Chris Jones, a Texans free agent, signs a massive extension with the Chiefs – NFL Tracker
MARCH 9 JONES SIGNS: With more than $60 million in salary space available, the Houston Texans are preparing for what might be a significant free agency season in the near future.
They planned to try to add some skill in a few areas, one of which being the defensive line.
However, Chris Jones of the Kansas City Chiefs has signed a large five-year $95 million deal to stay with the Super Bowl champions, taking one of their biggest prospective targets off the market.
As per the report by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the NFL defensive tackle will receive the highest average annual compensation ever as a result of this pact.
FEB 14 OMENIHU SPEAKS Wednesday afternoon, during the Chiefs Super Bowl parade in Kansas City, there was a tragic incident when gunmen allegedly opened fire.
Three people are in critical condition and one person has been confirmed killed as a result of the incident.
With an estimated 10 to 15 injuries overall from the incident, five more patients are in critical condition.Two individuals have been apprehended and placed under arrest.
Charles Omeninhu, a defensive end for the Chiefs and a former Houston Texan, expressed his condolences and thoughts for the victims after the massacre and discussed the country’s gun regulations.
Omenihu said on X, “Prayers for those affected at today’s parade.” “A time of celebration ends in tragedy. When are we going to fix these gun laws? How many more people have to die to say enough is enough? It’s too easy for the wrong people to obtain guns in America and that’s a FACT.”
Before being moved to the 49ers in the 2021 season, Omenihu was a player with the Texans from 2019 to 2021.
Omenihu inked a two-year contract with the Chiefs in March of 2023.
FEB 11 CHIEFS CHAMPS: Patrick Mahomes, the franchise quarterback, had a major role in the Kansas City Chiefs’ victory in Super Bowl LVIII.
The greatest game of the year was decided in overtime after four quarters of play proved insufficient. Mahomes led a game-winning drive that culminated in a touchdown pass to Mecole Hardman, which sealed the victory.
Mahomes completed 34 of 46 throws for 333 yards and two touchdowns, including the game-winning one, at the end of the game.
The victory now gives Mahomes his third career ring and the Chiefs back-to-back Super Bowl victories.
JAN 20 PERRYMAN INJURED The Houston Texans may have lost another important member on their defense against the Baltimore Ravens, just after the loss of Steven Nelson, who is presently undergoing evaluation for a concussion.
Linebacker Denzel Perryman went down hurting early in the fourth quarter while trying to tackle Lamar Jackson.
Perryman lay down for a little while before the team’s medical personnel brought him to the sidelines for treatment.
With 76 tackles going into the playoffs, Perryman ranked fourth on the squad.
As further details become available, we will provide an update on Perryman’s condition.
JAN 15 TEXANS UNDERDOGS: The Houston Texans have confirmed their Saturday afternoon NFL Playoffs AFC Divisional round matchup with the Baltimore Ravens.
The first betting odds for the game have also been made public, with the Texans as 9.5-point underdogs against the host Ravens. This confirms the matchup.
The Texans will go to Baltimore for the second time to face Lamar Jackson and company; they lost their first meeting, which took place in Week 1 of the regular season, 25-9.
But the Texans, who are among the hottest teams in the NFL, are a far different squad than they were in September.
JAN 13 TEXANS IN CONTROL The Houston Texans, playing the Cleveland Browns on Saturday at NRG Stadium in the Wild Card game, are firmly in control.
The Texans had a late two-score lead in the first half of play, but they pulled off a stunning third-quarter comeback when cornerback Steven Nelson picked off a ball from Joe Flacco and returned it 82 yards for a touchdown.
With 6:05 remaining in the third quarter, the Texans led by three points.Nelson’s interception was his 14th of his nine-year career and his fifth of the current campaign.
Still, the Texans defense wasn’t finished yet.
Christian Harris had his chance to enter the end zone on the very next play, intercepting Flacco and returning it for a score of his own.
In Harris’ two-year career, it was his second interception and his first defensive touchdown.
JAN 11 GREENARD RETURNS Defensive end Jonathan Greenard was back in the Houston Methodist Training Center on Thursday morning for practice. Greenard missed the last two regular season games due to a Grade 1 ankle strain. He was hurt when the Texans lost to the Cleveland Browns in Week 16. Greenard led the club in sacks over the course of 15 games, tallying a career-high 12.5.
JAN 9 VRABEL FIRED After a disappointing season, another NFL head coach was let go, this time within the Texans’ own division.
Following a 6-11 record and four losses in his previous six games in charge, head coach Mike Vrabel was let go by the Tennessee Titans on Tuesday. Vrabell coached the Titans for six years.
Vrabel has a 54-45 record while in Tennessee. He won the division title in 2020 and 2021 with corresponding records of 11-5 and 12-5. In three consecutive seasons, he led the Titans to the postseason as well.
Nevertheless, the Texans suffered a severe setback in 2022 and 2023, finishing 7-10 and 6-11 respectively, and missing the postseason in both years.
The Titans will probably look into and maybe ask for an interview with Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik—one of the most attractive young coaching prospects in the NFL—as a result of Vrabel’s firing.
Several teams, notably the Commanders and Panthers, have already asked to speak with Slowik.
JAN 6 HUGHES TO TENT Jerry Hughes, a defensive end for the Houston Texans, left the game against the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday afternoon with what seemed to be a lower-body injury midway through the third quarter.
In Week 18, Hughes was filling in for the previously injured Jonathan Greenard when he was hurt during a 14–14 draw in Houston’s win-or-go-home game.
DEC 31 LEVIS INJURED Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis has been sidelined by batting injuries since his previous game against the Houston Texans. This time, the injury occurred at NRG Stadium.
With what appears to be a foot injury, Levis was carried to the locker room and is not expected back. Due to an ankle injury, Levis was unable to play in the Seattle Seahawks game last week.
The injury happened during Jerry Hughes’ strip-sack of Levis, which resulted in a touchdown pass to Sheldon Rankins.
The youngster has been replaced in the starting lineup by Ryan Tannehill, who started last week against the Seahawks in Levis’ place.
Tannehill had two carries for 37 yards and completed just 18 of 26 passes for 152 yards last week against Seattle.
DEC 27 WARD TO IR The Houston Texans have suffered a serious blow to their secondary just before the end of the regular season is approaching.
The team announced that veteran safety Jimmie Ward has been placed on injured reserve, which creates a significant gap in the defense of the passes.
Prior to this action on Wednesday, the Texans claimed Denver Broncos former first-round pick Kareem Jackson off of waivers. However, Jackson might not be able to cover for Ward on the field at 35 years old.
Throughout the second half of the season, Ward battled ailments; he would conclude his rookie year in Houston with 50 tackles and one interception.
DEC 14 THOMAS TO IR The Houston Texans have suffered a long-term injury to yet another important defensive back.
This time, it’s Tavierre Thomas, the cornerback, who suffered a hamstring injury on Sunday morning and was placed on injured reserve.
Thomas was initially predicted to miss one to two weeks following the injury, which he sustained during the team’s 30–6 loss to the New York Jets last Thursday. But the ailment turned out to be more problematic than anticipated, which is why it was placed on IR.
The Texans, who were already shorthanded on Sunday, could have a significant hole in their secondary going forward if they want to make a run at the playoffs. This is due to the loss of Thomas.
With 30 tackles and two forced fumbles this season, Thomas has been an integral member of the Texans’ new defense.
DEC 13 LEVIS LIMITED After sustaining a concussion against the Jets in Week 14, Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud is doubtful to play on Sunday against the Titans.
Furthermore, it now seems like rookie quarterback Will Levis of the Titans won’t be at full strength when Houston plays Nashville.
Levis was categorized as a “limited” participant in practice due to an ankle issue, per the Titans’ Wednesday injury report.
Having said that, I also had the same title last Wednesday before continuing to participate fully the rest of the week.
Levis continued to have a spectacular game on Sunday against the Dolphins, guiding the Titans to an incredible comeback from a two-score deficit to defeat Miami 28-27.
CHICAGO TEXANS QB C.J. Sharp suffered a severe injury on December 10. After taking a big hit and having his head hit the turf in New Jersey in the fourth quarter of the game against the New York Jets, Stroud had to leave the game due to an injury.
Additionally, coach DeMeco Ryans declared that Stroud will join the concussion protocol and spend the week in evaluation following the game, which ended in a depressing 30-6 loss for the playoff-hopeful Texans.
Stroud eventually managed to sit up and leave the field by himself, making his way to the sideline injury tent. … everyone following his frightening head hit.
Stroud left the field and headed to the locker room after receiving evaluation in the injury tent.
Stroud is a strong candidate for the Offensive Rookie of the Year Award after his stellar play with the Texans in 2023. His health is a major concern for the Texans as they fall to 7-6 and their hopes of making the playoffs.
DEC 10 COLLINS, CASHMAN RULED OUT Following their Sunday injuries against the New York Jets, linebacker Blake Cashman (hamstring) and wide receiver Nico Collins (calf) of the Houston Texans will miss the rest of the game.
COLLINS OUT DEC 10?It’s possible that the Houston Texans have lost yet another important offensive playmaker.
Wide receiver Nico Collins was forced to leave the game in the first half of their Sunday game against the New York Jets due to what looked to be a lower-body injury.
After making his way to the medical tent, Collins was examined further, and it was discovered that he had suffered a calf injury.
As of right moment, his return has been deemed uncertain.
BRUISED AND BATTERED DEC 7?The Houston Texans defeated the Denver Broncos on Sunday after a fierce battle.
That victory has also taken a physical toll on the players, as evidenced by the Wednesday injury report, which left several important players out of the day’s practice.
George Fant, Neville Hewitt, Laremy Tunsil, Jimmie Ward, and Robert Woods were listed as DNPs for the Texans.
Still, a number of Texans, including Dalton Schultz, Sheldon Rankins, Noah Broan, and Will Anderson Jr., were categorized as “limited.”
Having said that, if last week’s action is any guide, Wednesday appears to be a lighter day for certain veterans. Tunsil, Ward, and Fant are just a few of the players that held limited or DNP designations the prior week before being full participants the following day.
DEC 4 DELL DONE Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans claimed that Houston rookie sensation wide receiver Tank Dell underwent ankle surgery on Monday, which would terminate his season.
Dell suffered a fibula fracture in the first quarter of the Texans’ close victory over the Denver Broncos on Sunday while trying to block in a goal-line situation.
Dell, who is arguably the best rookie wide receiver in the NFL, has caught 47 passes for 709 yards and seven touchdowns so far this year.
In 2023, Dell’s receiving yards as a rookie were second only to Rams star Puka Nacua, averaging 64.5 yards per game as a C.J. Stroud’s preferred objective.
DEC 3 DELL HURT Tank Dell, the rookie standout wide receiver for the Houston Texans, was taken to the locker room on Sunday afternoon following what seemed to be a lower-body injury. This might have been a catastrophic loss for the team.
When Dell got hurt, he was trying to block Dameon Pierce for a touchdown run.
With 709 yards and seven touchdowns on 47 receptions this season, Dell has been an outstanding player for the Texans.
Tank Dell, a rookie wide receiver, is questionable for Sunday’s Week 13 game against the Denver Broncos, the Texans said on Friday afternoon. Due to a calf ailment, Dell was limited on Thursday and Friday but missed practice on Wednesday. Dell has caught 47 catches for 709 yards and seven touchdowns in ten games.
The Texans have also ruled out tight end Dalton Schultz because of a hamstring ailment in addition to Dell.
Nov. 27 AMMENDOLA WAIVED On Monday, the Houston Texans claimed veteran pass rusher Derek Barnett off of waivers, bolstering their defensive line with a potentially important addition.
But first, the Texans needed to clear room on their roster for that move. The kicker Matt Ammendola has reportedly been released by the Texans as a result.
Ammendola let a possibly game-winning field goal against the Jaguars slip away on Sunday, which resulted in a disheartening defeat for the Texans.
The Texans do not, as of as now, have a kicker for their Sunday game against the Denver Broncos since Ammendola is not on the roster.
Additionally, the Texans will probably re-sign Ammendola to the practice squad and merely raise him before Sunday because Kai’mi Fairbairn is expected to be on injured reserve for at least another two weeks.
NOV. 26 HOWARD DOWN It looks like the offensive line may have suffered yet another major setback for the Houston Texans.
This time, the loss comes in the shape of Tytus Howard, the left guard, who was injured in the first quarter and appeared to be suffering from a left knee injury.
Even while Howard could go off the field on his own, he had a noticeable limp.
The medical professionals then wheeled Howard into the Texans locker room for additional assessment.
After being placed on injured reserve because of a broken hand he sustained during training camp, Howard missed the start of the season.
Nov. 22 HORTON STEPS AWAY: Dylan Horton, a rookie wide receiver with the Texans, revealed on social media that he will be leaving the team because of a personal health issue. He was among a number of people who did not show up for practice on Wednesday morning at the Houston Methodist Training Center.
Horton, who was selected by the Texans in the fourth round of the 2023 draft (at pick No. 109 overall), has played in 10 games and has 13 tackles along with two quarterback hits.
Nov. 19 TANK DELL, OH MY: With just a minute remaining in the first half of the Houston Texans vs. Arizona Cardinals game on Sunday, rookie quarterback C.J. Pressure from the other defense was evident to Stroud.
His reply? Tank Dell is somewhere downfield, so let’s try to get it up to him. Dell took full most of the chance, pulling in an incredible reception to increase Houston’s lead to 21-10.
Below is a video of the play.
In addition to his interception, Stroud’s touchdown pass is his second of the day. Here, you can keep up with real-time game changes.
NOV 15 WATSON OUT Deshaun Watson, the quarterback for the Cleveland Browns and a former Houston Texan, will miss the rest of the season due to an injury, the team said on Wednesday.
On Monday, Watson had an MRI, which identified two distinct injuries, including a throwing shoulder fracture.
The Browns released a statement on Monday stating that Deshaun Watson had magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) on Monday for two injuries he sustained on separate plays in the first half of Sunday’s 33-31 victory over the Baltimore Ravens. An image of his left ankle showed a sprain of the upper ankle. Deshaun also informed our medical team of a fresh pain in his right shoulder following a hit in the first half after the game.
His right shoulder’s MRI showed a displaced glenoid fracture. Despite playing well and finishing the game, it has been decided that this injury will need immediate surgical correction to prevent future structural damage, according to Browns Head Physician James Voos, MD, and leading shoulder specialist Neal ElAttrache, MD. Deshaun will go on injured reserve at the conclusion of the current campaign, and he should be fully recovered by the beginning of the 2024 campaign.
Next up for the former Texan is P.J. Walker, who this season has already started three games in Watson’s place.
Nov. 12: AMMENDOLA COMES THROUGH: Late in the week, Ka’imi Fairbairn was placed on injured reserve, and the Houston Texans signed kicker Matt Ammendola to take his position.
And that move paid off big time on Sunday, as Ammedola made the game-winning field goal with seconds remaining to put Houston above.500 for the first time since 2019.
Ammendola made all three of his extra points in the victory and finished the day 3-for-3 on field goals.
November 8 CJ TOP 10: CJ Stroud, a rookie quarterback for the Houston Texans, is having an incredible rookie season. His performance in the Week 9 victory over Tampa Bay, in which he threw for 470 yards and five touchdowns, has so far capped off his incredible start.
Thus… Does this place him in the “top 10 quarterbacks in the NFL” category?
Our pals at Clutchpoints have made that claim, and while it’s an intriguing one, we wonder whether we need apply a little more pressure.
Oh, and we’ll address Yahoo Sports’ claim that Stroud is “in the conversation” for NFL MVP in the same way.
Stroud has completed 62 percent of his throws for 2,270 yards, 14 touchdowns, and one interception during the first nine weeks of the season. He has also gained 78 yards and a touchdown through rushes. His squad is now 4-4. very different from the forecasts that Houston would once more be in the NFL bottom.
However, the “top 10” lists are so arbitrary, changeable, and subjective that we don’t even bother with them.
And “vice president”? That is not for novices. Not to the standout players on non-playoff clubs, either.
That first fact is unchangeable for Stroud. And if the Texans advance to the postseason? With regard to that second fact, perhaps he will receive at least a modicum of well-earned attention.
For the time being? Should I say “landslide winner of Rookie of the Year” instead?
AUGUST 29 According to KPRC’s Aaron Wilson, the Houston Texans made additional cuts ahead of their deadline of Tuesday at 3 p.m. CT, with defensive end Chase Winovich leading the way.
Wilson also reports that the Texans released defensive end Ali Gaye and rookie wide receiver Jared Wayne, hoping to bring both players to the practice squad should they clear waivers.
Along with running back Larry Rountree III, cornerback D’Angelo Ross, tight end Eric Tomlinson, defensive tackles Thomas Booker, Byron Cowart, and Khalil Davis, and wide receivers Steven Sims Jr. and Jalen Camp have also been dismissed by Houston.
AUGUST 29: On the day of the deadline, the first of several cutbacks was made.
According to KPRC’s Aaron Wilson, the Houston Texans have released cornerback Jacobi Francis, who joined the team as an undrafted free agent in 2022. Last season, Francis was rotated three times between the active and practice squad rosters before playing all four games for the team.
Francis only saw the field in five of the seven games he was on the active roster, recording one tackle.
Desmond King II, a cornerback for the 2018 First Team All-Pro, was released by the Texans on Monday. This action follows his release.
AUGUST 28—The Texans made another unexpected cut to their final roster on Monday, dismissing former First-Team All-Pro corner Desmond King, not long after parting ways with former captain Christian Kirksey.
King spent three years with the Los Angeles Chargers, where he enjoyed his most productive stretch of his professional career, before joining the Texans in 2021. King had previously played for the Titans.
King participated in 33 games, starting 25, throughout his two seasons with the Texans. He finished with 182 tackles, 14 passes defended, and five interceptions.
AUGUST 28: In advance of Tuesday’s final 53-man cutdown deadline at 3 p.m. CT, the Houston Texans waived five players.
The first of the three, linebacker Christian Kirksey, was waived on Monday, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. Kirksey, a captain for the Texans the previous season, finished third in Houston’s defense with 124 tackles, seven tackles for loss, and seven quarterback hits with three sacks and two interceptions while starting all 17 games.
In 2022, Kirksey received the Walter Payton Man of the Year award.
According to Aaron Wilson of KPRC, offensive lineman Tyler Beach and offensive tackle Rashaad Coward were both released on Monday.
After playing five seasons, three with the Chicago Bears and one each with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Arizona Cardinals, Coward was signed by the Texans on August 8.
Beach, a Wisconsin native, signed as an undrafted free agent.
According to Wilson, Houston also waived tight end Mason Schreck and defensive back Darius Joiner.
In the Texans’ preseason opener versus the New England Patriots, Schreck caught two passes for 17 yards. In his three games with Houston in 2022, he started one and caught two passes for six yards.
Joiner, who signed on Wednesday, played in Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints for the Duke Blue Devils and recorded one tackle.
