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Texans call up seven players from the practice squad to active roster for Week 17

The Houston Texans called up seven players total from the practice squad for Week 17 against the San Francisco 49ers.

The Houston Texans called up seven players total as they get ready for Week 17 against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday at 3:05 p.m. Central Time at Levi’s Stadium.

The Texans’ two standard elevations were defensive end Michael Dwumfour and linebacker Josh Watson.

The Texans’ five COVID-19 replacements were receiver Jalen Camp, receiver Jordan Veasy, offensive lineman Jordan Steckler, defensive back Cre’von LeBlanc, and running back Jaylen Samuels.

Houston isn’t work through quite as much of a disruption to their roster as they did in Week 16 against the Los Angeles Chargers. The Texans called up 11 players from the practice squad as COVID-19 replacements.

WATCH: Texans DLs Chris Smith, Michael Dwumfour split sack against the Chargers

Houston Texans defensive linemen Chris Smith and Michael Dwumfour got a key sack against Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert in Week 16.

The Houston Texans’ no-name pass rush made its presence felt against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 16 Sunday afternoon at NRG Stadium.

On second-and-8 from the Texans’ 12-yard line, defensive linemen Michael Dwumfour and Chris Smith managed to get behind the line of scrimmage and sack quarterback Justin Herbert. The sack backed up the Chargers on a third-and-14, which they weren’t able to overcome and had to settle for a field goal.

Smith got a sack the previous week against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Houston has had to rely on a bevy of practice squad players and recent roster additions due to players testing positive for COVID-19.

Jets cut roster to 85 after waiving 3, placing Cameron Clark on IR

Bennett Jackson, Michael Dwumfour and Austin Walter are all headed to waivers after the Jets’ first round of roster cuts.

The Jets trimmed their roster to 85 Tuesday by waiving three players and placing offensive lineman Cameron Clark on injured reserve.

New York cut safety Bennett Jackson, defensive lineman Michael Dwumfour and running back Austin Walter, the team announced. Clark is heading to injured reserve after recently suffering a spinal cord contusion in practice. That puts the Jets at the required 85-man roster after the team previously waived kicker Chris Naggar.

Clark is out indefinitely but is expected to make a full recovery and remains in the team’s future. The other three were reserve players who had a tough hill to climb up the depth chart. Jackson is a backup safety whose role was likely on special teams, Dwumfour – who tallied a half-sack and recovered a fumble in the Jets’ preseason win over the Giants – was one of 13 defensive linemen, and Walter was the sixth running back.

The Jets will have to cut five more players to get the roster down to 80 by next Tuesday, August 24. Final cuts to get to the 53-man roster come on August 31.

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Former Michigan DT takes shot at MSU after Spartans loss to Rutgers

After Rutgers beat Michigan State on Saturday, a former Wolverines DT had to take a shot at the Spartans.

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You can take the player out of the rivalry, but you can’t take the rivalry out of the player.

In case you missed it, Michigan State went down, 38-27, to lowly Rutgers, in its season opener on Saturday in East Lansing. While that’s embarrassing in its own right, we knew that Mel Tucker would have a difficult time finding wins in his first year.

One player who came up big for the Scarlet Knights was none other than defensive tackle Michael Dwumfour, who transferred for his fifth-year to Greg Schiano’s squad in Piscataway. And after having spent four years in Ann Arbor, he’s still harboring some resentment towards the Spartans.

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Dwumfour had 5 tackles, including one for loss in Rutgers’ first Big Ten win since its 2017 win over Maryland. In his personal career, Dwumfour has only lost to MSU once, also in 2017 — meaning he has a 4-1 record over his now personal rival.

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Michael Dwumfour transfers to Big Ten East school

The New Jersey native is headed home.

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Michael Dwumfour is going to be quite close for his final go-round. So close, actually, that he’ll get a chance to play his now former team in 2020.

It was surprising news earlier this month when Dwumfour announced on Twitter that he was submitting his name into the NCAA Transfer Portal. With his subtraction, Michigan loses a player who commanded double teams, but who struggled this past year with health problems after suffering a labrum injury in fall camp.

Dwumfour opted to not play in Michigan’s turn in the VRBO Citrus Bowl, electing to have surgery to repair his labrum. Now on the mend, the Wayne (NJ) DePaul Catholic standout is heading home, as Dwumfour announced he will play at Rutgers.

It’s a big win for returning-yet-new head coach Greg Schiano, especially as Dwumfour will be eligible immediately as a grad transfer. He has one year of eligibility remaining.

He will make for the second player on the Rutgers roster to transfer from Michigan, as Drew Singleton is a linebacker in Piscataway. Former Michigan CB Ross Taylor-Douglas, who also transferred there, is an assistant defensive backs coach at Rutgers, as well.

Michigan DT announces intentions to transfer

The senior will pursue his fifth-year elsewhere.

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So much for the starting defensive line returning intact in 2020.

After a report surfaced on Tuesday that Michigan DT Carlo Kemp intends to return for a fifth year, it looked like all four starters would be returning for a second consecutive season. But some water got thrown on that plan.

Michigan defensive tackle Michael Dwumfour, who dealt with injury all through the season, and didn’t play in the bowl game due to having season ending surgery in December, looks to depart, as he announced on Twitter on Tuesday afternoon that he is now in the NCAA transfer portal and will finish his final year in another uniform.

One person close to Dwumfour, as mentioned on the Locked On Wolverines Podcast, had indicated that he intended to return to Michigan for his fifth-year. Plans seem to have changed on that front.

That means the Wolverines will be counting on either Chris Hinton, Mazi Smith or Jess Speight to fill the big void left by Dwumfour’s departure.

He will be eligible immediately with one year left of eligibility at his school of choice.

Michael Dwumfour not with team for VRBO Citrus Bowl

The Wolverines will be without it’s starting defensive tackle against Alabama.

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Somehow we all missed it.

It happens sometimes, given the sheer size of a football team, but considering Michael Dwumfour is a starring defensive tackle (and that WolverinesWire spent time with the defensive line at Universal Studios on Thursday), we should have noticed that he wasn’t in Orlando.

But such is the case, as pointed out by The Wolverine’s Chris Balas on Sunday. He hadn’t seen Dwumfour, and we confirmed we hadn’t either.

After that, Balas — as well as several other outlets — confirmed with a team spokesman that Dwumfour did not make the trip. According to Michigan, the fourth-year defensive lineman had a medical procedure that inhibits him from traveling or participating in the VRBO Citrus Bowl against Alabama.

With Carlo Kemp banged up but seemingly able to play, the Wolverines are incredibly thin in the middle up front, not ideal considering the next opponent is Alabama. Players such as Chris Hinton, Mazi Smith and Phillip Paea are in Orlando however, and we certainly can expect to see a heavy dose of those players come Jan. 1.

5 Players who benefit from playing Alabama

Michigan football takes on Alabama in the Citrus Bowl on New Year’s Day. Which players will benefit the most from playing the Crimson Tide?

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For some players around this time of the year, bowl games are an unnecessary risk. If you are a lock of a first-round pick in the upcoming NFL draft, why play in a postseason game that isn’t the conference championship or the College Football Playoffs?

That tune is one many college football fans, players, and coaches now have to deal with it as the past few seasons more and more players have been sitting out in these games to rest up and prepare their future.

Last year Michigan saw a few of their own players sit out of the bowl game to keep themselves healthy for their NFL workouts. This year that doesn’t seem to be a thing as nobody is sitting out unless they are injured, and playing in these games has some beneficial gain for the players just like sitting out does.

It’s another game of tape scouts can look at, and depending on the opponent, the individual’s performance could be looked at differently. Out of all of the teams in college football you could go up against to prove your worth to the NFL, Alabama is the top of the line opponent to go up against in possibly the last game of your career.

While Alabama isn’t playing for a National Championship this year, they are still an impressive 10-2 team that won’t be a pushover and will be a tough challenge for the Wolverines. These five players are either graduating or undecided on their future in 2020, and against Alabama, they have the most to gain out of any of the Wolverines on the team.

1. WR Donovan Peoples-Jones

One of the two wide receivers still undecided on their future with Michigan, Donovan Peoples-Jones has a huge benefit of playing against Alabama. The Crimson Tide will be a huge challenge for him, and while Alabama doesn’t have a dominant defense like years past, playing well against Alabama no matter what is still something to talk about.

So far in his career, Peoples-Jones has 102 catches for 1,293 yards with 14 touchdowns, along with 88 punt returns for 745 yards and two touchdowns. Those numbers aren’t as impressive as Alabama’s wide receivers, but if Peoples-Jones can play well against Alabama, he could be deterred to enter the NFL draft. He’s been projected as a second-third round pick, and a good game could boost him to a late first-second round pick.

A bad game against Alabama could hurt his stock, and have Peoples-Jones decide to return to Michigan in 2020. Peoples-Jones could even have a great game and still decide to come back to Ann Arbor. Either way, this game will be watched by multiple NFL scouts and have an impact on his future.

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Predicting who returns to Michigan in 2020

Michigan football has many players who could leave for the NFL draft after the Citrus bowl. Who has a high risk of leaving or returning?

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The final game of the 2019 season is coming up quick for the Michigan football team. They take on the Alabama Crimson Tide on Thursday, January 1 at 1 p.m. in the Citrus Bowl. While the matchup is what everyone is talking about, there are two other questions people are asking and wondering before the game.

Who will be playing in the game, and who will be declaring for the NFL draft? While players participating in the bowl game in the past few years has been a controversial subject, Michigan expects it to be all hands on deck against Alabama as no players are expected to miss the bowl game this year.

The NFL declarations though, those haven’t been finalized just yet. Underclassmen have until January 20 to decide whether they are going to the NFL draft, or return to college for another year or two depending on their class. So far, only one Michigan player has declared for the draft, linebacker Josh Uche.

Now no information is known on whether any of these players will return or leave, this is solely a prediction. First, let’s get the easy one out of the way.

QB  Shea Patterson – Leaves

This one is the most obvious of them all. Quarterback Shea Patterson could possibly pursue a fifth-year of eligibility, but he’s already accepted an invite to the East-West Shrine Game to help his NFL draft stock. While that doesn’t mean he is officially leaving, it’s a sign that he’s ready to move on.

Patterson has said he hasn’t thought about a possible fifth-year of eligibility and there honestly isn’t a reason for him to return. Patterson has had a solid career at Michigan, throwing for 5,428 yards, 44 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions. While the 2021 NFL Draft class isn’t as loaded at the quarterback position as the 2020 NFL Draft class, Patterson has shown everything he can do at Michigan. Against Alabama too, it’s the perfect game to go out on.

WR Nico Collins – Stays

One of the top two wide receivers for Michigan that could declare for the draft this year is Nico Collins. Collins came onto the scene last year with former Michigan wide receiver Tarik Black getting injured before the season started. Since then Collins has been a big part in the Michigan passing game, known for his catches in coverage, drawing pass interference penalties and gaining big chunks of yardage as the deep threat.

In his three years at Michigan, Collins has 74 catches for 1,340 yards and 13 touchdowns. He’s shown his potential to be an NFL wide receiver, but this class is deep and there are more talented players than him out there right now. He’s improved since last season, but not enough to put him higher on a draft board. A senior year would be perfect for him to be a possible first-round wide receiver in 2021.

WR Donovan Peoples-Jones – Leaves

The other star wide receiver getting attention is Donovan Peoples-Jones. Peoples-Jones had a slow start at Michigan during his freshman year, but in 2018 he broke out and had another good year this season. While his numbers aren’t impressive to receive a first-round grade, if he can do well at the combine, he could see himself as a second-round pick.

In his three years at Michigan, Peoples-Jones has 102 catches for 1,293 yards with 14 touchdowns, along with 88 punt returns for 745 yards and two touchdowns. Peoples-Jones made some spectacular catches this season and his potential alone is the reason why he could declare.

TE Nick Eubanks – Stays

Backup tight end Nick Eubanks could declare for the NFL draft, and with starting tight end Sean McKeon graduating, Eubanks is projected to start next season at the position. Eubanks also hasn’t had that impressive of a career so far at Michigan, getting just 34 catches for 458 yards and four touchdowns.

Those numbers aren’t eye-popping and while Eubanks is talented, another year at Michigan would certainly help his chances at getting drafted in 2021. A good performance against Alabama though could possibly turn some heads.

C Cesar Ruiz – Leaves

Out of all of the players on this list, this one is the biggest one of them all. Starting center Cesar Ruiz returning would be a huge boost for an offensive line that is losing a lot next season. Left tackle Jon Runyan Jr, left guard Ben Bredeson, and right guard Michael Onwenu are all graduating. Right tackle Jalen Mayfield will return, so if Ruiz leaves, only one returning offensive lineman will be back in 2020.

Ruiz returning would be a big boost for the interior offensive line, and with tackle Andrew Stueber returning from his injury, that’d be three experienced linemen on the 2020 squad instead of two. Ruiz is one of the top centers in this draft class though, so his odds of getting drafted high are possible.

DT Michael Dwumfour – Stays

After having a powerful 2018 season, defensive tackle Michael Dwumfour didn’t have an impressive 2019 campaign to add on top of it. He is eligible to be a fifth-year senior and that would be a good option for him.

Dwumfour has 33 total tackles, six and a half tackles for loss, three sacks, two pass deflections, and an interception. His NFL draft stock isn’t high as of today as is, so another year wearing the winged helmet could give him a chance at getting his name called in April 2021.

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