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Texans waive CB Cornell Armstrong and LB Tae Davis

The Houston Texans announced they have waived cornerback Cornell Armstrong and linebacker Tae Davis.

The Houston Texans announced they have waived linebacker Tae Davis and cornerback Cornell Armstrong as part of their attempt to get to 53 players on their final roster before 3:00 p.m. Central Time on Aug. 31.

The Texans also announced the trading of defensive end Shaq Lawson to the New York Jets. The three moves put the Texans at 76 players on their active roster. It is worth mentioning that offensive tackle Marcus Cannon and guard Lane Taylor are still on the physically unable to perform list, and receiver Taywan Taylor is on the injured reserve.

Houston still has 23 more moves to make to get at 53 men. They don’t have to necessarily make 23 cuts; as proven with the Lawson trade, they can dispense players through that method, too. Players on the injured reserve won’t count against the active roster, and neither will players on the physically unable to perform list — at least not for the first six weeks.

Texans sign Browns special teamers Tavierre Thomas, Tae Davis

Thomas and Davis have been fixtures on the Browns special teams

The Cleveland Browns special teams units are losing two key components from the last couple of seasons, and both players are heading to Houston.

The Texans have signed CB Tavierre Thomas and LB Tae Davis to free agent contracts on Wednesday, the first day of the new NFL season. Thomas will get $4 million over two years, while the details of Davis’ deal have yet to be released.

Thomas made a name for himself as an undrafted rookie in 2018. When he got into the lineup on special teams the coverage and blocking starkly improved immediately. He got some chances at cornerback with all the Browns injuries and COVID-19 attrition in 2020 as well, but his appeal is his greatness on special teams.

The same is true of Davis, who played just 25 snaps on defense in 22 games over two seasons in Cleveland.

Texans agree to terms with former Giants, Browns linebacker Tae Davis

The Houston Texans have signed former New York Giants and Cleveland Browns linebacker Tae Davis.

The Houston Texans have added another piece to their defense with the signing of linebacker Tae Davis.

According to Davis’ agent, David Canter with DEC Management, the Texans have agreed to terms with former New York Giants and Cleveland Browns linebacker

Davis signed with the Giants as an undrafted free agent from Chattanooga. The 6-1, 224-pounder managed to make the Giants’ active roster and played 14 games for New York, starting in four games.

In 2019, Davis was waived by the Giants after the first four games. The Browns picked him up off waivers and he played nine games to close out the season.

Davis collected seven combined tackles and a pass breakup in his 13 games with the Browns in 2020.

The Texans have made a series of moves in free agency to bolster their special teams and also provide depth at the linebacker and defensive line positions, given they are transitioning from the 3-4 scheme to the Tampa-2 scheme under new defensive coordinator Lovie Smith.

Report: Browns won’t tender restricted free agent Tae Davis

Davis has played almost exclusively on special teams

First it was Tavierre Thomas, now it’s Tae Davis. A report from Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network indicates the Browns will not offer a contract tender offer to Davis, a restricted free agent linebacker.

It’s not a terribly surprising development. Davis played almost exclusively on special teams in his Browns career. Since Cleveland claimed Davis off waivers in October of 2019, he’s played just 25 snaps on defense in 22 games.

While he has been impressive on special teams, the value of tendering him an offer worth $2.3 million for one year. The Browns recently made the same decision with Thomas, a cornerback who has made his NFL living thus far on special teams.

Wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge is also a restricted free agent and requires a tender offer prior to Wednesday’s deadline. If the Browns don’t tender Hodge, he will join Thomas and Davis as unrestricted free agents free to sign with any team–including the Browns.

Giants vs. Browns: A revenge game for many

A Week 15 matchup between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns will be a revenge game for many — probably more than you realize.

The New York Giants will be entertaining some old friends when the Cleveland Browns come to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey this Sunday night.

Additionally, the Browns are going to see some familiar faces on the other side of the ball as well.

In fact, there are quite a few cross-connections here in Week 15.

Browns injury report: Mayfield limited, Wyatt Teller out for Wednesday’s practice

Several starters were limited in the Wednesday practice session

The Browns got back to the practice field on Wednesday to prepare for Sunday’s trip to Cincinnati to face the 1-4-1 Bengals. It offered the first look at the updated health status for several Brown players who have been battling injuries over the last week(s).

The focus is on Baker Mayfield and the starting quarterback’s injured ribs. Mayfield was a limited participant in Wednesday’s session with the rib injury. He is expected to play, as he did in Week 6 with the same injury.

Right guard Wyatt Teller was one of three Browns who did not practice. TEller is week-to-week with a calf injury suffered in Week 5. Safety Andrew Sendejo (shin) and LB Jacob Phillips (knee) also sat out.

Joining Mayfield as limited in Wednesday’s practice session in Berea:

  • RB Kareem Hunt (ribs)
  • WR Jarvis Landry (hip and ribs)
  • S Karl Joseph (hamstring)
  • P Jamie Gillan (groin)
  • C JC Tretter (knee)
  • TE David Njoku (shoulder)

 

Browns injury update: 3 defenders out on Wed. but Adrian Clayborn returns

Updating the Browns practice participation from Wed. in advance of Week 5

Wednesday marked the first transition into Week 5 practice preparation for the Cleveland Browns. The team took to the practice field in Berea without its starting defensive tackle tandem, though the Browns did welcome back a key defensive reserve.

Both Sheldon Richardson (thigh) and Larry Ogunjobi (oblique) did not practice on Wednesday. Ogunjobi left Sunday’s win over the Cowboys with the injury and has yet to return to action.

They were joined on the sidelines by reserve LB Tae Davis, who has missed considerable time the last two weeks with an elbow injury.

The Browns did get a return from top reserve DE Adrian Clayborn. The veteran missed Week 4 with a hip injury but was back at full speed on Wednesday in the portion of practice open to the media.

Also of note: Greedy Williams did not appear on any injury updates as still being out. The second-year CB has yet to take the field after suffering a shoulder injury in training camp.

Terrance Mitchell back at Browns practice, Greedy Williams and M.J. Stewart still out

The Browns secondary remains loaded with injuries but did get Terrance Mitchell back on Thursday

Thursday’s practice session in Berea saw one member of the Browns injury-ravaged secondary get back on the field. Cornerback Terrance Mitchell made his return to the active practice session after missing time nursing a knee injury.

It was a welcome boost to the defensive back depth chart. Greedy Williams and M.J. Stewart both remained sidelined for the afternoon practice. Williams is still out with a shoulder injury suffered in Monday’s practice, while Stewart is resting a hamstring issue that also appeared to first materialize on Monday.

Kevin Johnson, who was having an excellent training camp, is week-to-week with a lacerated liver suffered last week. Stewart had been getting Johnson’s first-team reps as the slot cornerback before going down himself. Johnson has returned to being on the sidelines but is not yet cleared for practice.

Donovan Olumba and Donnie Lewis Jr. have been the primary beneficiaries of increased reps while the players above them sit out.

Two other players who missed Wednesday’s practice, TE David Njoku and LB Tae Davis, were back and actively practicing on Thursday.

Former Giants LB Tae Davis talks Eli Manning, Odell and more

Former New York Giants LB Tae Davis talks Eli Manning, Odell Beckham Jr., Freddie Kitchens and more with Giants Wire.

Former New York Giants linebacker Tae Davis discussed Eli Manning’s retirement press conference on Friday and reflected on his time as a teammate with the future Hall of Fame quarterback.

“He’s everything you would want in a Giants player the way he carried himself on and off the field. It hasn’t always been pretty with him having to deal with scrutiny from the media, but he has been very respectable went about it the right way,” Davis told Giants Wire.

“He’s totally unselfish. Very friendly and always there for you as a teammate if you needed someone to lean on for guidance or advice. He was just that type of guy. The way he went about things it told you everything you need to know. You could learn a lot from watching how he prepared.

“It was something that a lot of guys saw coming at some point, but it was still a shock to everyone in terms of it being the beginning of the end for Eli’s career. It was weird seeing him run scout team, it just didn’t feel right.

“I was very surprised that they pulled the plug so early but it was unfortunately one of those deals where we signed up for it as the people upstairs are the ones making decisions in the best interest of the team.”

Davis came away even more impressed with Manning after watching him handle this low moment.

“Seeing how he dealt with being benched, especially as a two-time Super Bowl champ and the history of his family name and legacy on the Giants, it was tough for him but it showed how humble he is. I’ve never seen anything like it. Guys with his success and accolades wouldn’t be willing to keep quiet and accept a backup role.

“I just remembered watching the Eagles game (Eli’s first start since being benched in Week 2) and was happy for Eli proving he could still play great football after all the things he went through earlier in the season.

“I believe he’s a lock for the Hall of Fame. He’s top 10 in passing and total touchdowns and has won 2 Super Bowls over Tom Brady.”

Davis was waived by the Giants on October 29th.

Shortly after, Davis  was picked up by the Cleveland Browns, where he would reunite with his former Giants teammates Odell Beckham Jr. and Olivier Vernon.

Davis discussed his perception of Beckham despite all the negative buzz that’s been surrounding the star wide receiver.

“The media controls a lot of opinions. I don’t think anything has changed with Odell,” Davis said. “You’re always going to have growing pains going to a new team. He’s going to get it turned around in his second year on this offense. It’s always the minor things when something comes up and gets plastered everywhere.

“I look up to Odell like an older brother, but I see him time in and time out. I see his passion and wanting to win and win the right way. Both he and OV helped a lot with my transition here and making sure I was situated coming over here at mid-season.

“We are one of the most talented teams on paper. It takes time for guys to gel together. The work ethic is there.”

Davis also commented on his now former head coach Freddie Kitchens, who the Browns fired after his first season due to the team producing a disappointing record of 6-10.

“Freddie was more of a players coach. When I got there halfway through the season, he definitely wanted to have fun. I felt he had pretty good control of the team, but at the end of the day, some guys are still going to do what they want.”

It is fair to assume the poor season plus other dysfunctional tales on and off the field with the Browns also played a role in the termination of Kitchens.

“He wasn’t a bad coach. As a first-time head coach, he was still adjusting and trying to figure out the new role. With the team we had, he had to figure it out quick. We didn’t get the job done on the field and the organization did what they felt was best, but I’m in full support of Freddie,” Davis said.

Rumors have swirled that Kitchens will be added to the Giants’ staff, reuniting him with Joe Judge. However, those rumors have not yet been confirmed.

“I wish him nothing but the best with the giants. I know he’s going to attack it with his full effort,” said Davis.

“Having a guy like him on the staff [would help] teach Judge where he went wrong/right based on his own experience. Same with Jason Garrett, it helps having that experience. If you have a staff like that, you have those multiple opinions to help coach Judge decide what’s best.”

After a promising 2018 rookie campaign with the Giants (two sacks, 33 tackles, two tackles for a loss, and one pass deflection), Davis took a step back in his sophomore season playing only two games on the Giants defense. Davis recorded three tackles before primarily serving as a special team’s player once he got to the Cleveland Browns in Week 9.

Davis told me that he has already begun making adjustments to his diet and sleep schedule this offseason in order to come into training camp rejuvenated as he hopes to get back on the same track that saw him start four games at linebacker in a productive season for the Giants back in 2018.

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