The Texans plan to release Addison, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Addison, 35, was due a $3 million salary for 2023, but the Texans are moving on and clearing more than $2.3 million in cap space. He recorded just one sack in 12 appearances last season. Addison has 68 career sacks across 170 games of action.
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Texans' Mario Addison: Added to active roster
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The Texans activated Addison (thigh) from injured reserve Saturday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
Addison was forced to miss the first four games of the season after landing on injured reserve due to a thigh injury, but he's set to make his season and team debut in Week 5. The veteran pass rusher has recorded at least five sacks in eight consecutive seasons and will look to continue that streak during his first campaign with Houston.
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Texans' Mario Addison: Doubtful for opener
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Addison (thigh) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Colts.
After practicing in a limited capacity Wednesday, Addison failed to take the field during each of Thursday and Friday's sessions. The specifics of his thigh injury are currently unclear, but it sounds like the 260-pound defensive lineman might need at least one more week to move past the issue.
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Texans' Mario Addison: Signs two-year deal with Houston
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The Texans signed Addison to a two-year contract Monday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
Addison appeared in every game for the Bills last year and recorded six sacks. The veteran defensive end will once again be coached by Jacques Cesaire, who also moved from Buffalo to Houston this offseason.
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Panthers' Mario Addison: Joining Buffalo
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Addison agreed to terms on a three-year contract with the Bills on Monday, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
The 32-year-old had 34 tackles (20 solo), 9.5 sacks and two forced fumbles in 16 games in 2019, and he's recorded at least nine sacks in each of the past four seasons. Addison figures to fill the void in Buffalo's pass rush left by the departure of Shaq Lawson, who is signing with the Dolphins.
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Panthers' Mario Addison: Sits out Wednesday's practice
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Addison (shoulder) didn't participate at Wednesday's practice.
Addison was dealing with a chest injury entering Sunday's loss to the Seahawks, but he played a typical 72 percent of defensive snaps and picked up the shoulder injury. The 32-year-old's practice participation Thursday and Friday will offer additional clarity to his Week 16 availability.
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Panthers' Mario Addison: Trending in right direction
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Interim coach Perry Fewell said Friday that he's "very optimistic" Addison (chest) will suit up against the Seahawks on Sunday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Addison is officially considered questionable for Week 15, but he appears on track to suit up versus Seattle. The veteran linebacker will likely draw his usual start on the weak side, though Brian Burns would stand to see increased usage if Addison is limited in any capacity.
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Panthers' Mario Addison: Busy in defeat
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Addison had seven tackles (four solo) and 1.5 sacks in Sunday's 29-21 loss to the Redskins.
Addison tied for fourth on Carolina in stops, posting a season high in the process. In addition to contributing toward a couple of sacks, bringing his tally to 9.5 this year, Addison also led the Panthers with three quarterback hits, corroborating his high level of involvement Sunday.
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Panthers' Mario Addison: Gets another sack
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Addison registered three solo tackles and a sack in Sunday's 29-3 loss to the Falcons.
Addison now sports eight sacks through nine appearances this season, comfortably leading the Panthers in the category once again.
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Panthers' Mario Addison: Downgraded to out
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The Panthers have downgraded Addison (personal) to out for Sunday's tilt against the Titans, Max Henson of the Panthers' official site reports.
Addison has been away from the team this week following his brother's death. His absence in Week 9 should allow rookie Brian Burns to take on an increased role at outside linebacker.
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Panthers' Mario Addison: Gets another sack
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Addison recorded two tackles (one solo) and a sack while also forcing a fumble in Sunday's 34-27 win over the Jaguars.
Addison drove an opposing offensive lineman back into Jags quarterback Gardner Minshew, forcing a fumble that was returned 56 yards for a Panthers touchdown. Besides that valuable contribution, he also posted another sack, bringing his season total to 6.5, currently good for second in the league.
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Panthers' Mario Addison: Paces team in sacks
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Addison finished the 2018 regular season with 35 tackles (20 solo), nine sacks and two fumbles forced in 16 games played.
Addison led Carolina in sacks for the third straight season, bringing his total to 29.5 quarterback takedowns over that span. Additionally, his 35 tackles this season marked the second most of his eight-year career. At 31 years old, Addison remains under contract with the Panthers for next season, when he'll aim to keep a strong presence coming off the edge.
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Panthers' Mario Addison: Listed as full participant
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Addison (shoulder) was listed as a full participant on Thursday's injury report, Joseph Person of The Athletic reports.
Addison was held out of Wednesday's practice with a shoulder injury, but he's not expected to miss game action heading into Sunday's tilt against Seattle.
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Panthers' Mario Addison: Sack on Sunday
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Addison recorded four tackles (all solo) and a sack across 50 defensive snaps in Sunday's loss to the Redskins.
Addison now has 3.5 sacks on the season, which leads the Panthers. The defensive end also played in 71 percent of the defensive snaps Sunday, which paced the entire defensive line. He'll look to keep up his strong play Sunday at Philadelphia.
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Panthers' Mario Addison: Earns another sack
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Addison picked up a sack for his only tackle during Sunday's 31-21 victory over the Bengals.
Overall, the Bengals' offensive line did a nice job protecting Andy Dalton, allowing just two sacks to Addison and Efe Obada. Addison has 3.5 sacks through three games, a year after racking up a career-high 11 quarterback takedowns.
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Panthers' Mario Addison: Strong play continues in opener
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Addison totaled three tackles (one solo), including 1.5 sacks, and a forced fumble in Sunday's 16-8 victory against Dallas.
Addison has averaged over 10 sacks per year the last two seasons and the strong run of play has continued into his age-31 season. His was one of several impressive individual performances in what was a strong day for the Panthers' defense. Addison and the rest of the unit will look to maintain momentum in next week's game against Atlanta.
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Panthers' Mario Addison: Will be ready Sunday
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Addison (illness) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Packers.
Addison's removal from the Panthers' injury report cleared up any concern about his availability after the illness kept him out of Thursday's practice. The defensive end sits at 9.5 sacks through 13 games, tying the career high he set in 2015.
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Panthers' Mario Addison: Out sick
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Addison was absent from practice Thursday due to illness, Max Henson of the Panthers' official site reports.
The defensive end will have a couple days to shake the illness before Sunday's tilt with the Packers If he's ultimately unable to suit up, expect Wes Horton to see increased defensive reps.
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Panthers' Mario Addison: Picks up sack Sunday
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Addison notches a sack in Sunday's win over the Jets.
Addison's sack total on the season is now up to 7.5. On the day, the veteran defensive end tallied two tackles (one solo) and did his damage across 44 defensive snaps (63.0 percent).
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Panthers' Mario Addison: Not practicing Tuesday
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Addison (knee) did not practice Tuesday, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.
Addison was questionable all of last week but ended up taking the field Sunday against the Lions, registering two tackles and a sack in the process. Look for more updates on the defensive end's status once Wednesday's injury report is released.
