Tag: Right Tackle

Texans RT Tytus Howard to stay in Indianapolis hospital for concussion precaution

Houston Texans right tackle Tytus Howard will be staying overnight in an Indianapolis hospital after being diagnosed with a concussion.

Houston Texans right tackle Tytus Howard won’t be traveling back with the team after the 27-20 loss to the Indianapolis Colts Sunday afternoon at Lucas Oil Stadium.

The former 2019 first-round pick from Alabama State will be staying behind at an Indianapolis hospital overnight, which is a standard precaution after a player has been diagnosed with a concussion.

Howard sustained the concussion with 12:27 to go in the second quarter of the loss that sent the Texans to 4-10 on the season. Swing tackle Roderick Johnson replaced Howard for the remainder of the game.

If Howard misses any time, the Texans could possibly activate fourth-round rookie Charlie Heck to serve as swing tackle as Johnson would substitute for Howard for a game.

Seahawks tackles Brandon Shell, Cedric Ogbuehi could return this week

Seattle Seahawks tackles Brandon Shell and Cedric Ogbuehi, both who have been battling injuries, could return this week against Washington.

The Seattle Seahawks have suffered a number of injuries on the offensive line recently, most notably to the tackle position.

Starting right tackle Brandon Shell, who had sat out Weeks 12 and 13 with a high-ankle sprain, was able to play nearly two quarters of football on Sunday before re-injuring his ankle and exiting the game against the Jets.

As if Shell’s injury wasn’t bad enough, his backup Cedric Ogbuehi had already been ruled out of the matchup himself, suffering from a calf injury.

Coach Pete Carroll believes both offensive linemen have a chance to return to the action this week.

“(Shell) came out of the game, it was sore during the game, he said (it was) no worse than it was last week, so that’s a really positive sign for a chance for him to play,” Carroll said during his Monday interview on 710 ESPN Seattle. “We need Cedric to come back too to help us and get back in the rotation. He should be back, too.”

The Seahawks have Tuesday off but return to the VMAC on Wednesday to prepare to face the Washington Football Team in Week 15.

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Seahawks right tackle Brandon Shell re-injures ankle against Jets

Seattle Seahawks right tackle Brandon Shell re-injured his ankle in the team’s Week 14 win against the New York Jets at Lumen Field.

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The Seattle Seahawks were fortunate to have their starting right tackle, Brandon Shell, in the lineup in Week 14 against the New York Jets, but the reunion didn’t last long.

Shell left the game, limped to the locker room and was then ruled out for the remainder of the matchup with an ankle injury. He was replaced by Chad Wheeler, who was just signed off the practice squad this week.

“He tweaked it a couple times and then it was just one too many times,” coach Pete Carroll said of Shell after the win. “It was really studly of him just to go out and play. It’s going to be a touch and go week – I don’t know what’s going to happen this week and next weekend coming up.”

Shell had recently recovered from the high-ankle sprain he sustained in the Thursday night contest against the Cardinals in November, causing him to miss the last two games.

“I was really proud of him for playing this game,” Carroll continued. “He’s got a smile on his face but he’s going to be pretty sore tomorrow.”

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Seahawks right tackle Brandon Shell ready to go against Jets

After missing the last two weeks due to an ankle injury, Seattle Seahawks right tackle Brandon Shell ready to go against the New York Jets.

The Seattle Seahawks will see the return of their starting right tackle, Brandon Shell, just in time for him to face his former teammates, the New York Jets.

Shell, who has sat out since Week 12 with an ankle injury, is ready to play on Sunday.

“He had a full week of practice and he did really well,” coach Pete Carroll told reporters after Friday’s walkthrough. “He’s ready to go and really no hesitation there.”

Carroll said Shell has been a valuable addition to Seattle’s roster and it was important for him to get the chance to face off against his previous team.

“He’s just been a real positive, solid as a rock,” Carroll said. “Unfortunately he missed a couple of games here but every way, running game, pass game, he’s really been a great acquisition for us and he filled the spot and we’re real excited about him.”

The Seahawks and Jets are set to kick off at 1:05 p.m PT on Sunday.

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Seahawks RT Brandon Shell has good chance to practice this week

Seattle Seahawks starting right tackle Brandon Shell has a good chance to practice this week after recovering from a high ankle sprain.

The Seattle Seahawks were hurting at right tackle in Sunday’s loss to the New York Giants, to say the least, but one injured lineman could be close to returning.

Brandon Shell, who has missed the last couple of contests battling an ankle injury, is on the mend.

“Brandon Shell should be getting real close, he’s steadily improving,” coach Pete Carroll said during his Monday interview on 710 ESPN Seattle. “He wasn’t well enough to play but he has a good chance to practice some this week. It will probably take us all the way to the end of the week to know.

“I know playing against the Jets (his former team), he really wants to get in this game so he’ll do everything he can.”

With tackle Cedric Ogbuehi inactive against the Giants, backup right guard Jamarco Jones got the start at RT on Sunday until he too suffered an injury (groin pull) and had to leave the game. Chad Wheeler came in off the bench as Jones’ replacement.

Getting Shell back in the lineup would be key for Seattle to close out the regular season.

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Seahawks suffer only minor injuries in Week 13 loss to Giants

Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll provided a number of player injury updates following the team’s loss to the New York Giants in Week 13.

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The Seattle Seahawks suffered an upset loss at the hands of the New York Giants in Week 13, falling to the G Men 17-12. After the defeat, the Seahawks are now 8-4 on the year.

In addition to losing the ballgame, Seattle also suffered a couple of minor injuries during the matchup, including to right tackle Jamarco Jones – already the third-string player who was in at the position.

Jones was ruled out due to a groin injury late in the contest and Chad Wheeler was sent in off the bench.

Coach Pete Carroll confirmed Jones had pulled his groin during his postgame press conference.

Wide receiver Tyler Lockett took a hit to the head early in the game and went to the medical tent to be evaluated. He went through a quick concussion test and was cleared to play and re-entered the matchup.

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Deshaun Watson says Texans RT Tytus Howard ‘can be as great as he wants to be’

Houston Texans right tackle Tytus Howard has had a tremendous second year, and Deshaun Watson believes the 2019 first-rounder has a high ceiling.

Tytus Howard has manned the right tackle spot and given the Houston Texans another quality bookend.

Having Howard and Laremy Tunsil as bookends is certainly an upgrade over the past two seasons when the Texans had Julién Davenport and Kendall Lamm in 2018.

Howard, a former 2019 first-round pick from Alabama State, earned a spot on the Pro Football Writers of America’s all-rookie team despite starting just eight games due to an MCL injury. In Howard’s second year, quarterback Deshaun Watson believes that his right tackle can play at an even higher level.

“He can be as great as he wants to be, especially having L.T. [Tunsil] on the other side that can help him through technique and just film study and things like that,” Watson said. “He’s in a great position. He’s gotten better each and every game, each and every week. You see the confidence and the growth that he has in himself but also in the system and what we want him to do.”

The Texans had the making of a solid offensive line last season, but Howard playing in just eight games over the span of his rookie year. When Howard was placed on injured reserve in Week 13, the Texans had Chris Clark and Roderick Johnson split snaps at right tackle for the rest of the season.

The Texans have had complete participation from Howard in 2020.

Said Watson: “Last year he played a little bit and then got hurt. This year he’s playing pretty much every game, I think every game. He’s a guy that’s been battling through some injuries but now he’s getting his groove and his health fully back. He’s going to be great for us the last part of the season.”

The Texans take on the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday at 12:00 p.m. CT at TIAA Bank Field, and Howard will make his eighth start of the season.

Texans ILB Dylan Cole teases RT Tytus Howard: ‘Learn how to block’

Houston Texans inside linebacker Dylan Cole joked with right tackle Tytus Howard on Twitter that he needed to learn how to block.

Social media has provided a platform for fans and players to interact. The good part is fans can show their appreciation for their favorite players. The downside is it allows fans to be critical without the repercussions of expressing such opinions to someone’s face.

Houston Texans right tackle Tytus Howard took to Twitter Tuesday morning and alluded to that very subject.

“Social Media allows a lot of y’all to talk crap without consequences,” Howard wrote.

Inside linebacker Dylan Cole replied to Howard’s tweet and trolled the former 2019 first-round pick from Alabama State.

“Stop crying!” Cole wrote. “Learn how to block!!!”

Cole went next level and made mention of burner accounts on social media by claiming that he meant to send the unwarranted criticism from a different account. Fellow inside linebacker Tyrell Adams cracked up at Cole’s joke.

The Texans are having fun again, which is the result of finally getting off the schneid with a 30-14 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 5. It wasn’t just an ordinary win; it was an AFC South win that goes a long way to improving Houston’s record and possibly winning the division.

“I want to get back to having fun,” Texans chairman and CEO Cal McNair told play-by-play voice Marc Vandermeer on Oct. 7. “I want the guys flying around. I want playing fundamental and that will lead to wins and get us to where we’re going to go.”

Roster moves: Cowboys add veteran O-lineman, lose practice squad prospect

Dallas has signed journeyman right tackle Jordan Mills to their practice squad. Defensive lineman Ron’Dell Carter has left for Indianapolis.

The Dallas Cowboys’ offensive line has been a mix-and-match experiment over the first three games of the season. La’el Collins has yet to suit up and apparently isn’t close to doing so. Seven-time Pro Bowler Tyron Smith has missed the past two games. Cam Erving is on injured reserve.

Terence Steele came out of Sunday’s game with food poisoning. Zack Martin shifted over midgame to play a position he hasn’t tried since college. A rookie was out there snapping the ball to Dak Prescott against the best team in the conference. Suffice it to say, it’s been a cobbled-together unit. And now the front office is bringing in new parts and pieces to work with.

On Tuesday, the Cowboys signed right tackle Jordan Mills to the team’s practice squad. A fifth-round draft pick in 2013, Mills has seen action in 90 games, with 84 starts on his resume.

Originally drafted by the Bears, Mills has also spent time with Detroit, Buffalo, Miami, and Arizona, as well as a previous short stint in Dallas.

The Cowboys claimed Mills in early September 2015, but a foot injury kept him out of the season opener, played just days later. The Louisiana Tech product was released the following week to make room for another lineman.

Now he returns to Dallas to provide some sorely-needed depth as OL coach Joe Philbin’s group struggles to find its footing in this young and injury-riddled season.

In other roster news, the organization has lost one of its practice squad darlings.

Ron’Dell Carter was a defensive superstar at James Madison in the FCS. The undrafted free agent was a promising prospect entering 2020’s Cowboys camp and looked to be something of a project for new defensive line coach Jim Tomsula.

Now he’ll be wearing a horseshoe on his helmet instead of a star as he looks to break onto a starting roster.

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ESPN says Texans RT Tytus Howard was 2nd-best tackle in run blocking from Week 2

Houston Texans right tackle Tytus Howard won 89% of his run block engagements in Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.

Houston Texans right tackle Tytus Howard may be the best option for the run game to get yards.

According to ESPN Stats and Info, the former 2019 first-round pick from Alabama State won 89% of his run block engagements, the second-best in the NFL from Week 2.

The Texans didn’t a chance to run the ball much in Week 2 as their 33-16 loss to the Baltimore Ravens was hallmarked with turnovers and playing catch-up the entire game. However, when the run game did go to Howard’s side, they had decent success.

Howard missed eight games last due to complications from a sprained MCL in Week 6 that lingered throughout the year. The member of the 2019 Pro Football Writers of America all-rookie team has started two games and finished both of them at right tackle this season.