to panic about," Johnson said. "I had it two weeks ago. It was from a play that happened in the game against Jacksonville (in November). I hyperextended my (left) knee. It (was swollen). Got the swelling to calm down. I came back during offseason workouts, it (became swollen) again. We felt like the best thing to do was get it scoped, get it fixed."
Injury
Knee - Probable for start of training camp
Brian Cushing
News
Houston LB Brian Cushing registered a team-high eight tackles, including one for a loss, during the Texans' 31-10 victory over Cincinnati in the AFC Wild Card round on Saturday. It was the sixth time this season Cushing has posted at least eight stops in a single game.
Mister Alexander
News
The Texans promoted LB Mister Alexander to the roster on Tuesday. He had been on the practice squad.
Kevin Walter
News
Houston WR Kevin Walter has been dealing with a quadriceps injury, but was able to lead his team in receiving yards versus Indianapolis in Week 16. Walter got the start in place of the injured Andre Johnson. Walter caught all three passes thrown his way for 47 yards. The Texans ended up losing the game, 19-16, however.
Cody Wallace
No Updates
Logan Brock
No Updates
Brooks Reed
News
Texans LB Brooks Reed totaled eight tackles (six solo) and 2 1/2 sacks during a 20-13 Divisional playoff loss to the Ravens on Sunday. He also had one forced fumble. Reed had 3 1/2 sacks in two playoff games.
Marcus Freeman
News
Buffalo released LB Alvin Bowen on Tuesday. They signed rookie LB Marcus Freeman, who was drafted in the 5th round by Chicago.
Tim Jamison
News
The Sports Xchange notes Texans defensive end Tim Jamison came off the bench against Baltimore in Week 7 and played inside. He registered his first two sacks of the season. One forced a fumble that he recovered to set up a touchdown. "It's a crying shame we didn't win because Timmy probably would've been our player of the game," coach Gary Kubiak said. "He had a chance for another sack and slipped. When I watch him, I see a young Antonio (Smith). He played the most he's played this season, and he played his best. We're going to see more of him."
Derek Newton
No Updates
Duane Brown
No Updates
Ben Jones
No Updates
Brandon Brooks
No Updates
James Casey
News
Texans head coach Gary Kubiak said the James Casey will primarily play fullback, but that he'll also see time at tight end in their two-TE sets. "He's going to play everywhere," Kubiak said. "He's our starting fullback today; he's our starting 'Tiger' today if we go to two (tight ends), so James is going to play all over the place. It's still about versatility with James, so that really hasn't changed."
Earl Mitchell
News
Texans rookie DL Earl Mitchell recorded the first sack of his career Week 15 at Tennessee. It was his only tackle.
Tim Dobbins
News
The Houston Texans have signed free agent linebacker Tim Dobbins. He was cut by the Dolphins on Monday.
Brice McCain
News
Houston DB Brice McCain picked off Tampa Bay QB Josh Freeman on Sunday of Week 10 in a win for the Texans. McCain finished the game with two tackles. The INT was the second of the season for McCain.
Jon Weeks
No Updates
Brandon Harris
News
The Texans spent all but two picks on the defensive side of the ball in April's draft, and they selected three players to help in their porous secondary. Miami CB Brandon Harris (Round 2), Virginia Tech CB Rashad Carmichael (Round 4) and Idaho SS Shiloh Keo (Round 5) were added to a rebuilding Texans defense. The 5-foot-9, 191-pound Harris started 32 games for Miami and intercepted four balls and broke up 28 passes in three seasons with the Hurricanes. Carmichael deflected 16 passes and intercepted nine in his college career. Keo intercepted 11 passes and made 358 tackles in 55 career games at Idaho. He also returned kicks in college, and set a school record with 585 punt-return yards.
Jason Davis
News
The Chicago Tribune reports that FB Jason Davis was signed off the Bears' practice squad by the Raiders on Monday, according to his agent.
Torri Williams
News
Shaun Cody
News
Texans DL Shaun Cody had his most productive game of the year in Week 6 against the Chiefs. He recorded five solo tackles and assisted on four more in the 35-31 win. Among his nine tackles was one for a loss.
Owen Daniels
News
Texans TE Owen Daniels managed two catches for 26 yards in a 20-13 Divisional playoff loss to the Ravens on Sunday. He was targeted three times.
Delano Johnson
No Updates
Chris Myers
No Updates
Jerrell Jackson
No Updates
Randy Bullock
News
The Texans have signed kicker Shayne Graham to compete with rookie Randy Bullock, coach Gary Kubiak confirmed. Graham has kicked for the Patriots (12 for 12), Giants (0 for 0), Ravens (2 for 2) and Dolphins (4 for 5) over the last two seasons. He last spent a full season with the same team in 2009 when he made 23 of 28 field goals for the Bengals. "He's had some success in this league, and I think the competition will be good for them," Kubiak said. "I want to see them compete because it should bring out the best in them."
Jared Crick
News
The Texans added another pass rusher in the fourth round, taking Nebraska defensive end Jared Crick. The 6-foot-6, 285-pound Crick made 22 tackles, including three for loss, in an injury-shortened 2011 season. He finished in Nebraska's top in career sacks (20), even after tearing a chest muscle in the sixth game of his final year.The injury dropped Crick, who began the season as a possible late first-round pick, down the boards.
Shiloh Keo
News
The Texans placed DB Dominique Barber (undisclosed) on injured reserve Wednesday and promoted DB Shiloh Keo to the active roster.
Nate Menkin
No Updates
Darius Morris
Injury
Case Keenum
News
The Texans signed undrafted rookie quarterback Case Keenum, and he might have a chance to make the final roster. Keenum set several NCAA, conference and school records and left the University of Houston as the all-time Football Bowl Subdivision leader in passing yards (19,217) and touchdown passes (155). He'll battle for the No. 3/emergency QB job in camp this summer. "I spent some time with him in Indianapolis (at the Scouting Combine), obviously, and then I watched him go from there to his workout," coach Gary Kubiak said. "And then when I spent time with him at our workout, I was just so impressed with how far he had come in a month. I know some guys that have coached him; I know Kliff (Kingsbury, former University of Houston offensive coordinator) very well, and I just think he fits what we do. He can move, he's smart. It's a good fresh start for him. I know he's disappointed not getting drafted, but it may work out well for him, so we're looking forward to it."
Brett Helms
No Updates
Antonio Smith
News
Texans DL Antonio Smith padded his sack total in the season's final week, as he recorded two sacks in a Week 17 loss to the Titans. He finished the regular season with 6.5 sacks. Smith also recorded two tackles in the game.
Donnie Jones
No Updates
Nick Mondek
No Updates
Jonathan Grimes
No Updates
Rennie Moore
No Updates
Quintin Demps
News
The Houston Texans have re-signed free agent safety Quintin Demps. The 5-foot-11, 206-pound Demps had a career year with Houston last season with 22 tackles, two interceptions and two passes defended in nine games. He also returned five kickoffs for 169 yards (33.8 average), including a 50-yarder against Carolina, the longest by a Texans player last season.
Greg Williams
No Updates
Rashad Butler
No Updates
DeVier Posey
News
Houston picked Ohio State receiver DeVier Poseywith a third-round pick in the 2012 NFL Draft. The 6-foot-3, 205-pound Posey caught only 12 passes for 162 yards and two touchdowns in three games last year, forced to serve two five-game suspensions for taking improper benefits (he totaled 60 catches for 828 yards and eight touchdowns as a sophomore). Texans offensive coordinator Rick Dennison says Houston felt confident about Posey's character after an extensive background check. "He made a mistake," Dennison said. "We all checked with whoever we could and we all felt pretty comfortable that it was a mistake he made, he worked hard and still went to practice the entire year, even though he only played a few games. He made a mistake and he learned from that."
Dwight Jones
No Updates
Hebron Fangupo
No Updates
Wade Smith
No Updates
Desmond Marrow
No Updates
Whitney Mercilus
News
Looking for another pass rusher and more linebacker depth, the Texans selected Illinois defensive end Whitney Mercilus with the 26th overall pick in the NFL draft Thursday night. The 6-foot-3, 261-pound Mercilus is an early-entry junior who only started for one season in college, but he led the nation in sacks (16) and forced fumbles (8). He earned All-Big Ten honors and won the 2011 Ted Hendricks award. "He's a smart player, he's athletic, he's tough," Texans defensive coordinator Wade Phillips said. "You want those high-motor guys, but you want them to have that kind of ability." Phillips said if Mercilus would've stayed in school, he would've been a Top-10 pick in next year's draft. Mercilus says he's ready to contribute immediately, despite his relatively light experience. "I answer that criticism as I just became more of a student of the game," Mercilus said. "Definitely, when I got my opportunity, I made the most of it. Instead of being behind a starter, who was ahead of me in my last years, 2009 and 2010, once I got my opportunity, I was able to make the most of it and just shine through."
John Beck
News
The Texans signed quarterback John Beck, the Houston Chronicle reported. Beck has started seven of the nine games he has played in during his five-year career with the Dolphins and Redskins, yet is winless as a starter. Beck provides a veteran buffer behind Matt Schaub and T.J. Yates and will likely compete with rookie free agent Case Keenum for the third spot.
Roc Carmichael
News
Texans rookie CB Roc Carmichael will be sidelined for about a week with a sprained shoulder sustained on Sunday. "He should be back ready to compete in camp," said coach Gary Kubiak of the rookie fifth-rounder from Virginia Tech.
J.J. Watt
News
Texans DL J.J. Watt totaled 12 tackles (nine solo) and 2 1/2 sacks during a 20-13 Divisional playoff loss to the Ravens on Sunday. He had 3 1/2 sacks, one interception and one touchdown in two playoff games.
Jason Ford
No Updates
Lestar Jean
News
The Texans opened their OTAs with second-year receiver Lestar Jean working with the first-team offense. Jean did not play in 2011 after suffering a shoulder injury late August.
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