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Texans' E.J. Speed: Seven tackles in Week 12 win
E.J. Speed recorded seven tackles (three solo) in the Houston Texans' win over the Bills on Thursday night.Speed played just 47 percent of the defensive snaps and 16 snaps on special teams, and he matched his season-high with the seven tackles against Buffalo. On the season, Speed has played 43 percent of the defensive snaps and 55 percent of the downs on special teams. He's produced 43 tackles (26 solo) and one pass breakup across 11 appearances.
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Texans' E.J. Speed: Logs seven stops vs. Seahawks
E.J. Speed tallied seven total tackles (six solo) during Monday night's 27-19 loss to the Seahawks.Speed played a season-high 44 defensive snaps in Houston's Week 7 loss. The 30-year-old linebacker has now tallied 23 total tackles in his first six games as a Texan, contributing both defensively (116 snaps) and on special teams (93 snaps). He's expected to remain one of Houston's top linebackers in the Week 8 matchup against the 49ers.
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Texans' E.J. Speed: Remaining in AFC South
E.J. Speed and the Houston Texans have agreed upon a one-year, $5 million contract, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports.Speed had a breakthrough season statistically in 2024, tallying career-high marks with 142 tackles and five defensed passes (including one interception) over 15 regular-season contests with the Colts. However, his overall PFF grade of 56.7 ranked just 134th among NFL linebackers due largely to a poor grade in pass coverage. Speed has also worked on special teams throughout his career and will likely be part of that unit while also providing depth at linebacker for the Texans. His role on defense could be magnified if Christian Harris, who played in only three regular-season games in 2024 due to a calf injury, or Azeez Al-Shaair, who logged just 11 regular-season appearances, have any trouble staying on the field again.
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Colts' E.J. Speed: Notches 142 stops in 2024
E.J. Speed tallied 142 total tackles (93 solo) and five passes defended, including one interception, across 17 regular-season games in 2024.The Tarleton State product had the most productive season of his career in 2024, setting new career highs in total tackles and passes defended while also nabbing the first interception of his career. Despite finishing the season as Indianapolis' third-leading tackler, Speed recorded the 12th-most stops in the NFL. Coming off a career year, Speed is set to become an unrestricted free agent at the start of the new league year. He's expected to be a sought-after player, likely signing a multi-year deal with a team in need of inside-linebacker help this offseason.
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Colts' E.J. Speed: Good to go against Giants
E.J. Speed (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Giants.Speed didn't play in Week 16 against the Titans due to a knee injury. He opened the week with consecutive DNPs, but he managed to log a full practice Friday, which was enough for him to be cleared to play Sunday. Speed will start at linebacker alongside Zaire Franklin and Jaylon Carlies, while Segun Olubi, Cameron McGrone and Grant Stuard provide rotational depth.
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Colts' E.J. Speed: Questionable to face G-Men
E.J. Speed (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants.After a pair of DNPs to start the week, Speed was listed as a full participant in Friday's practice. He missed Week 16 with the injury but appears to have a chance to play Sunday. Jaylon Carlies filled in as an every-down linebacker alongside Zaire Franklin in Speed's absence last week.
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Colts' E.J. Speed: Out against Tennessee
E.J. Speed (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Titans, Nate Atkins of The Indianapolis Star reports.Speed will miss his second game of the season as the Indianapolis Colts take on the Titans at home. The sixth-year linebacker missed Week 7 against the Dolphins with a knee problem, and this very likely could be related to that injury. His next chance to see the field will be Week 17 versus the Giants.
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Colts' E.J. Speed: Double-digit stops in loss
E.J. Speed recorded 13 total tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 31-13 loss to the Broncos.Speed led the Indianapolis Colts in tackles in Week 15, reaching double-digit stops for the fourth time in seven games and eighth time overall in 2024. The linebacker has now compiled 130 total tackles (87 solo) and four passes defensed, including an interception, over 13 contests this season.
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Colts' E.J. Speed: Has nice day in win
E.J. Speed recorded nine tackles (eight solo) and a pass defensed during Sunday's 25-24 win at New England.Speed tallied nine-plus tackles for the fifth time in his last six contests in Week 13, and his pass breakup prevented a big gain on the Patriots' final drive of the game. He projects as a good IDP option for the fantasy playoffs after the Indianapolis Colts' bye in Week 14.
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Colts' E.J. Speed: Another double-digit tackle game
E.J. Speed finished with 11 tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 24-6 loss to the Lions.Speed has now recorded double-digit stops in seven of the 11 games he's played in this season. He has also played on more than 90 percent of the defensive snaps in all 11 contests. In total, the linebacker has 108 tackles (72 solo) and three pass breakups, including an interception, in 2024.
E.J. Speed
#45 LB / Houston Texans / EXP: 7YRS Height: 6-4 Weight: 227 lb Age: 30 College: Tarleton St. Bye 6Fantasy Points by Week
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