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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Akeem Dent: Officially retires
Akeem Dent has retired from playing and joined the Houston coaching staff.Dent played six NFL seasons, three with the Falcons and three with the Texans, recording 203 tackles and three passes defensed across 90 games. He hasn't played since 2016 and was unlikely to get another opportunity with a club in 2019. He'll now operate as a defensive assistant coach for the Texans.
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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Jaguars' Akeem Dent: Signing with Jacksonville
Akeem Dent will sign with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.Dent notched only 11 tackles last season with the Texans. He'll serve as a depth linebacker in Jacksonville.
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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Texans' Akeem Dent: Cleared of concussion
Akeem Dent has been cleared from the league's concussion protocol.Dent will be available for Week 1 against the Bears. He'll back up at inside linebacker, giving Brian Cushing and/or Benardrick McKinney a breather.
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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Texans' Akeem Dent: Still in concussion protocol
Akeem Dent (concussion) practiced fully Wednesday but is still in NFL's concussion protocol, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.Dent suffered the concussion in the team's preseason finale, and while it looks like he is on his way to being medically cleared by practicing, he will still need to clear protocol before he can see the field.
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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Texans' Akeem Dent: Enters concussion protocol
Akeem Dent was shaken up in Thursday's preseason finale against the Cowboys and has entered the NFL's mandatory concussion protocol, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.Dent is a depth player at inside linebacker, but will need to pass a baseline neurological exam before he can be medically cleared to return to practice.
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by Jason Butt | CBSSports.com
Report: Texans to re-sign Akeem Dent to two-year deal
The Houston Texans will re-sign veteran linebacker Akeem Dent to a two-year contract, according to a report from ESPN's Josina Anderson. Dent started seven games a year ago for the Texans in his first season with Houston. He was originally selected in the third round of the 2011 draft by the Falcons. The Falcons traded Dent to the Texans for backup quarterback T.J. Yates in 2014. In his four-year career, Dent has totaled 174 tackles and 2 1/2 sacks.
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by Sean D'Oliveira | CBS Sports Staff
Texans list Andre Johnson, Arian Foster as probable for Sunday
The Texas listed wide receiver Andre Johnson (concussion) and running back Arian Foster (hip) as probable for Sunday’s game against the Ravens. Both Johnson and Foster were able to fully participate in Friday’s practice. The following players are also listed as probable: Tyson Clabo, Brian Cushing, Akeem Dent, Kareem Jackson, Johnathan Joseph, Whitney Mercilus, DeVier Posey and Jeff Tarpinian . The Houston Texans listed Garrett Graham (ankle), Mike Mohamed (concussion), Tom Savage (knee) and Xavier Su'a-Filo (back) as out. The Texans are 5-point underdogs.
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by Larry Hartstein |
Arian Foster, Brian Cushing among Texans ready to roll
Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (groin) and linebacker Brian Cushing (back, ankle) are active as expected for the game at Indianapolis after being listed as probable. Other Texans getting the green light include offensive tackle Tyson Clabo (foot), linebacker Akeem Dent (neck), cornerback Kareem Jackson (knee), cornerback Johnathan Joseph (knee, Achilles), safety Danieal Manning (hamstring) and linebacker Jeff Tarpinian (knee).
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by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com
Texans enter Week 14 clash vs. Jags relatively healthy
The Houston Texans enter their Week 14 clash against the Jaguars relatively healthy, with 13 of 16 players on the final injury report deemed probable. Those players include: Tackle Tyson Clabo (foot), inside linebacker Brian Cushing (knee), tight end Anthony Denham (illness), inside linebacker Akeem Dent (neck), running back Arian Foster (groin), running back Jonathan Grimes (ankle), cornerback Kareem Jackson (knee), wide receiver Andre Johnson (rest), cornerback Johnathan Joseph (ankle), punter Shane Lechler (biceps), tackle Derek Newton (knee) and nose tackle Ryan Pickett (back).Safety Danieal Manning (hamstring) was the only player on the report deemed questionable, while tight end Garrett Graham (ankle) and outside linebacke Jadeveon Clowney (knee) were ruled out. Clowney's disappointing rookie season has come to an end this week, as the team placed him on season-ending injured reserve and will undergo another surgery on his right knee.
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by Larry Hartstein |
Texans release Week 13 inactives
The Houston Texans declared linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (knee), offensive tackle Jeff Adams, defensive back Josh Aubrey, linebacker Akeem Dent (neck), cornerback Kareem Jackson (knee), quarterback Thad Lewis and wideout DeVier Posey inactive for the game against the Titans.
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