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7/30/2006

Dexter McCleon, hou

The Texans signed former Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Dexter McCleon on Sunday, adding depth to a secondary depleted by an injury a day earlier to Demarcus Faggins. McCleon was cut by the Chiefs in March along with teammate Eric Warfield when it appeared that the team would be several million dollars over the salary cap.

7/8/2006

DeMeco Ryans, hou

Ryans and the Texans agreed to a contract on Friday. The linebacker was the first pick of the second round and led Alabama with 76 tackles last season. Ryans was selected as the SEC defensive player of the year and also won the Lott Award as the nationa's top defensive player.

6/1/2006

Jerome Mathis, hou

Mathis will have surgery on Friday to repair a broken bone in his left foot, meaning the Texans Pro Bowl returner will be out for at least three months. Mathis ranked second in the league in kickoff returns with a 28.6 yard average and returned two kickoffs for touchdowns.

5/8/2006

Zach Wiegert, hou

Wiegert re-signed with the Texans on Monday. The offensive lineman started five games at right guard and seven at right tackle in 2005. He also missed four games with an ankle injury. Wiegert has been with Houston since 2003 and has started 128 games in 11 NFL seasons.

Antowain Smith, hou

Smith signed with Houston on Monday, giving the Texans a backup running back for starter Domanick Davis. Smith played for New Orleans last season, rushing for 659 yards and three touchdowns while filling in for Deuce McAllister, who suffered a season-ending knee injury. The 34-year-old Smith has 6,881 yards and 54 touchdowns in his career during stints with New England, Tennessee, Buffalo and New Orleans.

4/30/2006

Mario Williams, hou

Williams signed a six-year, $54 million contract with Houston after he was chosen as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2006 draft. The defensive end, who left North Carolina State a year early to enter the draft, is guaranteed $26.5 million.

4/28/2006

Kevin Curtis, hou

Curtis agreed to a one-year contract with the Rams on Friday.

4/5/2006

Eric Moulds, hou

Moulds agreed to a contract with Houston on Tuesday night, with the Texans acquiring him from Buffalo for a fifth-round draft pick. Moulds signed a $14 million, four-year deal with the Texans that includes a $5 million signing bonus. The deal will save Buffalo about $5.5 million in salary cap space.

3/28/2006

N.D. Kalu, hou

Kalu signed with the Texans on Monday. Terms were not immediately released.

3/21/2006

Eric Moulds, hou

Moulds received Buffalo's permission to seek a trade, meaning the veteran wide receiver has played his last down for the team he spent the first 10 seasons of his career with. Moulds repeatedly rejected Buffalo's demands to take a pay cut and the Bills finally consented to trading him.

Jeb Putzier, hou

Putzier signed a contract with Houston on Tuesday, following coach Gary Kubiak from Denver. The tight end had 37 catches for 481 yards last season. Putzier had 77 receptions for 1,087 yards and two touchdowns in four seasons with the Broncos.

3/19/2006

Kevin Walter, hou

The Cincinnati Bengals announced late Saturday that they wouldn't match the offer sheet for Walter, reportedly meaning the wide receiver will play with the Houston Texans next season.

3/12/2006

Sage Rosenfels, hou

Sage Rosenfels has agreed to a four-year deal worth $7 million, including a $2 million signing bonus, with the Houston Texans. This pretty much eliminates any chance Houston will draft a quarterback, considering all the money they have invested in David Carr and Rosenfels.

3/2/2006

Dexter McCleon, hou

McCleon was released by the Chiefs in an effort for the team to get under the salary cap for the upcoming season. He was joined by corner back Eric Warfield and linebackers Shawn Barber and Gary Stills as the four players released by the Chiefs.

Jeb Putzier, hou

Putzier was released by the Broncos in an effort for the team to get under the salary cap for the upcoming season. He was joined by running back Mike Anderson and Trevor Pryce as the three players released by the Broncos.

2/28/2006

Tony Banks, hou

Banks was released by Houston on Tuesday after appearing in just three games as David Carr's backup last season.

2/27/2006

Eric Moulds, hou

Moulds rejected the Bills' offer on Monday to restructure his contract, which may lead Buffalo to release the star wide receiver as early as this week. Moulds, who was suspended for one game this season for conduct detrimental to the team, is owed $10.85 million next season and his release could save the team about $5.5 million.

2/26/2006

Barrett Green, hou

After just two seasons, the New York Giants released Green on Saturday. The linebacker spent most of his time with the team on injured reserve, playing in a total of 11 games with just one appearance last season.

2/17/2006

Fred Weary, hou

The Houston Texans will keep Weary for at least another year, re-signing the offensive lineman to a contract on Thursday. The terms of the agreement were not immediately disclosed.

2/10/2006

David Carr, hou

The Houston Texans extended Carr's contract for three seasons Friday. The Texans initially had the option of extending their quarterback and former No. 1 NFL draft pick's contract for two seasons. "David Carr is the person who can take us to the Super Bowl," Texans owner Bob McNair said.

1/13/2006

Jeb Putzier, hou

Officially listed as probable on the Broncos' injury report, Putzier is expected to be in the lineup for this weekend's playoff battle with the New England Patriots. The tight end, who has been battling a shoulder problem, practiced with the team on Thursday without incident.

1/2/2006

David Carr, hou

Carr left with a right elbow injury suffered during the Texans' 20-17 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. The 26-year-old quarterback completed 4 of 11 passes for just 23 yards to finish the season with 2,488 yards, 14 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. His quarterback rating of 77.2 was the second highest of his four-year career. He posted an 83.5 rating a year ago.

Andre Johnson, hou

Johnson hurt his left ankle in the Texans' 20-17 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. The third-year wide receiver caught just one pass for three yards to finish an injury-plagued 2005 with 63 receptions for 688 yards and two touchdowns. He made the Pro Bowl last season when he caught 79 balls for 1,142 yards and six scores.

12/28/2005

Jonathan Wells, hou

Wells will handle the bulk of the rushing load for the Houston Texans in Sunday's season finale against the San Francisco 49ers, filling in for regular starter Domanick Davis, who has decided to undergo arthoscopic surgery on his troublesome knee. In 15 games this season, Wells has rushed for 325 yards and four touchdowns on 90 carries, while also hauling in 22 passes for 179 yards.

Domanick Davis, hou

Davis has decided to undergo arthroscopic surgery on his troublesome knee, ending his 2005 campaign. The Texans' running back, who has been battling inflammation and soreness in the joint nearly all season, has missed four games overall with the injury, including the last two. He finishes the year with 976 yards and two touchdowns on 230 carries, as well as 39 receptions for 337 yards and four scores in 11 games.

12/24/2005

Gary Walker, hou

Walker was injured on Jacksonville's first play from scrimmage in Saturday's game, leaving the contest with a right triceps injury. Texans officials said the defensive end would not return to the game. He was replaced by Jerry DeLoach.

Domanick Davis, hou

Davis will be inactive for the Texans' game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday because of inflammation in his knee. This is the fourth game this season that the running back has missed because of this problem.

Travis Johnson, hou

Johnson was active for Saturday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars because of tightness in his back.

12/21/2005

Domanick Davis, hou

Reportedly, Davis won't see much, if any, practice time with the Houston Texans this week. The running back, who has missed three games this season -- including last weekend's win over the Arizona Cardinals -- due to continued soreness and swelling in his troublesome knee, is expected to be a game-time decision for Saturday's tussle with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

12/18/2005

Eric Moulds, hou

Returning from a one-game suspension for conduct detrimental to the team, Moulds caught nine passes for 110 yards in Saturday's loss to Denver. The Bills' veteran receiver accounted for more than one-third of the team's 272 yards in total offense.

Andre Johnson, hou

Johnson practiced Friday and is expected to start in Sunday's game against Arizona. The Texans' receiver had been limited in Thursday's practice due to discomfort in his calf muscle, and was listed as probable on the injury report.

Domanick Davis, hou

Davis will not play in Sunday's game against Arizona due to continued soreness and swelling in his knee. The Texans' running back had been listed as questionable on this weeks' injury report.

12/16/2005

Andre Johnson, hou

After experiencing some discomfort in his calf muscle, Johnson was limited during the Texans' practice on Thursday, primarily as a precautionary measure. The receiver, who was not listed on the team's initial injury report this week, plans to be in the starting lineup come Sunday. In 10 games this season, he has 48 catches for 515 yards and one touchdown.

Domanick Davis, hou

Earlier in the week, it appeared Davis definitely would be ready for Sunday's matchup with the Arizona Cardinals, but he's been unable to practice with the team the past couple of days, due to continued soreness and swelling in his troublesome knee. Officially, the running back has been listed as questionable on the Texans' injury report, and he's expected to be a game-time decision, according to head coach Dom Capers.

12/15/2005

Domanick Davis, hou

Nursing the sore knee that has bothered him all season, Davis was held out of practice on Wednesday as a precautionary measure. The Texans might choose to limit the running back over the next couple of days as well, but he's expected to be in the lineup when the team takes the field against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. He has been listed as questionable on the injury report.

12/14/2005

Eric Moulds, hou

Moulds returned to practice with the Buffalo Bills on Tuesday, and he is expected to be available for Saturday's matchup with the Denver Broncos. The veteran receiver missed last week's loss to the New England Patriots after being suspended for one game for conduct detrimental to the team.

12/12/2005

Domanick Davis, hou

Davis was limited in practice all last week by his troublesome knee, but the ailment did not appear to hamper him in Sunday's loss to the Tennessee Titans. The running back, who's been battling inflammation and soreness in the knee all season, finished the contest with 139 yards on 22 carries, along with seven catches for 50 yards and a touchdown.

12/9/2005

Domanick Davis, hou

Davis has been limited to individual work this week, allowing him to rest his troublesome knee. The Texans' running back, who has battled inflammation and soreness in the joint all season, currently is listed as probable for Sunday's meeting with the Tennessee Titans, and he plans to be in the starting lineup, barring any last-minute setbacks.

12/8/2005

Eric Moulds, hou

After being excused from practice by Bills head coach Mike Mularkey the past two days, Moulds now has been suspended for one game without pay, according to team owner Ralph Wilson. The veteran receiver expressed his frustration after he was targeted just twice in last weekend's loss to the Miami Dolphins, spending much of the game on the bench. He also questioned some of the Bills' play calls, especially passing the ball with the game seemingly well in hand.

Victor Riley, hou

Riley has been released by the Houston Texans. The veteran offensive lineman, who was the 27th overall pick in the 1998 NFL Draft (Chiefs), will be replaced in the starting lineup by Fred Weary.

12/7/2005

Eric Moulds, hou

Reportedly, Moulds could face a suspension from Bills head coach Mike Mularkey, evidently due to his comments following Sunday's loss to the Miami Dolphins. The veteran receiver expressed his frustration after he was targeted just twice in the contest, spending much of the game on the bench, as the Bills looked to get younger players more time in the offense.

12/5/2005

Eric Moulds, hou

For the first time in eight years, Moulds failed to haul in a pass, finishing Sunday's loss to the Miami Dolphins with no receptions. Looking to get younger players more time in the offensive attack, the Bills targeted the veteran receiver just twice in the contest. In 12 games this season, Moulds has 54 catches for 511 yards and three touchdowns.

Sage Rosenfels, hou

Despite his impressive performance leading the Dolphins to a comeback victory over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Rosenfels will return to his backup role next weekend, according to Dolphins head coach Nick Saban. The quarterback took over after starter Gus Frerotte left with a mild concussion, and went 22 of 37 for 272 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. Frerotte reported feeling fine on Monday and will remain atop the depth chart.

Domanick Davis, hou

Davis rushed for a season-high 155 yards on 29 carries in Sunday's loss to the Baltimore Ravens, despite being limited in practice by his sore knee earlier in the week. The Texans' running back also hauled in three passes for 16 yards.

12/4/2005

Sage Rosenfels, hou

Rosenfels engineered fourth quarter touchdown drives of 70, 49 and 73 yards in the Dolphins' win over the Bills on Sunday. Gus Frerotte started the game at quarterback, but suffered a concussion in the third quarter, forcing him to the bench. Rosenfels then came on to fill the void under center and finished 22 of 37 for 272 yards and two touchdowns.

Domanick Davis, hou

Even though he was limited by his troublesome knee in practice this week, Davis will be in the Texans' starting lineup for Sunday's battle with the Baltimore Ravens. The running back has battled inflammation in the knee all season, and recently admitted it won't be back to 100 percent the rest of the campaign.

12/1/2005

Domanick Davis, hou

On Wednesday, Davis admitted that his knee is not 100 percent, but he plans to play through the pain, if at all possible. The running back was limited during the Texans' practice as a precautionary measure, but should return to full speed on Thursday and be ready for Sunday's tussle with the Baltimore Ravens. Officially, he has been listed as probable.

11/28/2005

David Carr, hou

Carr turned in a season-high 116.4 passer rating in Sunday's meeting with the St. Louis Rams, but his performance wasn't enough, as the Texans squandered their lead and eventually lost in overtime, 33-27. The quarterback finished the contest 25 of 34 for 293 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. He had failed to throw for more than one TD in any of his previous 10 games this season.

Andre Johnson, hou

Playing in his fourth game since missing more than a month with a calf injury, Johnson looked to be back to full strength in Sunday's overtime loss to the St. Louis Rams. The Texans' receiver hauled in 12 passes for a season-high 159 yards and scored his first touchdown of the 2005 campaign.

11/21/2005

Sage Rosenfels, hou

Rosenfels got the starting nod for the Miami Dolphins in Sunday's matchup with the Cleveland Browns, filling in for Gus Frerotte, who was nursing a sore and swollen right index finger. The quarterback went 5 of 10 for just 14 yards, two interceptions and no touchdowns before head coach Nick Saban decided to replace him with the injured Frerotte late in the third quarter.

Domanick Davis, hou

As anticipated, Davis returned to the Texans' lineup for Sunday's meeting with the Kansas City Chiefs after missing the team's previous two games with inflammation and soreness in his knee. The running back led the club in both rushing and receiving, finishing the contest with 57 yards and a touchdown on 13 carries, along with three catches for 53 yards.

11/20/2005

Sage Rosenfels, hou

Rosenfels will start at quarterback for the Dolphins when they visit the Cleveland Browns today.

11/18/2005

Domanick Davis, hou

Davis was able to do more on Thursday than the previous day, and according to head coach Dom Capers, the Texans are planning on having the running back in the lineup for Sunday's meeting with the Kansas City Chiefs, barring any last-minute setbacks. Due to inflammation and soreness in his knee, Davis has missed the team's last two games. He remains listed as questionable on this week's injury report.

11/17/2005

Domanick Davis, hou

Davis returned to practice with the Houston Texans on Wednesday, albeit on a limited basis. The running back, who has missed the team's last two games with soreness and swelling in his knee, will try to expand his workouts over the next couple of days to determine if he will be ready for Sunday's battle with the Kansas City Chiefs. At this point, he is considered questionable.

11/16/2005

Sage Rosenfels, hou

With regular starter Gus Frerotte nursing a swollen right index finger and listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Cleveland Browns, Rosenfels took the majority of the snaps with the Dolphins' first-team offense at practice on Wednesday. According to head coach Nick Saban, a decision on a starter for the weekend will be made once the team sees how Frerotte's finger responds to treatment.

Cody Pickett, hou

Pickett will drop from the starting lineup to third on the depth chart, as the San Francisco 49ers have decided to make yet another change at quarterback. Ken Dorsey will get the nod in Sunday's meeting with the Seattle Seahawks after recovering from a sprained ankle that limited him for the last couple of weeks. Regular starter Alex Smith (knee) should be healthy enough to serve as Dorsey's backup, and he could be back under center as early as next week.

11/14/2005

Domanick Davis, hou

Davis was able to make it through a couple of the Texans' workouts last week, but due to continued swelling and soreness in his knee, he was inactive for Sunday's meeting with the Indianapolis Colts. The running back, who has missed the team's last two games, was replaced in the starting lineup by Jonathan Wells.

11/13/2005

Jonathan Wells, hou

With Domanick Davis out, Wells will start again at running back for the Texans when they take on the Indianapolis Colts today.

Domanick Davis, hou

Davis will not suit up for the Texans when they face the Indianapolis Colts today.

11/12/2005

Domanick Davis, hou

Although Davis was held out of Friday's practice because of puffiness in his knee, the running back is expected to be ready to go when the Texans face the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.

11/11/2005

Domanick Davis, hou

After being limited on Wednesday, Davis made it through a full practice on Thursday, and he is expected to be in the starting lineup when the Texans take the field against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. The running back was unable to play in last weekend's loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, due to soreness and inflammation in his knee. Officially, he has been listed as questionable.

11/10/2005

Domanick Davis, hou

Davis was able to get in some limited work at the Texans' practice on Wednesday, and he hopes to expand his involvement in the coming days. The running back, who missed last weekend's loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, continues to battle soreness and inflammation in his knee and currently is listed as questionable for Sunday's battle with the Indianapolis Colts. He could be a game-time decision. Jonathan Wells will start if Davis can't go.

Cody Pickett, hou

According to 49ers head coach Mike Nolan, Pickett will get the nod against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, making his second consecutive start. The quarterback is filling in for Alex Smith, who will miss his third straight game with a strained knee. Regular No. 2 Ken Dorsey is still a bit hobbled by a sprained ankle, but should be available for backup duty this weekend, if needed.

11/7/2005

Antowain Smith, hou

For the third time in the last four games, Smith was in the starting backfield for the New Orleans Saints in Sunday's matchup with the Chicago Bears. Splitting touches with Aaron Stecker, the veteran running back rushed for 110 yards on 17 carries, topping the century mark for the first time since 2003. Smith is averaging 5.9 yards per carry over his last four games.

Andre Johnson, hou

After missing the Texans' previous four games with a nagging calf injury, Johnson was back in the starting lineup for Sunday's meeting with the Jacksonville Jaguars. The receiver didn't waste any time making his presence felt, turning in his best performance of the 2005 campaign. He finished with nine catches for 91 yards.

11/6/2005

Jonathan Wells, hou

Wells will get the starting nod for the Texans in Sunday's meeting with the Jacksonville Jaguars, filling in for Domanick Davis, who will be inactive because of a sore and swollen knee. Wells should see the majority of the touches out of the backfield, with Vernand Morency getting some work as well.

Andre Johnson, hou

Johnson has been cleared to return to action and will be in the Texans' starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The receiver has been sidelined since Week 4 with a strained calf muscle.

Domanick Davis, hou

The inflammation and soreness in Davis' knee will prevent the running back from playing in Sunday's matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars. In his absence, Jonathan Wells will get the starting nod for the Texans, with Vernand Morency likely to see some time as the third-down/change of pace back.

Jerome Mathis, hou

Mathis has been ruled out of Sunday's matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars, due to a strained hamstring. The rookie receiver has seen the majority of his playing time on special teams, serving as the Texans' kick returner.

11/5/2005

Andre Johnson, hou

Johnson, who has been sidelined for several weeks with a calf injury, was held out of Houston's practice Friday because of tightness in the calf muscle. Coach Dom Capers is calling Johnson's availability for Sunday's game against Jacksonville a game-time decision.

Domanick Davis, hou

Davis, who has inflammation in his knee, will be a game-time decision for the Texans' contest against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

11/4/2005

Andre Johnson, hou

After getting in more work than he did the previous day, following Thursday's practice, Johnson said he should be available for Sunday's matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars, barring any last-minute setbacks. The Texans' receiver, who has been sidelined since Week 4 with a strained calf muscle, continues to be listed as day-to-day.

Domanick Davis, hou

Davis missed practice on Wednesday and was limited to individual work on Thursday, prompting the Texans to downgrade him from probable to questionable on this week's injury report. The running back, who has been nursing some minor soreness and swelling in his knee recently, will be re-evaluated on Friday and Saturday to determine his status and availability for the weekend.

11/3/2005

Andre Johnson, hou

Johnson took part in about half of the team drills during the Texans' practice on Wednesday, and if no problems are reported Thursday morning, he will expand his involvement over the next couple of days. The receiver, who has been sidelined since Week 4 with a strained calf muscle, currently is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars. It's likely that he will be a game-time decision.

Domanick Davis, hou

Davis was held out of practice by the Houston Texans on Wednesday, purely has a precautionary measure. The running back has been nursing some minor soreness and swelling in his knee recently, and the team just wanted to give him a chance to rest and recover. He plans to get in his normal work over the next couple of days and be in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

11/2/2005

Cody Pickett, hou

Pickett officially has been named as the 49ers' starter for Sunday's matchup with the New York Giants, as Alex Smith still can't bend his sprained knee and Ken Dorsey is sporting a protective boot on his sprained and swollen ankle. Jesse Palmer, who signed with the team earlier this week, will handle the primary backup duties.

11/1/2005

Andre Johnson, hou

Johnson was able to work out on a limited basis last week, but due to continued discomfort in his strained calf muscle, there is no guarantee that the receiver will be cleared to practice at full speed with the Texans in the coming days. At this point, it appears he is highly questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Cody Pickett, hou

Alex Smith still can't bend his sprained knee and Ken Dorsey is sporting a protective boot on his sprained and swollen ankle, so the 49ers are expected to give Pickett the starting nod in Sunday's meeting with the New York Giants. The third-string quarterback saw his first action under center last weekend when Dorsey went down, completing his only pass attempt for 10 yards and picking up 12 yards on two rushes.

10/31/2005

Eric Moulds, hou

Moulds definitely has benefited from having quarterback Kelly Holcomb under center. The Bills' veteran receiver, who had just 10 receptions for 80 yards and no scores in four games with J.P. Losman at the helm, caught nine passes for 125 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's loss to the New England Patriots. It was his first 100-yard game in over a year.

10/30/2005

Andre Johnson, hou

Johnson has been limited in practice all week, and now the Texans are reporting that he will be inactive for today's game against Cleveland. The wide receiver is battling a sore calf muscle that he injured a few weeks ago.

10/28/2005

Andre Johnson, hou

Even though he's resumed light running on his own, Johnson has yet to take part in a full practice with the Houston Texans, and it is unlikely that he will play in this weekend's tussle with the Cleveland Browns. The receiver, who has been sidelined since straining his calf muscle early in the team's Week 5 loss to the Tennessee Titans, officially is listed as questionable on the injury report.

10/26/2005

Barrett Green, hou

Continued to be bothered by discomfort in his surgically repaired right ankle, Green has been placed on injured reserve by the New York Giants, officially putting an end to his 2005 campaign. The linebacker will be replaced on the roster by Alonzo Jackson.

10/25/2005

Andre Johnson, hou

The Houston Texans expect Johnson to return to practice on Wednesday, but his workouts will be limited as a precautionary measure. The receiver has been sidelined since straining his calf muscle early in the team's Week 5 loss to the Tennessee Titans, forcing him to miss the majority of the last three games. He continues to be day-to-day.

Domanick Davis, hou

Davis injured his wrist in Sunday's loss to the Indianapolis Colts, and as a precautionary measure, the Houston Texans plan to limit his involvement at practice over the next couple of days. However, the injury is not considered serious enough to keep the running back out of game action, so he is expected to be in the starting lineup for this weekend's matchup with the Cleveland Browns.

10/21/2005

Dexter McCleon, hou

The Kansas City Chiefs have ruled McCleon out of Friday night's meeting with the Miami Dolphins, due to the groin injury he suffered last weekend. With the starting cornerback sidelined, the team will look to Dewayne Washington and Eric Warfield to fill the void in the lineup.

Andre Johnson, hou

Johnson was held out of practice again Friday, and it appears all but certain that he will sit out Sunday's game against the Colts.

10/20/2005

Saleem Rasheed, hou

Tests have revealed that Rasheed has damage to the meniscus in his knee, and he was forced to undergo surgery earlier this week. The 49ers' linebacker, who suffered the injury at practice on Monday, is expected to be sidelined for the next 3-5 weeks, according to head coach Mike Nolan. Rasheed has eight tackles in five games this season.

Andre Johnson, hou

According to Texans head coach Dom Capers, Johnson has been slow to recover from his strained right calf muscle, and at this point, it is likely that he will be unavailable for Sunday's meeting with the Indianapolis Colts. The receiver did not work out with the team on Wednesday, and he's officially listed as questionable on this week's injury report.

10/18/2005

Kailee Wong, hou

Tests have revealed that Wong has a torn patella tendon in his right knee, an injury suffered in Sunday's loss to the Seattle Seahawks. The Houston Texans plan to place the linebacker on injured reserve, officially ending his 2005 campaign. He finishes the season with 33 tackles and one sack in five games.

Saleem Rasheed, hou

Rasheed was scheduled to undergo an MRI after injuring his knee during the 49ers' practice on Monday. At this point, the team is optimistic that the linebacker will not miss any time, but they will wait until the test results are known before making a decision on his availability. If cleared to play, Rasheed is slated to get the starting nod this weekend, filling in for the injured Jeff Ulbrich.

10/17/2005

Antowain Smith, hou

Despite losing a fumble, Smith had a productive day overall in Sunday's loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Filling in for Deuce McAllister, who is out for the season with a knee injury, the 33-year-old running back rushed for 88 yards and two touchdowns on 12 carries.

Andre Johnson, hou

As anticipated, Johnson was held out of the Texans' lineup for Sunday night's matchup with the Seattle Seahawks, due to the right calf muscle he strained during last weekend's action. With Johnson sidelined, Houston looked to Corey Bradford and Jabar Gaffney to fill the receiver spots in the starting lineup, while rookie Jerome Mathis moved up on the depth chart as well, serving as the No. 3 wideout.

10/14/2005

Andre Johnson, hou

It appears highly unlikely that Johnson will be able to play in Sunday night's meeting with the Seattle Seahawks. The receiver, who suffered a strained right calf muscle early in last weekend's loss to the Tennessee Titans, has yet to resume practicing with the Texans, and the team does not have a definitive timetable for his return.

10/11/2005

Zeke Moreno, hou

After being released by the Houston Texans late in training camp, Moreno has signed a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles. The linebacker spent his first four NFL seasons with the San Diego Chargers after being selected in the fifth round of the 2001 Draft. He recorded 12 tackles in nine games in 2004, but was forced to undergo shoulder surgery and missed the rest of the campaign.

Andre Johnson, hou

Johnson will miss at least Wednesday's practice with a strained right calf muscle, and the Texans currently don't have a specific timetable for his return. The receiver, who suffered the injury early in Sunday's loss to the Tennessee Titans, will be re-evaluated later this week to determine his status and availability. As is the case with the Texans as a whole, Johnson has been a disappointment this season, notching just 10 receptions for 76 yards and no touchdowns.

10/10/2005

Eric Moulds, hou

With Kelly Holcomb running the Bills' offense in Sunday's meeting with the Miami Dolphins, Moulds finished with seven catches for 59 yards and a touchdown, nearly matching his production over his first four games of the 2005 campaign combined. Going into the contest, the veteran receiver had just 10 receptions for 80 yards and no scores -- the inexperienced J.P. Losman was at the helm for those games.

Antowain Smith, hou

Smith will take over as the New Orleans Saints' starting tailback going forward, as an MRI on Deuce McAllister's injured right knee has revealed a torn anterior cruciate ligament, ending his 2005 campaign. The 33-year-old running back has appeared in all five of the Saints' games this season, picking up 73 yards on 26 carries.

Domanick Davis, hou

Davis turned in his best performance of the 2005 campaign in Sunday's meeting with the Tennessee Titans, but it went to waste, as the Texans lost the game, 34-20. The third-year running back rushed for 130 yards on 19 carries and hauled in a season-high eight passes for 43 yards. For the third time in four contests this season, he failed to score a touchdown.

10/9/2005

Andre Johnson, hou

Johnson was unable to return to the Texans' lineup after straining his right calf muscle in the first quarter of Sunday's loss to the Tennessee Titans. The receiver failed to haul in a pass prior to his departure, marking the first game in his three-year NFL career to go without a catch. He was replaced by Corey Bradford.

10/5/2005

Ben Steele, hou

For the second time this season, Steele has been waived by the Green Bay Packers, reportedly to open a spot on the roster for either an offensive lineman or receiver. The reserve tight end, who had four receptions for 42 yards in 15 games last season, does not have a catch in 2005.

10/3/2005

Eric Moulds, hou

Moulds, who has topped 750 yards receiving each of his last seven seasons, has had a difficult time getting involved in the Bills' passing attack in 2005. Through four games, the veteran wideout has hauled in just 10 balls for 80 yards and he has yet to find the end zone.

Anthony Weaver, hou

Weaver is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Monday after dislocating his right big toe in the second half of Sunday's win over the New York Jets. The Ravens' defensive end, who has 13 tackles in three games this season, has been listed as day-to-day for the time being.

9/29/2005

Travis Johnson, hou

With Gary Walker sidelined with a sprained shoulder, Johnson is slated to make the first start of his career in Sunday's meeting with the Cincinnati Bengals. The Texans' rookie was the first defensive tackle taken in this year's NFL draft and 16th player selected overall.

9/28/2005

Michael Stone, hou

Stone has signed with the New England Patriots, filling the roster spot of the injured Rodney Harrison. The defensive back, who was a second-round pick in the 2001 NFL Draft, spent last season with the Arizona Cardinals, notching 16 tackles in 14 games.

9/22/2005

Jason Babin, hou

With just one tackle to his credit in last weekend's loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, Babin has lost his spot in the Houston Texans' starting lineup, according to head coach Dom Capers. The linebacker, a former first-round pick, will be replaced by undrafted free agent Shantee Orr.

Ben Steele, hou

After being released just prior to the start of the regular season, Steele has re-signed with the Green Bay Packers. The 27-year-old tight end, who takes the roster spot of injured receiver Javon Walker, caught four passes for 42 yards last year, and also saw action in 15 games on special teams.

9/21/2005

Sam Cowart, hou

After missing last Sunday's loss to the Cincinnati Bengals with a strained left calf, Cowart will return to practice with the Minnesota Vikings this week, and barring any setbacks, he'll be in the starting lineup for this weekend's matchup with the New Orleans Saints. He had six tackles in the team's season opener prior to suffering the injury.

Phillip Buchanon, hou

Trying to light a spark under his team, Texans head coach Dom Capers has made a switch on the defensive side of the ball, removing Buchanon from the starting lineup and replacing him with Demarcus Faggins. The cornerback, who was acquired from the Oakland Raiders during the offseason, has 10 tackles through the club's first two games of the 2005 campaign.

9/19/2005

Gary Walker, hou

Walker has been diagnosed with a separated left shoulder, an injury that knocked him out of Sunday's loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Texans' defensive end will be evaluated over the next few days to determine exactly how long he might be sidelined.

Andre Johnson, hou

The Houston Texans have been trying to get Johnson more involved in the offensive attack, but the receiver finished with just 20 yards on four catches in Sunday's loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Over his last six contests, Johnson's best outing was a four-catch, 46-yard performance against the Jacksonville Jaguars last December. He has a total of 18 receptions over that span.

9/16/2005

Dunta Robinson, hou

Due to the ankle injury he has been nursing for the past couple of weeks, Robinson did not work out with the Houston Texans earlier this week. However, he was back in action on Thursday and plans to be in the starting lineup for Sunday's matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Officially, he is listed as probable on the injury report.

9/15/2005

Eric Moulds, hou

Nursing a minor ankle injury, Moulds was held out of practice on Wednesday, purely as a precautionary measure. The veteran receiver, who is listed as probably on the Bills' injury report, plans to work out with the team over the next couple of days and be in the starting lineup for Sunday's matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

9/13/2005

Sam Cowart, hou

Cowart is nursing a strained left calf, an injury suffered in the closing minutes of Sunday's season-opening loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. According to Vikings head coach Mike Tice, the linebacker currently is day-to-day, and his availability for next weekend's meeting with the Cincinnati Bengals will be determined later in the week.

Nick Luchey, hou

After being released by the Green Bay Packers just prior to the start of the 2005 regular season, Luchey has signed a contract with the Cincinnati Bengals. In two seasons with the Pack, the fullback had 27 yards on 11 carries in 27 games. He also caught three passes for 32 yards.

9/12/2005

David Carr, hou

Carr posted the second-worst passer rating of his NFL career in Sunday's season-opening loss to the Buffalo Bills, finishing with a dismal 12.1 mark. The Texans' quarterback went 9 of 21 for 70 yards, no touchdowns and three interceptions. He also was sacked five times and lost a fumble.

9/11/2005

Jerome Mathis, hou

Unable to practice all week because of a strained hamstring, Mathis is expected to miss Sunday's season opener against the Buffalo Bills. The rookie receiver, who was a fourth-round pick in this year's draft, officially is listed as questionable.

9/9/2005

Dunta Robinson, hou

After spraining his ankle last week and missing several days of workouts, Robinson was back on the field with the Houston Texans on Wednesday and plans to be ready for Sunday's regular-season opener against the Buffalo Bills. Officially, the cornerback has been listed as probable.

9/8/2005

Chester Pitts, hou

Entering the final season of his rookie contract, Pitts has signed an extension with the Houston Texans that will keep him with the team for five more years. Reportedly, the new deal is worth about $19.7 million. The offensive lineman has not missed a game since being selected in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft.

9/6/2005

Nick Luchey, hou

Luchey has been released by the Green Bay Packers. In two seasons with the Pack, the fullback had 27 yards on 11 carries in 27 games. He also caught three passes for 32 yards. Vonta Leach was promoted from the practice squad to fill the void on the roster.

Ben Steele, hou

Opening a spot on the roster for Donald Lee, who signed with the team on Tuesday, the Green Bay Packers have released Steele. The 27-year-old Steele caught four passes for 42 yards as the team's No. 3 tight end last year, and he saw action in 15 games on special teams.

8/31/2005

Patrick Hape, hou

Hape has been released by the Denver Broncos. The tight end, who has appeared in 14 or more games each of his eight NFL seasons, spent the last four years with the Broncos after beginning his career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In 124 games, he has 51 catches for 287 yards and 11 touchdowns.

Bennie Joppru, hou

Joppru will miss at least the first six weeks of the season after being placed on the physically unable to perform list by the Houston Texans. The injury prone tight end, who was a second-round pick in the 2003 NFL Draft, has been sidelined since suffering ligament damage in his right knee during a mini-camp workout in May.

8/30/2005

Corey Sears, hou

Sears has been released by the Houston Texans. The veteran defensive end appeared in all but one of the Texans' 48 games over the past three seasons, notching 69 tackles and two sacks over that span.

8/29/2005

Chris Doering, hou

Doering has been released by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Since being selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the sixth round of the 1996 NFL Draft, the receiver has hauled in 42 passes for 476 yards and three touchdowns in 40 games, including three starts.

Domanick Davis, hou

Davis' sprained right ankle has improved over the past couple of days, but the Texans' running back likely won't play in Thursday's preseason finale against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, primarily because of the quick turnaround. He suffered the injury in Saturday's exhibition loss to the Dallas Cowboys and is expected to be limited in practice this week.

8/23/2005

Eric Moulds, hou

After sitting out on Sunday to rest his bruised ribs, Moulds was back at practice with the Buffalo Bills on Monday and reported no major problems. The receiver suffered the minor injury when he took a shot in Saturday's preseason game against the Green Bay Packers.

8/20/2005

Eric Moulds, hou

Moulds left in the second quarter of Buffalo's preseason game against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday after bruising his ribs. The receiver said the injury is minor, and he does not expect to miss much time.

8/18/2005

David Carr, hou

Carr has been bothered by some soreness in his Achilles this week, and as a precautionary measure, the Texans have held him out of practice the last couple of days. According to head coach Dom Capers, the ailment is minor, and the quarterback should be back under center shortly. He has yet to be ruled out of Saturday's exhibition game against the Oakland Raiders.

8/11/2005

Chris Doering, hou

Needing some depth at wide receiver with Hines Ward continuing to hold out, the Pittsburgh Steelers have re-signed Doering. Since being selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the sixth round of the 1996 NFL Draft, Doering has hauled in 42 passes for 476 yards and three touchdowns in 40 games, including three starts.

8/10/2005

Kailee Wong, hou

Wong has signed a contract extension that will keep him with the Houston Texans through the 2009 campaign. Official financial terms were not released, but the new deal reportedly is worth more than $17.5 million. In 16 games last season, the linebacker recorded 71 tackles, 5.5 sacks, three interceptions and one forced fumble.

8/6/2005

Domanick Davis, hou

Davis has reportedly agreed to a four-year contract extension with the Houston Texans. The running back was to make $380,000 in 2005, wthe final year of his rookie deal. The new contract reportedly is worth $22 million, with $8 million guaranteed.

7/31/2005

Travis Johnson, hou

Johnson has agreed to the Texans' offer to sign a five-year contract worth an approximate $10.2 million. The 306-pound defensive end will practice with the team for the first time this Sunday.

6/17/2005

Mike Flanagan, hou

Flanagan participated in the Packers' recent minicamp and reported no problems with his surgically repaired left patella tendon. The starting center played in only three games last season for Green Bay before succumbing to surgery. Prior to 2004, Flanagan had missed just one game in the previous five seasons. Despite the good report out of minicamp, Flanagan still expects the team to go slow with him in training camp.

6/14/2005

Travis Johnson, hou

Johnson will not participate in the Texans' three-day minicamp that kicked off Monday due to a hyperextended elbow he suffered last week. The defensive tackle was the 16th overall selection in the 2005 draft, and the coaching staff wants to be cautious at this time rather than risk losing him for the beginning of training camp.

6/9/2005

LaTarence Dunbar, hou

Dunbar signed with the Texans on Thursday. The wide receiver played in five games for the Falcons in 2003, but was cut by the Browns in training camp last season.

5/14/2005

Tyreo Harrison, hou

Harrison was waived by the Houston Texans on Friday.

5/13/2005

Victor Riley, hou

Riley has signed with the Houston Texans, agreeing to a one-year contract. The veteran offensive lineman, who was the 27th overall pick in the 1998 NFL Draft (Chiefs) spent the last three seasons with the New Orleans Saints. He has started 85 of the 101 games in which he has appeared.

5/6/2005

Saleem Rasheed, hou

Rasheed has re-signed with the San Francisco 49ers, agreeing to a one-year contract. The reserve linebacker has seen limited playing time since being selected in the third round of the 2002 NFL Draft. In 14 games last season, including two starts, he had 18 tackles and a forced fumble.

5/4/2005

Kris Brown, hou

Brown has signed a five-year contract extension with the Houston Texans. Official financial terms were not released, but reportedly, the new deal is worth around $8 million, including a $2 million signing bonus. The kicker, who will be entering his seventh NFL season and fourth with the Texans, hit 17 of his 24 field-goal attempts in 2004 and was perfect on 34 point-after tries.

Zeke Moreno, hou

Moreno has signed with the Houston Texans. The linebacker spent his first four NFL seasons with the San Diego Chargers after being selected in the fifth round of the 2001 Draft. He recorded 12 tackles in nine games in 2004, but was forced to undergo shoulder surgery and missed the rest of the campaign.

4/28/2005

Anthony Floyd, hou

The Indianapolis Colts have released Floyd, a safety who was slowed by injuries after the Colts signed him as an undrafted free agent out of Louisville in 2003. He played primarily as a backup and on special teams, but also started two games in 2004.

4/20/2005

Phillip Buchanon, hou

The Oakland Raiders have traded Buchanon to the Houston Texans for a second-round and third-round pick in this year's NFL draft. The cornerback, who voiced his displeasure with the status of the Raiders' franchise during the last week of the 2004 regular season, reportedly had been on the trading block for the past several weeks. Buchanon has shown flashes of brilliance, but has yet to fully live up to his potential.