Toro Bravo
Rookie
I would like to see a younger QB as the third option on the PS. IMO, Bailey Zappe (from Victoria, TX) would be a great addition but I'm sure he won't be on the market very long.
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Being put on IR allows his to get his 10th year in for retirement benefits purposes. Mentioned elsewhere on this forum
edit: actually that's not true... this is his 12th year per HT.com
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CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
With as much problems that his recurrent plantar fasciitis has created, I don't know that they would feel comfortable that this will not go on to be a chronic ongoing issue.................making Heck a player that cannot be counted on.
It is not unusual for treatment/rehab of an episode of plantar fasciitis to require months. As an OT, Heck will not be able to avoid stress on the plantar fascia which will occur every time he pushes off.............and especially against resistance................something that will certainly encourage re-injury.
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
Even a seasoned vet QB can benefit by the extra eyes/perspective of another experienced QB.
NitroGSXR
Super Sic #58
i think that it’s possible that Jerrod Johnson is a CJ induced requirement for the Texans to hire. -Keenum- is who the Texans want in his ear and this is their way of doing that.
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
If coaching is in his future, it will be at UofH.
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
He's supposedly just gotten over a calf tear, not so promising for the 2024 season, especially since he been a walking soft tissue injury...........................although he hasn't missed many games, he has been limited since 2021 with hamstring, groin and calf injuries.
TheRealJoker V2
Veteran
Matt Schaub added years to his career in this role.
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
Offensive lineman Cam Erving, a former first-round draft pick, has been signed to their practice squad
practice squad so far
Texans
- FB Troy Hairston
- WR Johnny Johnson III
- OT David Sharpe
- LB Max Tooley
- LB Zeke Turner
- DE Solomon Byrd
- RB J.J. Taylor
- OL Kilian Zierer
- OL Cam Erving
sprtsfanatic
Veteran
think we could do without Hairston. Glad we got Tooley, Erving, Taylor, Byrd, and Johnson III
Marcus Harris signed also from what I can tell
sprtsfanatic
Veteran
so just watched "highlights" of xavier johnson (the new addition from ohio)...wouldnt call them hightlights...seems to be an ok returner..has sure hands but not blazing speed..hard runner. Used as Rb at times...has good vision and runs hard but again not speedy and nothing really special there either...wonder what they brought him in for?
Dejaview
Wahoo Sabi
I haven’t seen any of our cuts showing up on other teams other than Mike Ford to the Browns
Errant Hothy
Hypermediocrity
Noah Brown just signed with the Commanders
Sweech
Onside Kick Specialist
Ali Gaye got claimed by the tians
McTelvin Agim went back to the Colts' practice squad
Dejaview
Wahoo Sabi
I wasn’t familiar with ZekeTurner. It appears he is a S, not a LB.
DanielTx
Chosen one
think hes cj college teammate who introduced him to church. Probably a practice squad player
Elaborate if you don’t mind. When did you learn it was torn, and why would it not be a season ender?
Special teams player mostly...plays on defense next to never
Sweech
Onside Kick Specialist
Lonnie Johnson has been signed to the Panthers practice squad and is expected to be elevated and playing week 1
Sweech
Onside Kick Specialist
Considering Tim Settle's calf issue and unless we bring in another DT I would not be surprised to see us elevate Marcus Harris to play week 1
Also: Byron Murphy was just cut by the Raiders (no not the Rams one) who might be someone we look at. Played beside Will Anderson a lot at Bama. Siaki Ika is still out there after being cut by Cleveland as well. So there's some options out there if we like them.
Also: Byron Murphy was just cut by the Raiders (no not the Rams one) who might be someone we look at. Played beside Will Anderson a lot at Bama. Siaki Ika is still out there after being cut by Cleveland as well. So there's some options out there if we like them.
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TheRealJoker V2
Veteran
I’d say a big reason they only have 8 DL on the active roster was the likelihood they thought they could get their young DL on PS for this purpose. Got Byrd, Fisher and Harris to play with for 3 game day elevations if needed.
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
He's been dealing with this injury since 7/18 ................already ~6 weeks. They never felt that he would be missing the season opener. They are now "hoping" that he can return by week 5 of the regular season., and stay on the field. As I've posted previously, if and when he returns, he will be a significant risk for to re-injure or suffer a compensatory injury. Calf tears can be even more onerous than hamstring tears.
On Jul 20, 2024, Aaron Wilson wrote — Harris is currently not practicing as he recovers from a soft-tissue leg injury that isn't regarded as long-term.
sandman
Brexit Advisor
I mean we got an RB/K. This fits in that Bill O'Brien versatility thing...
Just for a point of reference, how many weeks did Juice Scruggs miss last year past the 4 week IR?
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
I'm not sure that there is a true reference...............they were 2 different injuries. Scruggs went down with a hamstring injury during the Texans' preseason finale against the New Orleans Saints on Aug. 27. He returned Nov. 26 (~3 months).
TheRealJoker V2
Veteran
LZ’s draft profile on Xavier Johnson:
It sounds like Frank Ross is having a lot of say on PS signings. Zeke Turner is a ST ace that has stuck around in the league so far in that role, D’angelo Ross gunner who played 72% of his snaps on ST for Texans last season, and Xavier Johnson also profiles as a core ST player.
After the emergence of British Brooks I don’t care about college production as much for these UDFA fliers. If the scouts see something that projects to help the team, then get them over here and see what happens. The risk/reward is just too good!
It sounds like Frank Ross is having a lot of say on PS signings. Zeke Turner is a ST ace that has stuck around in the league so far in that role, D’angelo Ross gunner who played 72% of his snaps on ST for Texans last season, and Xavier Johnson also profiles as a core ST player.
After the emergence of British Brooks I don’t care about college production as much for these UDFA fliers. If the scouts see something that projects to help the team, then get them over here and see what happens. The risk/reward is just too good!
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
Settle has returned to practice.
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
Many here do not understand why Noah Brown was released.
The main reason Brown was released by the Texans was significant ongoing issues with his surgically repaired shoulder. Brown had offseason labrum surgery to repair a torn labrum and then missed time in TC with another shoulder injury.
The main reason Brown was released by the Texans was significant ongoing issues with his surgically repaired shoulder. Brown had offseason labrum surgery to repair a torn labrum and then missed time in TC with another shoulder injury.
sprtsfanatic
Veteran
oooffff...man he was good when healthy, but damn that guy cant seem to stay healthy
Toro Bravo
Rookie
I was hoping we keep Mike Ford. I thought he made a lot of plays.
Noah Brown went to the Commanders.
You know you've probably got a good roster when you're cutting very good players.
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CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
Funny how the NF/Goodell manipulates their policies to fit their "wants."
There is absolutely nothing in their policy to place a player on the Commissioner Exempt list that limits its application to only a domestic violence case.
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NFL: Rashee Rice will not be placed on paid leave barring “a material change in the case”
By Mike Florio
Published August 29, 2024 12:21 PM
In seven days, the Chiefs host the Ravens to start the 2024 regular season. Kansas City receiver Rashee Rice most likely will be playing.
Rice faces eight felony charges arising from a March street-racing incident in Dallas.
On a media conference call to preview the upcoming season, the NFL reiterated it is monitoring Rice’s case. “Following the conclusion of the legal process, the NFL will review the matter under the Personal Conduct Policy,” the league told PFT via email on August 13.
The league had not yet commented directly on whether Rice will be placed on paid leave. For felony cases, it’s an available option. However, the league typically only uses it in cases involving domestic violence.
In response to the specific question of whether Rice will be placed on paid leave between now and Week 1, the NFL initially did not provide a clear answer. Later, the league said it does not anticipate placing Rice on the Commissioner Exempt list, “unless there’s a material change in the case.”
Given that very little seems to be happening in the case, a material change is unlikely within the next week. Which means that Rice will be available to play week after week, unless and until a material change happens — or until the case is resolved and the league conducts a review under the Personal Conduct Policy.
There is absolutely nothing in their policy to place a player on the Commissioner Exempt list that limits its application to only a domestic violence case.
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NFL: Rashee Rice will not be placed on paid leave barring “a material change in the case”
By Mike Florio
Published August 29, 2024 12:21 PM
In seven days, the Chiefs host the Ravens to start the 2024 regular season. Kansas City receiver Rashee Rice most likely will be playing.
Rice faces eight felony charges arising from a March street-racing incident in Dallas.
On a media conference call to preview the upcoming season, the NFL reiterated it is monitoring Rice’s case. “Following the conclusion of the legal process, the NFL will review the matter under the Personal Conduct Policy,” the league told PFT via email on August 13.
The league had not yet commented directly on whether Rice will be placed on paid leave. For felony cases, it’s an available option. However, the league typically only uses it in cases involving domestic violence.
In response to the specific question of whether Rice will be placed on paid leave between now and Week 1, the NFL initially did not provide a clear answer. Later, the league said it does not anticipate placing Rice on the Commissioner Exempt list, “unless there’s a material change in the case.”
Given that very little seems to be happening in the case, a material change is unlikely within the next week. Which means that Rice will be available to play week after week, unless and until a material change happens — or until the case is resolved and the league conducts a review under the Personal Conduct Policy.
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
sprtsfanatic
Veteran
they gotta do all they can to help out the chefs and their new golden goose mahomes and their swifty following...
Sweech
Onside Kick Specialist
Braedon Daniels and Mark Perry are intriguing adds.
Daniels is a fairly athletic o-line prospect who was taken in the 4th round by the Commanders last season. Developmental type prospect not sure if they like him as a T or G but they listed him at T on the website.
Mark Perry was a UDFA safety who signed with the Dolphins this offseason and got a lot of looks in preseason games at S and on special teams. We allegedly fought off several teams (Steelers, Jaguars, Patriots, and Jets) to add him to our practice squad. Fun fact is he played high school football with CJ Stroud at Rancho Cucamonga High School,
Steelers Targeted Former Dolphins DB
PITTSBURGH -- Looking to round out their practice squad following roster cuts, the Pittsburgh Steelers couldn't come to terms with an undrafted rookie safety wh
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TheRealJoker V2
Veteran
The Texans did a lot of work on him in the predraft process. Multiple meetings per the prospect tracker in the college football forum. He must have been a high value UDFA target during the draft.Braedon Daniels and Mark Perry are intriguing adds.
Daniels is a fairly athletic o-line prospect who was taken in the 4th round by the Commanders last season. Developmental type prospect not sure if they like him as a T or G but they listed him at T on the website.
Mark Perry was a UDFA safety who signed with the Dolphins this offseason and got a lot of looks in preseason games at S and on special teams. We allegedly fought off several teams (Steelers, Jaguars, Patriots, and Jets) to add him to our practice squad. Fun fact is he played high school football with CJ Stroud at Rancho Cucamonga High School,
Steelers Targeted Former Dolphins DB
PITTSBURGH -- Looking to round out their practice squad following roster cuts, the Pittsburgh Steelers couldn't come to terms with an undrafted rookie safety wh
Porky
Hall of Fame
Braedon Daniels and Mark Perry are intriguing adds.
Daniels is a fairly athletic o-line prospect who was taken in the 4th round by the Commanders last season. Developmental type prospect not sure if they like him as a T or G but they listed him at T on the website.
Mark Perry was a UDFA safety who signed with the Dolphins this offseason and got a lot of looks in preseason games at S and on special teams. We allegedly fought off several teams (Steelers, Jaguars, Patriots, and Jets) to add him to our practice squad. Fun fact is he played high school football with CJ Stroud at Rancho Cucamonga High School,
Steelers Targeted Former Dolphins DB
PITTSBURGH -- Looking to round out their practice squad following roster cuts, the Pittsburgh Steelers couldn't come to terms with an undrafted rookie safety wh
I had us taking Mark Perry in the 6th/7th round in several of my mock drafts. I liked him as a depth safety and core ST player. I'd bet dollars to doughnuts that he came here because of CJ and his growing up in RC with him. I think he has a shot - given patience by the staff. Assuming no major long-term injuries (knock on wood), he's probably a next year guy as opposed to this year. Let him get some reps on scout team and improve his game, but he's got a shot to stick as that final safety in 25.
Texansphan
Football connoisseur
The addition of Slovis is sensible and answers some questions.
Sweech
Onside Kick Specialist
It is interesting that he chose to go to Miami first and has now decided to come to us.
Could have been a $ thing though as I believe Miami gave him a solid chunk of change to go there.
I was thinking something a little more west coast... SF to be specific.
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
Some reports have called his arm a "canon." He has been terrible in deep passes and threading the needle of shorter passes.
He has had significant shoulder and elbow problems in his past 2 college seasons. I'm not impressed with pick, even for the PS.
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
You might want to throw in the he was also used at CB!
Texansphan
Football connoisseur
Ex Colt Slovis' stats:-
Actually not terrible.
Hopefully we don't need him or Mills this season.
| Stats |
|---|
| Preseason |
| CMP | ATT | CMP% | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | LNG | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 22 | 72.7 | 149 | 6.8 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 90.9 |
Hopefully we don't need him or Mills this season.
Toro Bravo
Rookie
I really like having a young QB on the practice squad for development and the emergency QB. However, Slovis has a lot to prove. I'm more concerned about his mental make-up than I am his physical abilities.
Not what I'm looking for.You might want to throw in the he was also used at CB!