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Troy Hairston: Heading to Houston
The Texans signed Hairston to their practice squad Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.The 25-year-old fullback failed to make Houston's initial 53-man roster, but he's now been brought back as a practice squad player. Hairston missed all of 2023 due to a back injury, but he appeared in 16 regular-season games for the Texans in 2022, and he could potentially find himself back on the team's active roster at some point this season.
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Troy Hairston: Cut by Houston
The Texans waived Hairston on Tuesday.Hairston missed all of 2023 after being placed on the Texans' injured reserve due to a back injury. He returned for training camp in the hopes of making Houston's 53-man roster this season like he did in 2022, but he wasn't successful in doing so this time around. Assuming he clears waivers, Hairston could look to stick around on the Texans' practice squad or explore opportunities elsewhere.
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Texans' Troy Hairston: Back for minicamp
Hairston (back) was spotted practicing during the Houston Texans' minicamp session Tuesday, per the Associated Press.Hairston missed all of Houston's 2023 season due to a back issue, but it now seems as if he's moved past this injury. The Central Michigan product appeared in 16 games in 2022, catching five of his eight targets for 19 yards while also playing 238 special teams snaps. He's expected to compete with Andrew Beck for the Texans' top fullback position as the offseason progresses.
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Texans' Troy Hairston: Officially lands on IR
Hairston (back) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.Hairston will now miss the 2023 campaign unless he reaches an injury settlement with the Houston Texans and can prove himself healthy. The second-year pro made the team as an undrafted free agent out of Central Michigan in 2022 and was believed to be competing with Andrew Beck for fullback duties. Instead, he'll now focus on getting healthy.
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Texans' Troy Hairston: Dealing with back injury
Hairston suffered a herniated disk Sunday and is expected to be placed on IR, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.Hairston was carted off the field after the injury happened. At the time it wasn't known what the injury was; however, an MRI revealed the extent of the injury. Although he has not been placed on IR yet, the move is expected to happen, and depending on the timing, he could end up being out for the season.
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Texans' Troy Hairston: Injured during practice
Hairston (undisclosed) was carted off the field during practice Sunday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 reports.Hairston's specific injury is unclear, as Wilson only notes that he was "down on the ground for a long time." The second-year fullback is likely competing for a roster spot with fullback/tight end hybrid Andrew Beck, so the sooner he can get back on the field, the better.
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Texans' Troy Hairston: Logs full session Wednesday
Hairston (chest) was listed as a full participant on the Houston Texans' injury report Wednesday.Hairston suffered a chest injury against Cleveland in Week 13, and he logged just one limited practice before being deemed inactive ahead of Sunday's loss to Dallas. Now, the rookie fullback should be ready to roll again heading into this Sunday's game versus Kansas City. Hairston has not provided much in the way of statistical production over 12 games, logging three catches on five targets for 12 yards, though he should reprise his role as a lead blocker on offense moving forward.
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Texans' Troy Hairston: Won't play Week 14
Hairston (chest) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.The undrafted rookie out of Central Michigan will miss his first game of the season after he managed only one limited practice this week on account of the chest issue. His absence Sunday leaves the Houston Texans without a true fullback, though Houston has four tight ends active who can step in as blockers out of the backfield as needed.
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Texans' Troy Hairston: Iffy for Week 14
Hairston (ribs) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against Dallas.Hairston picked up a rib injury during the team's Week 13 loss to Cleveland and was sidelined during Wednesday and Thursday's sessions due to the issue. However, he returned to practice Friday as a limited participant, giving himself a chance to suit up. Hairston has caught just three of five targets for 12 yards this season, so his availability shouldn't impact Houston's offense.
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Texans' Troy Hairston: Remains sidelined
Hairston (ribs) was a non-participant at practice Thursday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.Hairston suffered the injury in Sunday's loss to the Browns, but he was able to play through it after exiting for a short time. He has yet to practice this week, which will continue to leave him firmly questionable for Week 14 against the Cowboys.
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