Houston released Mason on Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Mason has played in 32 regular-season games for the Texans over the last two seasons, but the team has now opted to part ways with the veteran. He'll turn 32 in August, but he may profile as an appealing option for teams in need of some veteran reinforcements for their offensive line.
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Texans' Shaq Mason: Green light to play vs. Kansas City
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Mason (knee) does not carry an injury designation into Saturday's AFC divisional-round game against the Chiefs.
Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reported Tuesday that Mason was a long shot to play in Saturday's game due to an MCL injury. However, Mason was able to log a full practice Thursday, and it appears he's progressed enough in his recovery to play. He's slated to reclaim his starting spot at right guard while Juice Scruggs (ankle) and Kendrick Green provide depth at the position in case Mason aggravates his injury.
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Texans' Shaq Mason: Upgrades to limited work
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Mason (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Mason has been sidelined for the Texans' last three games due to a MCL injury sustained in the Week 16 loss to the Chiefs, and Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reported Tuesday that he won't play in Saturday's divisional-round rematch in Kansas City. However, Mason upgraded from a DNP on Tuesday to a limited session Wednesday, increasing his odds of suiting up Saturday. If Mason misses his fourth consecutive game in the divisional round, Juice Scruggs (ankle) or Kendrick Green will likely get the start at right guard.
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Texans' Shaq Mason: Likely out again vs. Kansas City
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Mason (knee) isn't expected to play in Saturday's divisional-round game against the Chiefs, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Mason went down in Week 16 with a MCL injury and will miss a fourth straight contest. Juice Scruggs should again stick at right guard, with Jarrett Patterson remaining at center for Houston.
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Texans' Shaq Mason: Week-to-week following knee injury
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Mason (knee) is considered week-to-week and appears unlikely to play Wednesday against the Ravens, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Mason suffered a knee injury in the first half of Saturday's loss to the Chiefs and was unable to return to action. With Mason unlikely to be ready to play on another short week, Kendrick Green will presumably replace him as the Texans' starting right guard against the Ravens.
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Texans' Shaq Mason: Hurts knee in Week 16
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Mason (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Saturday's game against the Chiefs.
Mason was hurt in the first half and won't return. Per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston, Mason is having imaging done on his knee at a hospital in Kansas City. Kenyon Green will take over at right guard for the Texans.
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Texans' Shaq Mason: Finalizing extension
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Mason is set to finalize a three-year $36 million contract with the Texans on Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
The Texans acquired Mason from the Buccaneers back in March and will now give him some additional financial security beyond the 2023 season. The 29-year-old started all 17 games last season and will likely be a mainstay at right guard for Houston during the upcoming campaign.
