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Houston Texans forever - Metchie fetches TE H. Bryant and pick swap from Philly (3 Viewers)
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GregR
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Houston Texans safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson's ACL remains intact after he suffered a scary knee injury in Thursday's scrimmage, a person with knowledge of the situation told the Houston Chronicle.
Gardner-Johnson underwent tests Thursday at the Greenbrier Resort, which revealed he did not suffer an ACL tear in his right knee. He's expected to receiver further tests in the near future to determine the injury's extent and will miss time. How much time he'll miss remains uncertain.
Though it was not an ACL tear, his injury is a major blow to the Texans, who hoped he could help form one of the better secondaries in the NFL this season.
GregR
Footballguy
Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward was arrested for the second time in three months and was booked at the Montgomery County jail Thursday evening, according to jail records.
It’s unclear why he was arrested the second time, but in June he was arrested after being accused of choking and threatening to kill a woman at his Magnolia home. The woman later filed for an emergency protective order against Ward.
He was expected to have a court appearance later this month.
Update: Ward's lawyer, Steve Jackson, told KPRC 2, Houston's NBC affiliate, that Ward was arrested because he tested positive for alcohol in violation of his previous release and that, as a result, he had to spend the night in jail. Jackson told the television station that Ward was not facing any new allegations and that Ward was not aware he could not drink alcohol.
It’s unclear why he was arrested the second time, but in June he was arrested after being accused of choking and threatening to kill a woman at his Magnolia home. The woman later filed for an emergency protective order against Ward.
He was expected to have a court appearance later this month.
Update: Ward's lawyer, Steve Jackson, told KPRC 2, Houston's NBC affiliate, that Ward was arrested because he tested positive for alcohol in violation of his previous release and that, as a result, he had to spend the night in jail. Jackson told the television station that Ward was not facing any new allegations and that Ward was not aware he could not drink alcohol.
Houston turmOiler
Footballguy
Would prefer to never watch Graham Mertz ever again. My god he's awful.
Ersery started at LT and did pretty well. As said in the observation thread, the o'line seemed to do very well on the first drive (although there was a false start in the redzone, I think Fisher at RT but not 100%.) idk how many starter guys the Vikings had in on Def but their pass rush is pretty deep and they wrecked us last year so thought that was a good sign even if just 1 series. 2nd series they subbed a few guys out and T Zack Thomas got put in at LT and got abused on that series giving up a hit and a sack on back to back plays. Not sure how he might have done after that because I stopped watching as it was scrub time.
GregR
Footballguy
The Texans signed safety Jalen Mills, agents Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Sunday.
Mills' signing comes after safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson suffered a knee injury during the Texans' practice in West Virginia on Thursday.
Gardner-Johnson isn't expected to be out long term; there's a chance he can return for the Texans' Week 1 game against the Rams in Los Angeles.
Mills brings veteran experience, having played nine seasons in the NFL after being a 2016 seventh-round pick for the Philadelphia Eagles. After his four years in Philadelphia, he signed a four-year, $24 million contract with the New England Patriots in 2021. Mills spent last season with the New York Jets.
My note: Radio heads were talking on Friday about whether the Texans should bring in a front line caliber safety. One (Reggie Adetula) was making the case for Jalen Mills over Justin Simmons that he would fit in CJGJ's strong safety role better. I am not familiar enough with him to have an opinion.
Mills' signing comes after safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson suffered a knee injury during the Texans' practice in West Virginia on Thursday.
Gardner-Johnson isn't expected to be out long term; there's a chance he can return for the Texans' Week 1 game against the Rams in Los Angeles.
Mills brings veteran experience, having played nine seasons in the NFL after being a 2016 seventh-round pick for the Philadelphia Eagles. After his four years in Philadelphia, he signed a four-year, $24 million contract with the New England Patriots in 2021. Mills spent last season with the New York Jets.
My note: Radio heads were talking on Friday about whether the Texans should bring in a front line caliber safety. One (Reggie Adetula) was making the case for Jalen Mills over Justin Simmons that he would fit in CJGJ's strong safety role better. I am not familiar enough with him to have an opinion.
GregR
Footballguy
Mills, 31, a former cornerback turned safety, played for the New York Jets during the 2024 season where he started in eight games. He had six pass deflections, an interception and a forced fumble.
Mills gives the Texans much-needed depth and a potential fill-in starter while safeties C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Jimmie Ward and rookie Jaylen Reed remain out with injuries. The Texans were down to M.J. Stewart and Russ Yeast, who played the majority of the snaps in their preseason opener against the Vikings.
With Mills having played for the Jets under Robert Saleh, he had experience playing in defense similar to the one Texans coach DeMeco Ryans deploys.
Mills gives the Texans much-needed depth and a potential fill-in starter while safeties C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Jimmie Ward and rookie Jaylen Reed remain out with injuries. The Texans were down to M.J. Stewart and Russ Yeast, who played the majority of the snaps in their preseason opener against the Vikings.
With Mills having played for the Jets under Robert Saleh, he had experience playing in defense similar to the one Texans coach DeMeco Ryans deploys.
GregR
Footballguy
Who is rising?
LB E.J. Speed
Speed was all over the place. He had a huge hit in the first quarter and made two plays in coverage — one for a 3-yard loss and deflected another pass.
Speed has been consistent throughout camp. And though he may not start this season, coach DeMeco Ryans will find a way to get him on the field.
He provides excellent depth for the Texans linebackers, who often missed time last season, including Christian Harris.
WR Jalyn Noel
If there was one takeaway from Noel’s performance, it’s that he’s a legitimate playmaker. The Texans were facing a third-and-long on their first drive, when they threw a screen pass to Noel. Noel rumbled up the field, bounced off a tackler, avoided another and worked his way to a first-down.
“They called up a play to get the ball in my hands and I just had to make the most of my opportunity,” Noel said. “My teammates blocked well for me.”
Noel said he felt confident in his role.
It’s nothing short of what he’s done in camp, but he’s continued upon that. Noel did not return punts, but certainly has that ability.
First-team offensive line
The first-team offensive line, minus Tytus Howard and Laken Tomlinson, their two most consistent linemen looked good on Saturday.
Aireontae Ersery played left tackle, Juice Scruggs played left guard, Jake Andrews was at center, Ed Ingram at right guard and Blake Fisher at right tackle.
The first drive was the only drive that Ersery and Andrews played, but they made a huge difference.
Ersery was special. He opened up massive holes and kept Minnesota’s edge rushers away from Davis Mills. Running back Dare Ogunbowale averaged nearly six yards per carry, and Mills was 4 of 5 for 50 yards and a touchdown. That was because the offensive line was so good on that first drive.
“It’s been an easy transition,” Ersey said of going from right tackle to left. “I’ve got older vets who have helped me a lot to make sure I’m prepared and I have that confidence as a young player to play fast.”
WR Braxton Berrios
Berrios was playing in his first game since tearing his ACL in October. But there were no signs of limitations. Berrios caught all three of the passes that came his way for 33 yards, including a touchdown on the opening drive.
“It was amazing,” Berrios said of the touchdown. “Obviously you play this game to produce for your team, and when you get an opportunity like that, that was set up so well by everybody else doing their job it feels great.”
Berrios also returned kicks and punts, which could help him make the roster, if it comes down to a few final players.
Who is falling?
OT Blake Fisher
Fisher’s standing on this roster is evident by how long he remained in the game. While players like Aireontae played only one series because the coaches had seen enough, Fisher remained in for an entire half.
And it didn’t go so well.
Fisher was called for a false start on the first drive, a continuation of the false starts he has accumulated throughout camp. He then gave up a team-high six pressures, a half sack and a couple of quarterback hits.
Fisher, a 2024 second-round pick, has gone from being the favorite to start the season-opener at right tackle to being a prime candidate for a trade before cut day.
Backup offensive line
The depth behind the first-team offensive line hasn’t been great. Fisher wasn’t the only lineman to struggle. Zach Thomas was also called for a false start, gave up a sack and was responsible for three pressures allowed.
Jaylon Thomas, the backup guard, who had performed well in camp, also struggled in pass protection. On one play, a Vikings defensive lineman put Thomas on his butt.
While Ed Ingram, Juice Scruggs, and Jarrett Patterson, all feel like players who could play if called upon, the others like Zach Thomas and Jaylon Thomas have not instilled confidence.
Safety depth
The depth at safety is being tested.
C.J. Gardner-Johnson is expected to miss the next several weeks, maybe longer, after suffering a knee injury Thursday. Jimmie Ward remains on the physically unable to perform list with a foot injury and rookie Jaylen Reed remains out with an undisclosed injury. Because of that, the Texans were forced to play safety Russ Yeast for most of Saturday’s game. He played 61 defensive snaps, which is basically the entire game.
M.J. Stewart played 38 snaps and was also called upon to play a lot.
LB E.J. Speed
Speed was all over the place. He had a huge hit in the first quarter and made two plays in coverage — one for a 3-yard loss and deflected another pass.
Speed has been consistent throughout camp. And though he may not start this season, coach DeMeco Ryans will find a way to get him on the field.
He provides excellent depth for the Texans linebackers, who often missed time last season, including Christian Harris.
WR Jalyn Noel
If there was one takeaway from Noel’s performance, it’s that he’s a legitimate playmaker. The Texans were facing a third-and-long on their first drive, when they threw a screen pass to Noel. Noel rumbled up the field, bounced off a tackler, avoided another and worked his way to a first-down.
“They called up a play to get the ball in my hands and I just had to make the most of my opportunity,” Noel said. “My teammates blocked well for me.”
Noel said he felt confident in his role.
It’s nothing short of what he’s done in camp, but he’s continued upon that. Noel did not return punts, but certainly has that ability.
First-team offensive line
The first-team offensive line, minus Tytus Howard and Laken Tomlinson, their two most consistent linemen looked good on Saturday.
Aireontae Ersery played left tackle, Juice Scruggs played left guard, Jake Andrews was at center, Ed Ingram at right guard and Blake Fisher at right tackle.
The first drive was the only drive that Ersery and Andrews played, but they made a huge difference.
Ersery was special. He opened up massive holes and kept Minnesota’s edge rushers away from Davis Mills. Running back Dare Ogunbowale averaged nearly six yards per carry, and Mills was 4 of 5 for 50 yards and a touchdown. That was because the offensive line was so good on that first drive.
“It’s been an easy transition,” Ersey said of going from right tackle to left. “I’ve got older vets who have helped me a lot to make sure I’m prepared and I have that confidence as a young player to play fast.”
WR Braxton Berrios
Berrios was playing in his first game since tearing his ACL in October. But there were no signs of limitations. Berrios caught all three of the passes that came his way for 33 yards, including a touchdown on the opening drive.
“It was amazing,” Berrios said of the touchdown. “Obviously you play this game to produce for your team, and when you get an opportunity like that, that was set up so well by everybody else doing their job it feels great.”
Berrios also returned kicks and punts, which could help him make the roster, if it comes down to a few final players.
Who is falling?
OT Blake Fisher
Fisher’s standing on this roster is evident by how long he remained in the game. While players like Aireontae played only one series because the coaches had seen enough, Fisher remained in for an entire half.
And it didn’t go so well.
Fisher was called for a false start on the first drive, a continuation of the false starts he has accumulated throughout camp. He then gave up a team-high six pressures, a half sack and a couple of quarterback hits.
Fisher, a 2024 second-round pick, has gone from being the favorite to start the season-opener at right tackle to being a prime candidate for a trade before cut day.
Backup offensive line
The depth behind the first-team offensive line hasn’t been great. Fisher wasn’t the only lineman to struggle. Zach Thomas was also called for a false start, gave up a sack and was responsible for three pressures allowed.
Jaylon Thomas, the backup guard, who had performed well in camp, also struggled in pass protection. On one play, a Vikings defensive lineman put Thomas on his butt.
While Ed Ingram, Juice Scruggs, and Jarrett Patterson, all feel like players who could play if called upon, the others like Zach Thomas and Jaylon Thomas have not instilled confidence.
Safety depth
The depth at safety is being tested.
C.J. Gardner-Johnson is expected to miss the next several weeks, maybe longer, after suffering a knee injury Thursday. Jimmie Ward remains on the physically unable to perform list with a foot injury and rookie Jaylen Reed remains out with an undisclosed injury. Because of that, the Texans were forced to play safety Russ Yeast for most of Saturday’s game. He played 61 defensive snaps, which is basically the entire game.
M.J. Stewart played 38 snaps and was also called upon to play a lot.
GregR
Footballguy
Texans tight end Brevin Jordan suffered a right knee injury during Monday's practice and has been placed on season-ending injured reserve.
Jordan had to be carted off the field after initially trying to walk it off. The injury happened during an 11-on-11 drill as quarterback C.J. Stroud threw a pass down the seam to Jordan. The fifth-year tight end jumped but couldn't corral the pass.
Jordan had to be carted off the field after initially trying to walk it off. The injury happened during an 11-on-11 drill as quarterback C.J. Stroud threw a pass down the seam to Jordan. The fifth-year tight end jumped but couldn't corral the pass.
Major
Footballguy
Sunk cost I suppose but burning a 1st on Green and trading up for a 2nd in Metchie hurts. Do better Nick!
GregR
Footballguy
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