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The Panthers have signed 11 members of their practice squad to future deals.
Carolina Panthers assistant general manager Dan Morgan began the organization’s transition from Scott Fitterer on Monday.
In addition to signing tight end Stephen Sullivan and defensive linemen Nick Thurman and LaBryan Ray to one-year extensions, the team also brought back 11 practice squad members on future deals.
Here are those 11 players:
To fill Jonathan Mingo’s vacancy, the Panthers have signed G J.D. DiRenzo to their active roster while adding RB Mike Boone to the practice squad.
The Carolina Panthers had some adjustments to make this afternoon upon placing wide receiver Jonathan Mingo on injured reserve.
Taking Mingo’s place on the active roster is fellow rookie J.D. DiRenzo. The 6-foot-6, 315-pound guard was elevated from the practice squad to the game day roster in each of the past three weeks.
DiRenzo appeared in two of those three outings, recording four offensive snaps in the Week 15 win over the Atlanta Falcons and just one in the Week 16 loss to the Green Bay Packers. Each look, per Pro Football Focus, came as an extra blocker along the Carolina offensive line.
With DiRenzo now up, the Panthers have signed running back Mike Boone to take the hog molly’s place on their practice squad.
The 5-foot-10, 206-pound rusher has accumulated six NFL seasons—having spent time with the Minnesota Vikings, Denver Broncos and Houston Texans. He played in nine games for Houston this season, totaling 23 rushing yards on five attempts along with seven receptions for another 40 yards.
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Texans TE Dalton Schultz has been ruled out for Sunday’s game vs. Broncos.
The Houston Texans released their inactives for their Week 13 matchup against the Denver Broncos before kickoff on Sunday.
Quarterback Case Keenum, wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson, running back Mike Boone, defensive end Myjai Sanders, guard Nick Broeker and tight end Dalton Schultz were listed as inactive for the contest.
Inactives for #DENvsHOU ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/VIlQbVP4XN
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) December 3, 2023
Keenum, Sanders and Broeker respectively have often found themselves inactive for this season. Boone has served exclusively in a backup capacity at running back while assisting on special teams. Hutchinson, albeit occasionally featured, has struggled to climb the depth chart as a sixth-round rookie in Houston’s talented passing offense.
Schultz stands alone as a major inactive for the Texans. His capable blocking and natural connection with rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud have been a key element to Houston’s passing game. In his place, tight end Brevin Jordan will be asked to step up.
The Texans and Broncos kick things off at 12 p.m. CT on CBS.
Several former Broncos will face off against their former team on Sunday, including fullback Andrew Beck and running back Mike Boone.
When the Denver Broncos go on the road to face the Houston Texans this week, they will see some familiar faces.
Texans fullback Andrew Beck, who played for the Broncos from 2019-2022, has one rushing touchdown and one kickoff return for a touchdown this season.
Houston running back Mike Boone, who played in Denver from 2021-2022, has five carries and seven receptions this season. Boone has also returned four kickoffs.
Texans tight end Eric Saubert, who played for the Broncos from 2021-2022, is yet to catch a pass this season. Houston backup quarterback Case Keenum, who played in Denver in 2018, has only appeared in two games, completing two passes.
The Texans also have a former member of the Broncos’ coaching staff in tight ends coach Jake Moreland, who held that role in Denver last year.
Earlier this year, Houston also rostered former Broncos cornerback Darius Phillips and ex-Denver tight end Eric Tomlinson during training camp, but Phillips and Tomlinson failed to make the Texans’ 53-man roster this summer.
Beck, who has 236 snaps on offense and 128 snaps on special teams this year, will likely have the biggest role among ex-Broncos players this weekend.
The Houston Texans went with Mike Boone as their reserve running back behind Dameon Pierce and Devin Singletary.
The Houston Texans knew who they wanted as their top two running backs in Dameon Pierce and Devin Singletary. Even Dare Ogunbowale figured into the Texans’ plans with the running back stable.
However, one veteran back that grew on the coaching staff and personnel department throughout the offseason program and training camp was Mike Boone.
“Mike is an experienced player,” general manager Nick Caserio told reporters Aug. 30. “He’s taken advantage of his opportunities in games and I’d say he’s taken advantage of some opportunities in practice.”
The former Minnesota Vikings and Denver Broncos running back led all Texans on the ground with 16 carries for 88 yards and a touchdown through three preseason games. Boone was also the Texans’ leader in scrimmage yards in the past two exhibition contests.
“Mike has had a great attitude and he’s been consistent with his performance since he got here,” Caserio said. “Still a younger player even though he has four or five years of experience. It’s good to have those players here, but you can only give one the ball during the game, or probably two. At some point, you’re going to need those players.”
The most work Boone got on offense was in 219 when the Vikings started the 5-10, 205-pound back in two of 16 games active. Boone tallied 49 carries for 273 yards and a touchdown, setting career highs in all three categories.
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Houston Texans running back Mike Boone scored an 11-yard touchdown on the ground against the New Orleans Saints in preseason.
Arm tackles won’t stop Mike Boone 😤
📺: #HOUvsNO on FOX
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/624TrfDUF6 pic.twitter.com/GSYSscMBcY— NFL (@NFL) August 28, 2023
The Houston Texans may have their running back hierarchy, but that is still no reason to sleep on Mike Boone.
The Texans’ RB3 flashed bell-cow moves against the New Orleans Saints Sunday night at the Caesars Superdome. With the score tied 10-10 with 2:29 to go in the second quarter, Boone took a handoff from quarterback E.J. Perry and sprinted 11 yards for a touchdown. Along the way, Boone used the spin cycle to get out of a few would-be Saints tackles.
Boone, 28, has played 57 career games for the Minnesota Vikings and Denver Broncos. Houston signed Boone to a two-year contract in free agency.
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The Houston Texans had their share of studs and duds in the 28-3 preseason loss to the Miami Dolphins.
The Houston Texans took it on the chin in their second preseason game.
The scoreboard can sometimes be misleading in exhibition contests, including even the concept of winning and losing. But the Miami Dolphins dominated the Texans 28-3 for the home opener inside NRG Stadium Aug. 19.
The Dolphins out-gained the Texans 398 to 186. Miami had control of the football for 38:42 compared to the Texans’ 21:18. Certainly fans in South Beach had more fun observing their offensive backups than did Houston fans, who saw defense and special teams most of the afternoon.
Even though the Texans had a forgettable outing, there were some performances worth mentioning both good and bad.
What can the Houston Texans expect from former Denver Broncos RB Mike Boone? @byjonheath from @thebroncoswire provided valuable insight.
The Houston Texans are in the midst of a completing a rebuild.
Part of the job is gathering the materials to pull it off, namely free agents on short-term deals.
Among the Texans’ most surprising signings was veteran running back Mike Boone, who spent the last two seasons with the Denver Broncos as valuable depth in their backfield.
Broncos Wire managing Jon Heath provided insight as to how Boone might be able to help out in new offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik’s offense. Here is a look at a different perspective on the Boone signing.
Mike Boone is leaving the Broncos to sign a two-year, $3.1 million contract with the Texans.
The Houston Texans have agreed to terms with former Denver Broncos running back Mike Boone on a two-year, $3.1 million contract, according to KPRC-TV’s Aaron Wilson.
After spending the first three years of his career as a depth running back and special teams ace with the Minnesota Vikings, Boone signed a two-year deal with the Broncos in 2021, reuniting with general manager George Paton.
Boone struggled with injuries during his two years in Denver, missing nine games in 2021 and eight games in 2022. He was productive when healthy, averaging 4.9 yards per carry, but the Broncos were ready to move on this offseason.
Boone totaled 255 yards from scrimmage in 17 games in Denver and played 150 snaps on special teams. Boone served as the Broncos’ RB3, and he will likely have a similar role in Houston. Boone’s replacement in Denver might not yet be on the roster.
We are tracking all of the team’s free agency moves on Broncos Wire.
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Here are the details of the contract with the Houston Texans and RB Mike Boone.
The Houston Texans added a running back early in free agency who can at least backup Dameon Pierce and also provide as a contributor on special teams.
Aaron Wilson from KPRC-TV was able to obtain the details of the Texans’ two-year contract with running back Mike Boone. The total value of the contract is $3.1 million, and that includes base salaries of $1.15 million, $1.25 million, and a $300,000 signing bonus.
Boone can also earn $200,000 per game in active roster bonuses each season along with $300,000 in annual playtime incentives.
The former Minnesota Vikings and Denver Broncos running back has had 631 special teams snaps throughout his career compared to 300 offensive snaps through 57 games, two of which he started.
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