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Sun, 08 Mar 2009 11:11:50 -0700
Megan Manfull, of the Houston Chronicle, reports the Houston Texans will not re-sign unrestricted free-agent TE Mark Bruener. Bruener likely will retire.
Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:28:33 -0700
Megan Manfull, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Texans TE Mark Bruener (hamstring) did not play in the team's Week 7 game. He will participate in practice this week and will be available to play in the team's Week 8 game.
Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:05:27 -0700
Megan Manfull, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Texans TE Mark Bruener (hamstring) missed the team's practice Thursday, Oct. 9, and he might miss the team's Week 6 game.
Wed, 08 Oct 2008 13:32:51 -0700
Megan Manfull, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Texans TE Mark Bruener (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 8. He may not play in the team's Week 6 game.
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:25:32 -0700
Megan Manfull, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Texans TE Mark Bruener (hamstring) did not play in the team's Week 5 game because of a hamstring injury. He may not play in the team's Week 6 game.
Sun, 05 Oct 2008 09:06:14 -0700
The Houston Texans have declared FB Chris Taylor, DL Frank Okam, OG Kasey Studdard, TE Mark Bruener, DL N.D. Kalu, OL Rashad Butler, FS Will Demps, LB Xavier Adibi inactive for Week 5.
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:14:10 -0700
Megan Manfull, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Texans TE Mark Bruener (hamstring) did not practice Friday, Oct. 3, and is considered out for the team's Week 5 game.
Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:29:17 -0700
Megan Manfull, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Texans TE Mark Bruener (hamstring) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 2. He likely will not play in the team's Week 5 game.
Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:53:35 -0700
Megan Manfull, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Texans TE Mark Bruener (hamstring) was limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 1. He has missed two games but may play Week 5.
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:00:44 -0700
Megan Manfull, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Texans TE Mark Bruener (hamstring) missed the team's game in Week 4, but he should return to practice this week. He could play Week 5.
Sun, 28 Sep 2008 08:52:59 -0700
The Houston Texans have declared RB Ahman Green, SS Brandon Harrison, FS Eugene Wilson, OG Kasey Studdard, TE Mark Bruener, DL N.D. Kalu, OL Rashad Butler, DL Tim Bulman inactive for Week 4.
Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:45:03 -0700
Megan Manfull, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Texans TE Mark Bruener (hamstring) did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 26. He has been ruled out of the team's Week 4 game.
Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:14:14 -0700
Megan Manfull, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Texans TE Mark Bruener (hamstring) was limited during practice Thursday, Sept. 25. He may not play in the team's Week 4 game.
Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:04:56 -0700
Megan Manfull, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Texans TE Mark Bruener (hamstring) was limited during practice Wednesday, Sept. 24. He may not play in the team's Week 4 game.
Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:36:59 -0700
Megan Manfull, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Texans TE Mark Bruener (hamstring) might take part in practice this week on a limited basis. He missed a week of practice and may miss more.
Sun, 21 Sep 2008 09:16:06 -0700
The Houston Texans have declared RB Ahman Green, DL Earl Cochran, FS Eugene Wilson, OG Kasey Studdard, TE Mark Bruener, OL Rashad Butler, DL Travis Johnson, LB Xavier Adibi inactive for Week 3.
Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:03:55 -0700
Megan Manfull, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Texans TE Mark Bruener (hamstring) missed practice Friday, Sept. 19, and will not play Week 3.
Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:32:11 -0700
Megan Manfull, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Texans TE Mark Bruener (hamstring) missed the team's practice Thursday, Sept. 18, and he is unlikely to be ready to play Week 3.
Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:09:44 -0700
Megan Manfull, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Texans TE Mark Bruener (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 17. He likely will not play Week 3.
Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:53:27 -0700
Megan Manfull, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Texans TE Mark Bruener (hamstring) was limited during practice Tuesday, Sept. 16. He should be able to play Week 3.
Fri, 12 Sep 2008 17:43:25 -0700
Houston Texans TE Mark Bruener (hamstring) is out for the team's Week 2 game.
Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:37:32 -0700
Megan Manfull, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Texans TE Mark Bruener (hamstring) did not participate in practice Thursday, Sept. 11. He likely will not play Week 2.
Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:34:51 -0700
Megan Manfull, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Texans TE Mark Bruener (hamstring) left practice early Wednesday, Sept. 10, after suffering a hamstring injury. It is not known if he will miss any time.
Mon, 10 Mar 2008 13:57:23 -0700
The Houston Texans announced Monday, March 10, they re-signed free-agent TE Mark Bruener. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Sun, 28 Oct 2007 12:33:55 -0700
The Houston Texans have declared RB Ahman Green, WR Andre Johnson, CB Dexter Wynn, WR Harry Williams, OG Kasey Studdard, TE Mark Bruener, OL Rashad Butler, LB Shawn Barber inactive for Week 8.
Sun, 28 Oct 2007 12:16:45 -0700
The Houston Texans have declared RB Ahman Green, WR Andre Johnson, CB Dexter Wynn, WR Harry Williams, OG Kasey Studdard, TE Mark Bruener, OL Rashad Butler, LB Shawn Barber inactive for Week 8.
Sun, 21 Oct 2007 08:54:58 -0700
The Houston Texans have declared WR Andre Johnson, CB Dexter Wynn, WR Harry Williams, OG Kasey Studdard, TE Mark Bruener, OL Rashad Butler, RB Samkon Gado, LB Shantee Orr inactive for Week 7.
Sun, 21 Oct 2007 08:53:34 -0700
The Houston Texans have declared WR Andre Johnson, CB Dexter Wynn, WR Harry Williams, OG Kasey Studdard, TE Mark Bruener, OL Rashad Butler, RB Samkon Gado, LB Shantee Orr inactive for Week 7.
Mon, 12 Mar 2007 20:33:43 -0700
HoustonTexans.com reports the Houston Texans have re-signed free agent TE Mark Bruener. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Sun, 12 Nov 2006 08:49:07 -0800
The Houston Texans have declared OT Brad Bedell, LB DaShon Polk, OG Drew Hodgdon, SS Guss Scott, DL Lional Dalton, TE Mark Bruener, RB Ron Dayne, OT Scott Jackson inactive for Week 10.
Sun, 12 Nov 2006 08:49:07 -0800
The Houston Texans have declared OT Brad Bedell, LB DaShon Polk, OG Drew Hodgdon, SS Guss Scott, DL Lional Dalton, TE Mark Bruener, RB Ron Dayne, OT Scott Jackson inactive for Week 10.
Wed, 27 Sep 2006 20:20:43 -0700
Houston Texans TE Owen Daniels is the team's starting tight end with TE Jeb Putzier and TE Mark Bruener splitting time as the No. 2 tight end depending on the situation. Putzier is used in passing situations and long-yardage situations while Bruener is used in short-yardage and goal-line situations.
Tue, 05 Sep 2006 19:03:01 -0700
Houston Texans TE Owen Daniels will start at tight end Week 1. The team might use two-tight end sets with Daniels lining up with either TE Mark Bruener or TE Jeb Putzier.
Sun, 27 Aug 2006 21:35:41 -0700
HoustonTexans.com reports Houston Texans TE Owen Daniels started at tight end Sunday, Aug. 27, in place of TE Mark Bruener.
Tue, 08 Aug 2006 20:12:32 -0700
HoustonTexans.com reports Houston Texans TE Mark Bruener will primarily be used in blocking situations, "Well, I think he will be our physical player on the line of scrimmage, but that doesn't mean he can't get out and make some catches for us, and make some plays."
Tue, 13 Jun 2006 06:41:31 -0700
Megan Manfull, of the Houston Chronicle, reports the Houston Texans will enter training camp with four tight ends on their roster. Houston Texans TE Mark Bruener, TE Jeb Putzier, TE Bennie Joppru and rookie TE Owen Daniels will compete for playing time at tight end.
Fri, 09 Jun 2006 15:34:30 -0700
Carmine Pirone, of HoustonTexans.com, reports the Houston Texans will ask their tight ends to be more than just blockers this coming season, particularly TE Mark Bruener. "We're asking him to do more running down the field than he's done in the past," Texans head coach Gary Kubiak said. "But he's doing a good job. He's a leader on this team. Guys respect him."
Fri, 16 Sep 2005 16:55:31 -0700
Megan Manfull, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Texans TE Mark Bruener (toe) practiced Friday, Sept. 16, and is expected to play during Week 2.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005 16:07:57 -0700
Megan Manfull, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Texans TE Mark Bruener (toe) did not practice Thursday, Sept. 15, but should be ready to play.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005 18:14:14 -0700
Megan Manfull, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Texans TE Mark Bruener (toe) did not practice Wednesday, Sept. 14. Bruener is expected to play in Week 2, but remains listed as questionable.
Mon, 12 Sep 2005 15:17:53 -0700
Megan Manfull, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Texans TE Mark Bruener (toe) is expected to practice during the upcoming week after injuring his toe Sunday, Sept. 11.
Sun, 14 Aug 2005 00:09:24 -0700
Megan Manfull, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Texans TE Mark Bruener (back) did not play in the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 13.
Wed, 06 Apr 2005 21:06:08 -0700
Houston Texans TE Mark Bruener is one of 36 NFL players who will be attending an executive education program at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, from April 6-8. The program is part of an ongoing NFL-NFLPA initiative to assist players in preparing for their post-playing careers.
Thu, 31 Mar 2005 19:20:46 -0800
HoustonTexans.com reports five Houston Texans—CB Jason Bell, DE Jerry DeLoach, S Jason Simmons, LB Kailee Wong and TE Mark Bruener—have enrolled in executive education programs at Harvard Business School and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. The programs run from April 6-8 and are part of an ongoing NFL-NFLPA initiative to assist players in preparing for their post-playing careers. Tuition will be covered by the NFL's Tuition Reimbursement Program.
Mon, 06 Dec 2004 20:05:12 -0800
Houston Texans TE Mark Bruener (neck) will be limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 8, reports J. Michael Moore of HoustonTexans.com.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004 20:04:03 -0700
Katie Lewis, of HoustonTexans.com, reports Houston Texans TE Mark Bruener (shoulder) has been listed as day-to-day with a shoulder ailment. He should, however, be able to practice this week, said head coach Dom Capers.
Mon, 19 Jul 2004 19:49:26 -0700
Carter Toole, of HoustonTexans.com, reports Houston Texans TE Mark Bruener will be expected to bring more to the team than just serving as a run blocker and catching the occasional pass this season. "He's always been one of the better blockers in the league but I really think Mark is an excellent addition to our team because of his experience and leadership capabilities," head coach Dom Capers said. "We've been so young on offense the past two years and I think Mark brings a veteran element to our offense. He's tremendous to have in that meeting room."
Mon, 22 Mar 2004 10:28:32 -0800
Updating previous reports, the Associated Press reports the Houston Texans signed TE Mark Bruener (Steelers) to a three-year contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Mon, 22 Mar 2004 10:21:52 -0800
HoustonTexans.com reports the Houston Texans have signed free agent TE Mark Bruener. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004 00:52:36 -0800
The Houston Chronicle reports the Houston Texans met with free agent TE Mark Bruener (Steelers) Monday, March 15.