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Texans' Jalen Pitre: Scores as nickel
Jalen Pitre recorded two tackles, one for a loss, and scored on an interception return in Saturday's preseason game against the Giants.Pitre, playing the nickel cornerback, kicked off the scoring when he stepped up to pick off an ill-advised pass from Daniel Jones for a five-yard return for a touchdown. The pick six was set up by defensive end Derek Barnett, who had Jones in his clutches as the ball was thrown. Pitre is returning to a hybrid style he thrived in at Baylor, playing both safety and the nickel. Not playing exclusively at safety will likely result in fewer tackles for Pitre, who had 147 during this rookie 2022 season and 84 last season.
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Texans' Jalen Pitre: Getting work at nickel corner
Jalen Pitre told reporters after practice Tuesday that he has been playing snaps at nickel corner during training camp and OTAs, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.Pitre had played nickel corner at Baylor, and he noted that "it's been fun to play some nickel here in training camp, in OTAs, and I'm all in on the process," per Jonathan Alexander and Jon Poorman of The Houston Chronicle. In his rookie season in 2022, Pitre led the Houston Texans with 141 total tackles across 17 regular-season games, but he saw those numbers dip in 2023, finishing with 84 tackles (58 solo), five passes defended and one forced fumble over 15 regular-season games. Pitre struggled at times to adjust to a new scheme in 2023, but his willingness to play nickel corner, like he did in college, should provide him comfort in his second year under head coach DeMeco Ryans.
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Texans' Jalen Pitre: Fewer tackles in second season
Jalen Pitre had 84 tackles, five passes defensed, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery over 15 regular season games in 2023.Pitre had to adjust to new coaches and a new scheme in 2023 and didn't come near the 147 tackles he recorded as a rookie in 2022. He was even benched during the second half of the Houston Texans' Week 16 game against the Browns. Despite the drop in tackles, Pitre earned better coverage grades during his second season, per Pro Football Focus. The 2022 second-round draft pick has two years remaining on his rookie deal and should return as a starter at safety.
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Texans' Jalen Pitre: Second-most tackles in win
Jalen Pitre had seven tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 26-3 win over the Titans.Pitre finished second on the Houston Texans defense in tackles behind Desmond King. Pitre played every single defensive snap for the 10th time this season. The 2022 second-round pick out of Baylor has 77 tackles (54 solo), five passes defended, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery over 14 games this season.
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Texans' Jalen Pitre: Solid performance in loss
Jalen Pitre tallied eight tackles (seven solo) during the Houston Texans' 30-6 loss to the Jets on Sunday.Pitre finished second on the team in tackles Sunday and has now logged at least six tackles in each of the past four games. The 24-year-old will look to keep producing during Houston's upcoming matchup with the Titans.
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Texans' Jalen Pitre: Productive in close loss
Jalen Pitre recorded nine tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 24-21 loss versus the Jaguars.It's the best tackle total Pitre has managed since Week 5 at Atlanta. It's been a relatively disappointing season for him so far after he posted impressive numbers as a rookie in 2022, but the Broncos could prove to be a favorable matchup for him in Week 13.
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Texans' Jalen Pitre: Big day in loss
Jalen Pitre tallied 11 total tackles (seven solo), one pass deflection and one fumble recovery during the Houston Texans' 21-19 loss to the Falcons this Sunday.Pitre was productive in his second game back from a chest injury that landed him in the hospital during Houston's Week 1 loss to Baltimore. The 24-year-old was the Texans' second-leading tackler this past Sunday, trailing only Henry To'oTo'o (12 tackles). Pitre seemed to be back at full health as well, playing on 100 percent of the team's defensive snaps. The 2022 second-round pick led Houston in tackles last season and finished fifth in Defensive Rookie of the Year voting, so expect him to continue wreaking havoc for the Texans' defense.
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Texans' Jalen Pitre: Upgraded to full Thursday
Jalen Pitre (chest) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.It's an upgrade for Pitre after he was limited Wednesday. Pitre is looking likely to make his return from a bruised lung suffered in the Week 1 loss to the Ravens and now appears to be on track to do so in the Week 4 clash against the Steelers on Sunday.
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Texans' Jalen Pitre: Gets in limited practice
Jalen Pitre (chest) was limited in Wednesday's practice.Pitre is trying to return after missing the last two games with a bruised lung he sustained in Week 1. Veterans M.J. Stewart and Eric Murray have been picking up the slack at safety in Pitre's absence.
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Texans' Jalen Pitre: Returns to practice Wednesday
Jalen Pitre (chest) practiced Wednesday for the first time since suffering a bruised lung in Week 1, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.Pitre's hoping to return to action Sunday against the Steelers after missing Houston's past two games. If Pitre's able to play against Pittsburgh, he would likely reclaim the starting free safety role. M.J. Stewart got most of the snaps at the position in Week 2, while Eric Murray took over for most of Week 3.
Jalen Pitre
#5 DB / Houston Texans / EXP: 3YRS Height: 6-0 Weight: 200 lb Age: 25 College: Baylor Bye 14Fantasy Points by Week
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