The Texans signed Cashman (knee) to a one-year contract extension Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
Cashman will now be tied to Houston through the 2023 season after being traded to the team from the Jets this offseason. The 26-year-old linebacker has been a consistent contributor on special teams while playing a limited defensive role over 10 games this season, recording 13 tackles, one sack and one pass defended. Cashman popped up as a non-participant with a knee injury on Wednesday's injury report, so he could be in jeopardy of missing just his second game of the season Sunday versus the Browns.
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Texans' Blake Cashman: Won't play Sunday
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Cashman (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Jaguars.
Cashman was diagnosed with a concussion during the team's Week 4 loss to the Chargers and didn't practice at all ahead of Week 5. The 2019 fifth-round pick had played only 37 defensive snaps over the past three weeks, so his absence shouldn't have a major impact on Houston's defense, though Garret Wallow may see a few extra snaps after playing a season-high 20 defensive plays against the Chargers.
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Texans' Blake Cashman: Doesn't participate in walkthrough
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Cashman (concussion) was listed as a non-participant during Wednesday's walkthrough, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Cashman was ruled out for the remainder of the team's Week 4 loss to the Chargers after suffering a concussion and remained sidelined for the team's first practice ahead of Week 5. If he's unable to clear concussion protocols before Sunday, Neville Hewitt would be a likely candidate to step into an expanded role against Jacksonville.
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Texans' Blake Cashman: Being evaluated
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Cashman has exited Sunday's game against the Chargers to be evaluated for a concussion.
Cashman is considered questionable to return. However, if he did suffer a concussion he'll certainly be out for the remainder of the game. He had recorded one tackle in Sunday's contest before suffering the injury.
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Jets' Blake Cashman: Tests positive for COVID-19
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Cashman's (groin) placement on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday was a result of a positive test for the virus, Doug Kyed of Pro Football Focus reports.
Before landing on the list, Cashman had been residing on injured reserve with the groin injury he sustained Week 7 in New England. Since the Jets had yet to designate the reserve linebacker for return from IR prior to him landing on the list, Cashman likely won't be cleared to resume practicing this week even if he's vaccinated and clears all COVID-19-related protocols in short order. With that in mind, Cashman is safe to rule out for Sunday's game against the Saints, though he could have a chance to return at some point during the final four contests of the Jets' season.
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Jets' Blake Cashman: Placed on COVID-19 list
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Cashman (undisclosed) was placed on the COVID-19/reserve list Monday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
The linebacker is now the third Jets player to currently wind up on the COVID-19 list. Cashman will also remain on New York's injured reserve as he continues to deal with a groin injury suffered in Week 7.
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Jets' Blake Cashman: Activated from IR
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Cashman (hamstring) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
The linebacker was designated to return from the IR on Wednesday, allowing the team to activate him at any point within 21 days. Cashman last played Week 1 against the Panthers. He'll make his return to the field Week 5 versus the Falcons.
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Jets' Blake Cashman: Shifts to IR
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The Jets placed Cashman (hamstring) on injured reserve Thursday, Ethan Greenberg of the team's official site reports.
This will be Cashman's second stint on IR this season with the hamstring issue, so his season will come to an end. The Minnesota product significantly underwhelmed after a strong rookie campaign in 2019, as he supplied just six tackles (four solo) across four games this year. Cashman will now focus on getting healthy ahead of the 2021 season.
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Jets' Blake Cashman: Still working through hammy issues
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Cashman (hamstring) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Chargers.
Cashman injured both hamstrings back in a Week 7 loss to the Bills, and he's still unable to practice. He's slated to miss a third straight game, so the second-year linebacker out of Minnesota will set his focus on returning next week against the Dolphins.
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Jets' Blake Cashman: Can't practice Wednesday
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Cashman (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, Ethan B. Greenberg of the Jets' official site reports.
Cashman's hamstring injury has caused him to miss back-to-back games, and despite now coming off a bye, it looks like he could be forced to miss another contest. In that case, Harvey Langi would be in line to see an uptick in snaps during Sunday's game against the Chargers.
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Jets' Blake Cashman: Out again Week 9
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Cashman (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Patriots, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Cashman will be sidelined for the second straight contest due to the hamstring injury, but he'll have the bye in Week 10 to aid in his recovery before missing additional time. Harvey Langi should have an increased role Sunday, especially with starter Avery Williamson traded earlier in the week.
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Jets' Blake Cashman: Done for the season
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Cashman suffered a season-ending torn labrum and a fracture in his shoulder during Wednesday's practice, Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News reports.
Cashman's medical results delivered unfortunate news Thursday. The rookie fifth-round pick flashed in limited action this season, and he appeared to be growing into a starting role in New York's linebacker corps. The Minnesota product will now turn his attention toward recovery in preparation for the 2020 season. Expect Cashman to be placed on injured reserve in the near future.
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Jets' Blake Cashman: Drawing start versus Jaguars
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Cashman is expected to start at inside linebacker versus the Jaguars on Sunday, Connor Hughes of The Athletic reports.
Cashman will slot into the starting lineup alongside James Burgess with C.J. Mosley (groin) and Neville Hewitt (neck) both inactive. The rookie fifth-round pick has flashed in limited action this season and will look to make the most of his opportunity versus Jacksonville.
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Jets' Blake Cashman: No injury designation
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Cashman (leg) wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report.
After Avery Williamson suffered a torn ACL in preseason, Cashman had a chance to secure a starting job but he also got injured soon after. Nevertheless, Cashman is healthy now and could record a respectable snap count Sunday against the Bills by rotating with Neville Hewitt at inside linebacker.
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Jets' Blake Cashman: Held out of practice Sunday
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Cashman didn't practice Sunday and was spotted wearing a sleeve on his right leg, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.
The specifics of Cashman's injury are unknown at this time, so he'll be considered day-to-day moving forward. He'll aim to return to the field in the near future, as missing time could hurt his case for starting snaps.
