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| HT/WT: 6-3, 280 lbs |
| Birthplace: Gautier, MS |
| Age: 32 |
| School: Florida State |
| Experience: 11 |
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2026 Defensive
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| Regular Season | 6 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Top Mario Edwards News
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Texans' Mario Edwards: Placed on injured reserve
The Texans placed Edwards on injured reserve Wednesday.
Edwards suffered a torn ACL in Sunday's 19-17 loss to the Colts and will miss the rest of the 2026 season. The defensive tackle has been moved to injured reserve and will no longer take up a spot on the Texans' 53-man roster.
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Texans' Mario Edwards: Done for season with torn ACL
Edwards (knee) has been diagnosed with a torn ACL and will miss the remainder of the 2026 season, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Edwards was injured in Sunday's game against the Colts, and the 32-year-old will soon be headed to injured reserve. In three games this season, Edwards recorded six tackles (one solo), including 1.0 sacks, as a rotational defensive lineman for Houston.
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Texans' Mario Edwards: Questionable to return versus Colts
Edwards (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Colts.
Edwards couldn't put any weight on his leg and needed assistance off the field, and with the game nearing its end, his day is likely over. If that's indeed the case, Tommy Togiai and Jaden Crumedy are candidates to see more snaps the rest of the way.
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Texans' Mario Edwards: Returns to Houston
The Texans re-signed Edwards on Sunday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Edwards is officially set to return to Houston despite having been released by the team in March. The 32-year-old has spent the past two seasons with the Texans and should serve as a depth defensive tackle once again during the upcoming campaign.
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Mario Edwards: Visits with Texans
Edwards (pectoral) visited with Houston on Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Edwards has recovered from the torn pectoral that landed him on the Texans' injured reserve last December. The 32-year-old was was released by the team with a failed physical designation in March but will look to return to Houston or elsewhere now that he's healthy.
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Mario Edwards: Released by Houston
The Texans released Edwards (pectoral) on Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Edwards was released with a failed physical designation after he sustained a torn pectoral Week 15 against Arizona. Prior to his injury, he totaled 13 tackles (six solo), including 1.5 sacks, as a rotational defensive lineman. The move saves the Texans $4.4 million against the salary cap.
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Texans' Mario Edwards: Officially placed on IR
The Texans placed Edwards (pectoral) on injured reserve Monday.
Edwards suffered a season-ending torn pectoral muscle during Houston's 40-20 win over the Cardinals in Week 15, so his placement on IR is nothing short of expected. With the veteran defensive tackle now sidelined, expect Naquan Jones to operate as the Texans' top rotational option at defensive tackle behind starters Sheldon Rankins and Tommy Togiai.
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Texans' Mario Edwards: Out for the year
Edwards sustained a torn pec in Sunday's 40-20 win over the Cardinals and will miss the remainder of the season, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
The 31-year-old has appeared in all 14 of the Texans' games this season, recording 13 total tackles, including 1.5 sacks, across 279 defensive snaps. With Edwards set to miss the rest of the year, expect Sheldon Rankins and Tommy Togiai to operate as Houston's top interior defensive linemen.
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Texans' Mario Edwards: Returning to Houston
Edwards is slated to re-sign with the Texans on a two-year, $9.5 million contract, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Edwards, who is now preparing for his age-31 season, is coming off a resurgent 2024 campaign in which he tallied 31 tackles (21 solo), the highest mark he's logged since his rookie year back in 2015. His 2024 tackle total also included 3.0 sacks, and Edwards added two pass breakups and two fumble recoveries across 13 regular-season games.
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Texans' Mario Edwards: Resurgent 2024 campaign
Edwards finished the 2024 regular season with 31 total tackles (12 solo), including 3.0 sacks, while also adding two passes defensed and two fumble recoveries across 13 games.
Edwards was able to record his highest tackle total since his rookie season in 2015 with the Raiders. The defensive lineman was also able to secure his first two career fumble recoveries in 2024. Edwards will enter the offseason as an unrestricted free agent ahead of the 2025 campaign.
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