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Texans TE Brevin Jordan out of the year with torn ACL

Houston Texans tight end Brevin Jordan’s breakout season is over before it began.

Brevin Jordan’s breakout season has officially come to a close.

According to Fox26 Houston’s Will Kunkel, the fourth-year tight end is out for the year with a torn ACL. Jordan, who’s currently in a contract year with the Houston Texans, was placed on the injured reserve Wednesday before practice.

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“It’s really heartbreaking losing Brevin,” Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said. “He was on his way to a breakout year. I was really excited with where he was heading. Cade (Stover), Dalton Schultz will have to step up to fill that role.”

Jordan played in Sunday’s 19-13 win over the Chicago Bears. Since being drafted out of Miami in 2021, he’s improved as a route-runner, run blocker and overall dual-threat option who adds value in multiple positions.

Last season, Jordan saw reps at both tight end and H-back, an offset role that’s usually filled by the fullback position. He’s been the No. 2 option behind Schultz and Jordan Akins while remaining a quality target for C.J. Stroud.

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“If you want to talk about the heartbeat of this team, it’s just who he is,” Stroud said Wednesday following practice. “Somebody who loves hard and he loves everyone in this building. He loves ball and I think he was really getting his momentum on just who he wanted to be in this league and how he wanted to approach practice.

“I love Brev and he is my brother for the rest of my life. I know that he’ll be back soon and he’ll do great things when he comes back.”

Houston now turns to Stover, who previously played with Stroud at Ohio State. In 2022, the duo connected 36 times for 406 yards and five touchdowns en route to a College Football Playoff berth.

On Sunday, Stroud found Stover for an 18-yard pickup on a 4th-and-1 call that eventually led to a 28-yard touchdown for Nico Collins in the first quarter of Sunday’s game. The Texans also signed Irv Smith Jr. to the practice squad.

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The Texans travel north to take on the Minnesota Vikings for a chance to begin the year 3-0. Kickoff from U.S. Bank Stadium is scheduled for noon CT.

Texans place TE Brevin Jordan on injured reserve ahead of Vikings game

Houston Texans Brevin Jordan is headed to the injured reserve with a knee injury.

Brevin Jordan’s breakout season for the Houston Texans will have to wait at least four weeks.

The Texans have placed their No. 2 tight end on the injured reserve due to a knee injury. He’ll be out through at least Week 6 when the team takes on the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

Jordan, who enters a contract year, has been one of the more improved players under second-year offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik. Not only has he become a more refined route runner, but Jordan’s added value in the run blocking opposite Dalton Schultz.

Jordan confirmed the news with a post on X, formerly known as Twitter.

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Houston signed cornerback D’Angelo Ross from the practice squad to the active roster as a corresponding move. To fill Ross’ place, the Texans signed former second-round pick Irv Smith Jr.

Smith has a similar frame to Jordan and could be a factor in the passing game if elevated from the practice squad, but early implications are for rookie Cade Stover to up his role with the offense. The fourth-round pick out of Ohio State has been a factor through two games, but rather at fullback.

Stover was a standout in Ohio State’s offense during Stroud’s final season, he caught 36 passes for 406 yards and five touchdowns.

Texans TE Dalton Keene out for the year with torn ACL

A member of the Houston Texans will reportedly miss the entire 2024 season with a torn ACL.

On Tuesday night, it was reported that the Houston Texans had signed New York Jets fullback Nick Bawden to a one-year deal.

Now, there’s an answer for who he’s replacing.

According to KPRC 2 Sports’ Aaron Wilson, tight end/fullback Dalton Keene suffered a torn ACL and will be placed on the injured reserve, missing the rest of the 2024 season. Keene wasn’t a sure-fire to make the roster, but he’ll be back to compete for reps when healthy next offseason.

Keene has bounced around from the practice squad and active roster during his time in Houston since 2022. Last season, he played in Week 9’s win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with 22 snaps. He returned to the practice squad the following week and never returned to the lineup en route to Houston’s run for a postseason berth.

A trip to the IR isn’t new for Keene, a former third-round pick out of Virginia Tech by the New England Patriots in 2020. During his second season with the Patriots, he was sidelined for the entire 2021 campaign with a knee injury.

The Texans were content with their tight end room thanks to the emergence of Cade Stover and Brevin Jordan. Keene and Jordan play similar positions, but the latter offers perhaps more upside in the passing game.

Keene will look to rehabilitate during the regular season and rebound for offseason workouts next spring.

The Texans will close training camp with their final preseason matchup against the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday at noon.

Texans training camp: Brevin Jordan remains hot heading into Hall of Fame Game

Brevin Jordan might be more than just the No. 2 tight end for the Houston Texans in 2024.

Sometimes, the players that stand out during training camp won’t be the ones catching everyone’s attention during the regular season.

So far, Texans tight end Brevin Jordan might just be cooking up something special for the 2024 season at NRG Stadium.

Jordan, a 2021 fifth-round pick out of Miami, has been the definition of “Mr. Everything” through the first week of training camp.

Whether it’s lining up at the tight end role, standing out wide in the flex position or taking reps out of the backfield at fullback, he’s been everywhere on offense.

“He’s been very confident this camp. He’s been on the details of his job,” Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said Friday. “He’s playing fast, he’s playing physical. … He really sticks out on tape out of everyone when we’re watching not only the offense, but special teams. We showed some reps of Brevin the other day on our punt coverage — how physical he was on the snap, how he got out and beat everyone downfield.”

Yes, Jordan, a 6-foot-3, 245-pound tight end, is making his impact felt on special teams. With the new rules leading to closer proximity in the return game, the Texans have been testing everyone for kickoffs.

That includes Jordan, who compared his approach to attack the returner if he were King Leonidas ready to take on the Greeks in battle.

“Special teams is dope, bro,” Jordan said. “You’ve got to have a different mentality to do it. Whenever I’m on kickoff or something like that, the first thing that comes to my mind is like Spartan 300 ‘Charge!’ type sh–t.”

Nico Collins, a fellow 2021 draftee, was the only player to post career numbers in 2023 behind the heroics of C.J. Stroud. Jordan finished his third season with 17 catches for 219 receiving yards and two scores while averaging 12.9 yards per reception.

Most fans mostly will remember Jordan for his 76-yard touchdown reception in the Texans’ wild-card round victory over the Cleveland Browns. Not only did it mark the longest reception of Jordan’s career, but it also was the turning point for the AFC South champions to coast toward its first playoff win in four years.

That score was a turning point in Jordan’s career, but he doesn’t want that lone touchdown to define his time in Houston. He’s working on being an integral part of the “five-head monster” Stroud envisions on offense but as an extra head.

“It was a huge play for my career, but I am tired of talking about it,” Jordan said. “I feel like I can go out there and do it every week, week in and week out.”

The Texans see Jordan as an offensive Swiss Army knife, though he hopes to be considered a foundation piece long-term.

Said Jordan: “I’m looking forward to just stacking every day, brick by brick, and just going out there trying to win some games this year.”

Texans training camp: Tight ends fighting for playing time

The Houston Texans have a lot of offensive weapons including their tight ends, which have flown under the radar until Wednesday’s action.

The Texans’ receiver room is not just deep but also filled with quality contributors who could start elsewhere. Nico Collins, Tank Dell and newcomer acquired Stefon Diggs form a fearsome trio. Meanwhile, Noah Brown and John Metchie III serve as depth pieces.

The group has deservedly received its share of attention, but the Texans tight ends were a big part of the action at Wednesday’s practice.

 

Dalton Schultz, who bet on himself last offseason when he signed a one-year deal with Houston, re-upped with the team on a three-year, $36 million contract before the start of free agency.

His spot is secure after hauling in 59 passes for 635 yards with five touchdowns, but the Texans wanted more depth behind him. In the draft, they bolstered the room by selecting former Ohio State star and C.J. Stroud’s top red zone target in Cade Stover.

Stover, the No. 123 pick, is a front office favorite, as evidenced by general manager Nick Caserio’s gushing over the Buckeyes’ product after the draft.

He also has a rapport with Stroud from their time together at Ohio State. In 2022, he helped the future Offensive Rookie of the Year lead the Buckeyes back to the College Football Playoff while catching 36 passes for 406 yards and five scores.

“I was already on the phone with him before I got drafted that morning,” Stover told Texans TV host Drew Dougherty. “He was like, ‘Dude, we’re coming to get you. Tell me who likes you.’ And I was like, ‘Oh, these [teams] kind of like me, so if you could get in front of them, it would be real nice.”

Houston used multiple tight ends sparingly last season, running 12 personnel—one running back and two tight ends—on 9.1 percent of its plays, below the league average of 19.2 percent, according to Sumer Sports. 

Stover’s arrival adds to Houston’s offense’s versatility, providing an inline option at tight end. However, Brevin Jordan and Teagan Quitoriano aren’t letting Stover take over No. 2 duties without a fight.

A fifth-round pick of Miami in 2021, Jordan is coming off his best professional season. He had a career-best 219 receiving yards last year and made a game-altering play when he scored a 76-yard touchdown against the Cleveland Browns in Houston’s 45-14 wild-card round victory.

“I’m excited to see Brevin’s growth. Brevin is a young player that I think has even more in the tank,” Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said following Friday’s practice. 

Jordan is heading into a contract year and, by all accounts, had a strong offseason to prepare for another career campaign. 

Quitoriano has never been a huge target earner and has been more known for his blocking. He caught less than 20 passes at Oregon State in all four seasons. During his first two years with the Texans, he had 17 targets in the 16 games he appeared in.

Two trips to the IR also have factored into his limited progression.

Schultz will likely play sparingly in the preseason, allowing the three tight ends behind to see time and compete for a higher spot on the depth chart.

Houston opens its preseason next Thursday against the Bears at the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio.

Can the Texans expect a breakout season from TE Brevin Jordan in 2024?

Brevin Jordan could be in for a dominant season this upcoming fall for the Houston Texans.

Since being drafted out of Miami in 2021, Brevin Jordan has been a reliable No. 2 tight end for the Houston Texans.

As a rookie, he stepped up down the stretch and scored three touchdowns as Davis Mills’ security blanket. A year later, he finished second among tight ends in receptions and averaged 10 yards per catch en route to a three-win season.

Even last season while backing up Dalton Schultz Jordan showed his value. His production decreased during the regular season, but he made up for it with a 76-yard touchdown in the wild-card round win over the Browns.

Entering a contract year, Jordan hopes to make the most of his time with the intent of signing a new deal. The Texans believe Jordan could be in for quality numbers as C.J. Stroud builds off his Offensive Rookie of the Year campaign.

Pro Football Network believes it too, naming him their breakout candidate for the Texans this season.

The Texans’ offense has a lot of mouths to feed, but Jordan may command attention in an already-loaded pass-catching room. Despite the Texans adding Diggs, bringing Dalton Schultz back in free agency, and drafting Cade Stover, the 23-year-old Jordan will still figure into the offensive game plan with a real chance to break out. – Tony Catalina

Stover’s addition shows that Houston might be willing to let Jordan walk in free agency this offseason. Stroud already has a budding relationship with ‘Famer Gronk’ from his final season at Ohio State, and was influential in helping Houston land him in the draft.

That doesn’t mean Jordan’s numbers will decrease. The Texans could view Stover as a project while Jordan is the proven commodity. Even if the 6-foot-4 rookie seems meaningful reps, Jordan’s also proven his value as an H-back when asked to run more 13-personnel.

The addition of another multi-purpose weapon that can win at the catch point in the red zone and flats could do wonders for Stroud when under pressure. And with Schultz just signed a three-year, $36 million extension this offseason, Stroud made it clear he’s getting the ball to the open receiver.

“You’re open, you get the ball,” Stroud said earlier this offseason. “My thinking is you’ve got to pick your poison playing us. Who are you going to double? Who are you going to cater to? You’ve got five dogs who are able to get the ball in each given play.”

AFC Divisional Round picks: Who the experts are taking in Ravens vs. Texans

The NFL experts have made their picks, and the Baltimore Ravens are favored to defeat the Houston Texans in the AFC Divisional Round

We’re a little over 30 hours away from the Ravens (13-4) and Texans (11-7) kicking off the AFC divisional round of the playoffs on ESPN.

Houston advanced to the Divisional round of the NFL playoffs for the fifth time in franchise history with a 45-14 win over the Browns in Super Wild Card Weekend.

The playoff win earned the Texans a rematch against the Ravens, and they’ll return to M&T Bank Stadium hoping to avenge a 25-9 loss in Week 1.

With kickoff fast approaching, here’s the NFL expert picks.

Ravens divisional round preview: 10 things to know about the Houston Texans

We’re looking at ten things to know about the Houston Texans ahead of their AFC Divisional Round matchup against the Baltimore Ravens

The Texans advanced to the Divisional round of the NFL playoffs for the fifth time in franchise history with a 45-14 win over the Browns in Super Wild Card Weekend.

The playoff success earned Houston a rematch against the Baltimore Ravens, and they’ll return to M&T Bank Stadium hoping to avenge a 25-9 loss in Week 1.

The Texans are a different team since that humble welcome to the NFL moment for C.J. Stroud, and all the former Ohio State star has done is shatter records and lead his team to the postseason as a rookie.

With final preparations for Saturday’s kickoff underway, we’re looking at ten things about the Houston Texans.

C.J. Stroud has been killing single-high coverage all season, and the Browns didn’t get it

C.J. Stroud and the Texans chopped up the Browns’ usually stingy defense in the first half, and here’s how they did it.

Before Saturday’s wild-card game between the Houston Texans and the Cleveland Browns got started, it was clear that one key factor was going to be how often the Browns play single-high coverage vs. how Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud demolishes one-deep stuff.

The Browns played single-high on 64% of their defensive snaps in the regular season, the NFL’s highest rate. But Stroud against Cover-1 and Cover-3 in the regular season? He completed 141 of 228 for 2,054 yards, 1,335 air yards, 11 touchdowns, one interception, and a passer rating of 105.4 – only Dak Prescott and Lamar Jackson have higher passer ratings against Middle-of-the-field closed coverage this season.

It took little time for Stroud to show his mastery of single-high stuff in this game. With 11 seconds left in the first quarter, Stroud hit receiver Nico Collins on this fake-toss/Tunnel screen for a 15-yard touchdown.

The Browns had Juan Thornhill as their only deep safety.

Then, with 12:00 left in the first half, Stroud completed this 76-yard touchdown to tight end Brevin Jordan.

This time, Ronnie Hickman was the only deep safety on the bootleg pass.

Not that Schwartz moving to two-high helped much. Stroud’s third touchdown pass of the first half — a 37-yarder to tight end Dalton Schultz — saw the Browns with two deep safeties, and some miscommunication issues. Meanwhile, Stroud was once again showing outstanding deep touch when required.

At the half, Stroud was already setting rookie postseason records against one of the NFL’s stingiest defenses. And offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik is putting together quite a head coach resume.

Texans TE Brevin Jordan hilariously gestured that he needed oxygen after a wild 76-yard TD

The Texans’ Brevin Jordan ran so fast he literally couldn’t catch his breath!

NFL players aren’t accustomed to covering long distances in live game action. Pro football is almost always a short-burst, explosive affair built around five to 10-yard increments.

That’s what made Houston Texans tight end Brevin Jordan’s 76-yard touchdown against the Cleveland Browns on Saturday so special. With Jordan breaking this off against the league’s top defense, it was abundantly clear that this probably wasn’t a bog standard Saturday afternoon Wild Card playoff game. (Heck, it even gave us defenders spinning like tops just over the ground!)

But even though Jordan created some special magic in the open field, he’s still a human being with physical limitations. When he sat down on the sideline after his score, Jordan hilariously mimed putting on an oxygen mask. I personally have never related to a professional athlete more:

I was hoping for a total of 31 points in this game. I didn’t think it’d be 17-14 (and counting) around halfway through the second quarter. If guys like Jordan are breaking these kinds of plays off early, we all might need some oxygen just to watch this exciting game.