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Texans' Neville Hewitt: Steps up after Al-Shaair ejection
Neville Hewitt finished Sunday's 23-20 win over the Jaguars with nine tackles (five solo).Hewitt unexpectedly stepped into a larger role for the Houston Texans' defense Sunday after Azeez Al-Shaair was ejected in the second quarter for his illegal hit on quarterback Trevor Lawrence. Hewitt ended up playing 49 defensive snaps and his nine tackles matched a season best from Week 7 against the Packers. With Al-Shaair suspended for three games, Hewitt should have the chance to take on a larger role for the Texans' defense, starting in Week 15 against the Dolphins on Sunday, Dec. 15.
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Texans' Neville Hewitt: Another impactful game
Neville Hewitt recorded six tackles, one pass defensed and forced a fumble in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Colts in Week 8.Hewitt snuffed out the Colts' final drive when he forced quarterback Anthony Richardson to fumble. It was the second consecutive week in which the backup linebacker made an impact as a fill-in for Azeez Al-Shaair. Hewitt has played 100 percent of the snaps the last two weeks, posting 15 tackles, three passes defensed, an interception and a forced fumble.
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Texans' Neville Hewitt: Tackle leader, pick in loss
Neville Hewitt recorded a team-high nine tackles and had an interception in Sunday's 24-22 loss to the Packers in Week 7.Hewitt filled in for the injured Azeez Al-Shaair (knee) and played 100 percent of the defensive snaps while also doing his part on special teams (six snaps). He made an impact immediately on the fourth play of the game, when he intercepted a Jordan Love pass near midfield and returned it 45 yards to set up Houston's first score. In a part-time role on defense (59 percent snap share) in Week 6, Hewitt had seven tackles after Al-Shaair was removed from the game.
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Texans' Neville Hewitt: Season-high nine tackles vs. Pats
Neville Hewitt logged nine tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 41-21 win over the Patriots.Hewitt filled in for Azeez Al-Shaair at outside linebacker after the latter injured his knee late in the first half of Sunday's game. Hewitt took advantage of the opportunity, and his nine combined tackles were his most since Week 15 of the 2021 season. Hewitt could start against the Packers in Week 7 if Al-Shaair is unable to overcome his knee injury.
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Texans' Neville Hewitt: Back with Houston
The Houston Texans re-signed Neville Hewitt to a one-year contract Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.Hewitt led the NFL in special-teams tackles last season while suiting up for 16 regular-season games. He played a career-high 358 snaps on special teams but just four defensive snaps, and as such holds little to no fantasy value in IDP formats.
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Texans' Neville Hewitt: Set to play versus New York
Neville Hewitt (hamstring) was a full participant in Friday's practice and carries no injury designation for Sunday's game against the Jets, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.Hewitt was able to ramp up his practice participation after sitting out Wednesday. He's played 240 snaps on special teams across 11 games and has registered nine tackles (six tackles) for the season.
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Texans' Neville Hewitt: DNP Wednesday
Neville Hewitt (hamstring) did not participate in Wednesday's practice session.Hewitt has yet to log a snap on defense as he sits behind Denzel Perryman and Blake Cashman on the middle linebacker depth chart. Hewitt has played 240 special teams snaps across 11 games this season and has recorded nine tackles (six solo).
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Texans' Neville Hewitt: Ready for Week 3
Neville Hewitt (illness) was not listed on the Houston Texans' injury report Wednesday.Hewitt appears to be ready to go for Week 3 after he missed the team's 31-20 loss to the Colts on Sunday. The middle linebacker operated only as a special-teams option in Week 1 and he'll likely return to that role again versus Jacksonville this weekend.
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Texans' Neville Hewitt: Out Sunday
Neville Hewitt (illness) is officially inactive ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts.Houston's third-string middle linebacker won't suit up this week after logging limited participation during Friday's practice. Hewitt will have the opportunity to return to the field during next week's game against Jacksonville.
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Texans' Neville Hewitt: Staying with Houston
Neville Hewitt re-signed with the Houston Texans on a one-year deal Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.Hewitt spent the last two seasons in Houston and played in 14 games last year, contributing 14 tackles (10 solo). The 30-year-old mostly made his mark on special teams though, seeing 307 snaps with the unit. He'll likely play a similar role in 2023.
Neville Hewitt
#43 LB / Houston Texans / EXP: 10YRS Height: 6-2 Weight: 234 lb Age: 31 College: Marshall Bye 14Fantasy Points by Week
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