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Texans' Mario Edwards: Officially placed on IR
The Houston Texans placed Mario Edwards (pectoral) on injured reserve Monday.Edwards suffered a season-ending torn pectoral muscle during Houston's 40-20 win over the Cardinals in Week 15, so his placement on IR is nothing short of expected. With the veteran defensive tackle now sidelined, expect Naquan Jones to operate as the Texans' top rotational option at defensive tackle behind starters Sheldon Rankins and Tommy Togiai.
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Texans' Mario Edwards: Out for the year
Mario Edwards sustained a torn pec in Sunday's 40-20 win over the Cardinals and will miss the remainder of the season, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.The 31-year-old has appeared in all 14 of the Houston Texans' games this season, recording 13 total tackles, including 1.5 sacks, across 279 defensive snaps. With Edwards set to miss the rest of the year, expect Sheldon Rankins and Tommy Togiai to operate as Houston's top interior defensive linemen.
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Texans' Mario Edwards: Returning to Houston
Mario Edwards is slated to re-sign with the Houston Texans on a two-year, $9.5 million contract, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.Edwards, who is now preparing for his age-31 season, is coming off a resurgent 2024 campaign in which he tallied 31 tackles (21 solo), the highest mark he's logged since his rookie year back in 2015. His 2024 tackle total also included 3.0 sacks, and Edwards added two pass breakups and two fumble recoveries across 13 regular-season games.
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Texans' Mario Edwards: Resurgent 2024 campaign
Mario Edwards finished the 2024 regular season with 31 total tackles (12 solo), including 3.0 sacks, while also adding two passes defensed and two fumble recoveries across 13 games.Edwards was able to record his highest tackle total since his rookie season in 2015 with the Raiders. The defensive lineman was also able to secure his first two career fumble recoveries in 2024. Edwards will enter the offseason as an unrestricted free agent ahead of the 2025 campaign.
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Texans' Mario Edwards: Set to return in Week 11
The Houston Texans removed Mario Edwards' roster exemption Monday.The 30-year-old defensive lineman was reinstated from his four-game suspension by the NFL on Nov. 11, and his activation Monday suggests that he'll return for the Texans' Week 11 matchup against the Cowboys. Expect Edwards to serve as one of Houston's top rotational defensive lineman Monday night, having recorded 18 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, through six appearances this season.
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Texans' Mario Edwards: Reinstated by NFL
The NFL reinstated Mario Edwards from his four-game suspension Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.Edwards was suspended Oct. 14 for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy, but he's since served his time and missed the Houston Texans' last four contests. The veteran defensive lineman recorded 18 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, and one pass defended through six appearances before his suspension. He's expected to play in Sunday's matchup against the Cowboys, but he must still be activated to the Texans' active roster in order to suit up.
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Texans' Mario Edwards: Placed on Reserve/Suspended list
The Houston Texans placed Mario Edwards on the Reserve/Suspended list Monday.Edwards was officially taken off the active roster after it was announced earlier Monday that he would be suspended for four games without pay for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy. In the 30-year-old's absence, Tim Settle will likely start at defensive tackle in his place.
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Texans' Mario Edwards: Suspended for four games
Mario Edwards was suspended four games without pay Monday for violating the NFL's substance of abuse policy, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.Edwards has appeared in all six of the Houston Texans' games this season, recording 15 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, and defending one pass. The Florida State product will be eligible for reinstatement ahead of Houston's Week 11 matchup against the Cowboys on Nov. 18.
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Texans' Mario Edwards: Records sack versus Colts
Mario Edwards logged three tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, in the Houston Texans' 29-27 win versus Indianapolis on Sunday.Edwards recorded one of Houston's two sacks Sunday while starting in place of Denico Autry who's currently serving a six-game PED suspension. The 30-year-old should continue to see increased playing time until Autry's suspension comes to an end.
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Texans' Mario Edwards: In for larger role
Mario Edwards is expected to start in place of Denico Autry, who will serve a six-game PED suspension to begin the Houston Texans' 2024 campaign, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.Edwards hasn't seen much of the field over the last three seasons, starting just nine games during that span, but he's set for a larger role now that Autry has been suspended. Last year, Edwards appeared in 15 games and played 392 defensive snaps for the Seahawks, posting 21 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, and one forced fumble. He's now expected to line up alongside Danielle Hunter to begin the Texans' 2024 season.
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