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Sat, 24 Sep 2016 22:27:26 -0700

Free-agent QB T.J. Yates is a possible option for the New England Patriots in Week 4 if they feel that QBs Jimmy Garoppolo (shoulder) and Jacoby Brissett (thumb) won't be healthy enough to play, according to ESPN's Mike Reiss. The Patriots worked out Yates on Sept. 20.

Fantasy Tip: Despite the team's incredible 3-0 start, someone like Yates wouldn't move the needle for fantasy owners, though if anyone could squeeze a "W" out of that situation it'd have to be head coach Bill Belichick.

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| Source: ESPNBoston.com - Mike Reiss

Tue, 20 Sep 2016 16:24:43 -0700

Free-agent QBs T.J. Yates (Texans) and Sean Renfree (Falcons) worked out for the New England Patriots Tuesday, Sept. 20.

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| Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter

Tue, 30 Aug 2016 13:09:22 -0700

Free-agent QB T.J. Yates (Texans) has been fully cleared after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament last season, according to a source.

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| Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport

Sun, 07 Aug 2016 07:18:01 -0700

Houston Texans QB Tom Savage has had an impressive first week of training camp, according to head coach Bill O'Brien. "He's really worked hard to change his body, become stronger, become quicker, quicker release," O'Brien said. "He has a much better knowledge of our offense. It takes a while for that position. The only thing Tom needs is an opportunity. Tom is a good football player and he's put a lot of time in to get to where he is right now." Savage is competing with QBs Brandon Weeden and T.J. Yates to serve as the backup to QB Brock Osweiler.

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| Source: Houston Chronicle - Aaron Wilson

Thu, 24 Dec 2015 12:07:39 -0800

Houston Texans QB T.J. Yates (knee) will undergo surgery on his torn anterior cruciate ligament Monday, Dec. 28. He hopes to be back in time for training camp next offseason.

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| Source: Houston Chronicle - Aaron Wilson

Mon, 21 Dec 2015 13:47:15 -0800

Houston Texans QB T.J. Yates (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Dec. 21, after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament in Week 15.

Fantasy Tip: If Brian Hoyer is healthy, he'll be the starting quarterback this weekend; if he's not, then Brandon Weeden would probably be the leading candidate to start. Hoyer would be worth considering, but Weeden should be avoided. Stay tuned.

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| Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter

Mon, 21 Dec 2015 10:49:33 -0800

Houston Texans QB T.J. Yates (knee) has been diagnosed with torn anterior cruciate ligament, according to sources.

Fantasy Tip: Brian Hoyer and Brandon Weeden will be candidates to start for the final two weeks of the regular season, so owners should keep an eye out on the situation to see which player starts. Both quarterbacks have played well at times this season but they are not great fantasy options.

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| Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter

Sun, 20 Dec 2015 12:54:28 -0800

Houston Texans QB T.J. Yates (knee) is believed to have suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament during the team's Week 15 game and will miss the rest of the season.

Fantasy Tip: Brian Hoyer and Brandon Weeden are options to start in Week 16 depending on how Hoyer recovers from his concussion. Neither are strong option for fantasy owners and should be passed over in most leagues.

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| Source: Houston Chronicle - John McClain

Sun, 20 Dec 2015 11:44:36 -0800

Houston Texans QB T.J. Yates (knee) and WR Cecil Shorts (groin) have been ruled out for the rest of the game in Week 15 against the Indianapolis Colts.

Fantasy Tip: With Yates and Shorts out, Brandon Weeden and DeAndre Hopkins could become the new hookup for the Texans. Nate Washington and Ryan Griffin may also see more targets. Brian Hoyer may return next week, though, so stay tuned to Houston's quarterback situation.

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| Source: HoustonTexans.com

Sun, 20 Dec 2015 11:24:44 -0800

Houston Texans QB T.J. Yates (knee) went to the locker room with a knee injury in Week 15 against the Indianapolis Colts.

Fantasy Tip: This could be a serious injury for Yates, but nothing is official yet. With Yates out, Brandon Weeden takes over as the Texans' starting quarterback. This is an avoidable situation as long as Brian Hoyer isn't starting.

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| Source: Houston Chronicle - Aaron Wilson

Wed, 16 Dec 2015 10:41:43 -0800

Houston Texans QB Brian Hoyer (concussion) has been ruled out for Week 15 against the Indianapolis Colts. QB T.J. Yates will start the game.

Fantasy Tip: Yates ($4,500, 9.0% of cap) has been adequate in guiding the Texans to several wins this year, but his fantasy ceiling is limited. You should downgrade all of Houston's receivers as a result, but DeAndre Hopkins remains a must-start in traditional leagues. Indy is a great matchup for quarterbacks this year, but Yates is still a dart throw in daily formats.

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| Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter

Mon, 14 Dec 2015 13:24:00 -0800

Houston Texans QB Brian Hoyer (concussion, neck, wrist) is doubtful to play in Week 15 against the Indianapolis Colts after he suffered his second concussion of the season in Week 14, according to head coach Bill O'Brien. Hoyer was sacked five times against the New England Patriots. He suffered memory loss when he had a concussion against the Cincinnati Bengals Nov. 16. QB T.J. Yates is being prepared to start against the Colts.

Fantasy Tip: The Colts are one of the best fantasy matchups for quarterbacks, and although Yates will be dirt cheap on FantasyScore, he's still too risky to trust. Houston's receiving game will take a hit with Yates in there, although DeAndre Hopkins is still a must-start in traditional leagues.

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| Source: ESPN.com

Mon, 14 Dec 2015 08:54:42 -0800

Houston Texans QB T.J. Yates is preparing to start Sunday, Dec. 20, with QB Brian Hoyer (concussion) sidelined with a concussion, according to a source.

Fantasy Tip: Yates would face off against the Indianapolis Colts, but he doesn't have much upside in fantasy.

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| Source: Houston Chronicle - Aaron Wilson

Sun, 22 Nov 2015 22:57:11 -0800

Houston Texans QB T.J. Yates led the team to a second straight win in Week 11, but head coach Bill O'Brien said Sunday, Nov. 22, that when QB Brian Hoyer (concussion) is healthy Yates will head back to the bench. "Hoyer is our starter," O'Brien said. "When he comes back, when he's healthy, he'll come back in there and we've spoken to T.J. about that."

Fantasy Tip: Yates faces a very favorable matchup in Week 12 against the New Orleans Saints, should Hoyer has a setback or not be able to go.

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| Source: Houston Chronicle - Aaron Wilson

Fri, 20 Nov 2015 16:37:31 -0800

Houston Texans QB T.J. Yates will start in Week 11 against the New York Jets with QB Brian Hoyer (concussion) sidelined.

Fantasy Tip: The Jets defense has been beat in recent weeks, but Yates ($4,500, 9.0% of cap) should still not inspire any confidence in daily gamers in his first start of the year. Stay away.

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| Source: ESPN.com - Tania Ganguli

Wed, 18 Nov 2015 15:12:27 -0800

Houston Texans QB Brian Hoyer (concussion) is unlikely to start in Week 11 against the New York Jets, according to sources, which means QB T.J. Yates is expected to start.

Fantasy Tip: The Jets defense has faltered of late, but if Yates ($4,500, 9.0% of cap) indeed starts, you'll need to downgrade Houston's offensive weapons -- mainly DeAndre Hopkins ($8,800, 17.6% of cap). Don't get cute and think of using Yates as a deep sleeper, either.

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| Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport

Mon, 16 Nov 2015 21:41:08 -0800

Houston Texans QB T.J. Yates completed five of his 11 pass attempts for 69 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in the Week 10 win against the Cincinnati Bengals, subbing for the injured QB Brian Hoyer (concussion).

Fantasy Tip: Yates has something against the Cincinnati Bengals, as nearly all of his career highlights have come against the Stripes. It's uncertain if he will be needed in Week 11 against the Arizona Cardinals in place of Hoyer, but he is not a recommended FantasyScore option if he does get the nod.

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| Source: The Associated Press

Tue, 27 Oct 2015 16:19:56 -0700

Free-agent QB T.J. Yates (Falcons) signed an undisclosed deal with the Houston Texans Tuesday, Oct. 27. He will serve as the backup to QB Brian Hoyer for the rest of the season.

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| Source: NFL.com - Gregg Rosenthal

Tue, 27 Oct 2015 11:32:42 -0700

Free-agent QB T.J. Yates (Falcons) could be rejoining the Houston Texans in light of the release of QB Ryan Mallett, according to sources. QB Brian Hoyer is currently the only quarterback on the Texans' roster.

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| Source: ESPN.com - Tania Ganguli

Fri, 04 Sep 2015 13:37:17 -0700

Atlanta Falcons QB T.J. Yates was released Friday, Sept. 4.

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| Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - D. Orlando Ledbetter

Tue, 25 Aug 2015 10:00:56 -0700

Updating a previous item, the Atlanta Falcons are working out free-agent QB Rex Grossman (Redskins) Tuesday, Aug. 25. Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan is a supporter of Grossman from their time working together with the Washington Redskins, Houston Texans and Cleveland Browns. Backup QBs T.J. Yates and Sean Renfree have failed to do much during training camp.

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| Source: NFL.com - Marc Sessler

Sun, 16 Aug 2015 06:10:46 -0700

Atlanta Falcons QB T.J. Yates knows he has to earn the backup quarterback job behind QB Matt Ryan. Yates is in an open competition with QB Sean Renfree. "We are competing at every position every single day. I have to earn my spot on this team, like everybody else," Yates said Saturday, Aug. 15.

Fantasy Tip: In Friday's preseason opener, Yates completed 9-of-15 passes for 105 yards and an interception, while Renfree completed 6-of-7 passes for 68 yards. Yates has appeared in 14 regular season games in his career, but he hasn't thrown a touchdown pass since his rookie season in 2011. Renfree has never appeared in a regular season NFL game.

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| Source: ESPN.com - Vaughn McClure

Mon, 09 Mar 2015 22:49:50 -0700

The Atlanta Falcons re-signed free-agent QB T.J. Yates to a one-year, $1.5 million contract Monday, March 9, a source said.

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| Source: ESPN - Adam Caplan

Fri, 29 Aug 2014 00:23:23 -0700

Atlanta Falcons QB T.J. Yates threw for two touchdowns and 243 yards in his team's 24-14 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Fantasy Tip: Yates had thrown 39 percent of his passes for completions prior to this outing, but this was a strong performance and could vault him into the No. 2 slot behind Matt Ryan. Yates carries little fantasy value unless he makes the roster and Ryan gets hurt, so watch the next couple days to see if he survives roster cuts.

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| Source: The Associated Press

Thu, 19 Jun 2014 05:20:33 -0700

The Atlanta Falcons acquired QB T.J. Yates from the Houston Texans in exchange for LB Akeem Dent.

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| Source: ProFootballTalk.com - Mike Florio

Tue, 17 Jun 2014 19:04:32 -0700

The Baltimore Ravens are expected to look into signing free-agent QB T.J. Yates (Texans) after he was released by the Houston Texans Tuesday, June 17.

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| Source: The Baltimore Sun - Aaron Wilson

Tue, 17 Jun 2014 14:53:48 -0700

The Houston Texans released QB T.J. Yates Tuesday, June 17, according to a source.

Fantasy Tip: This likely means that Case Keenum has the inside track over rookie Tom Savage as the backup to Ryan Fitzpatrick.

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| Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport

Fri, 13 Jun 2014 12:00:04 -0700

The Houston Texans finished organized team activities Friday, June 13, without a starting quarterback. QBs Ryan Fitzpatrick, Case Keenum, T.J. Yates and rookie Tom Savage are competing for three roster spots. Fitzpatrick, who is expected to start Week 1, had a "decent offseason" and has done well picking up a new offense, according to head coach Bill O'Brien. Savage hasn't been ruled out for the No. 2 position.

Fantasy Tip: Whoever ends up being the starter in Houston won't be worthy of starter status on your fantasy team. He'll be a bye-week replacement at best.

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| Source: Houston Chronicle - Brian T. Smith

Mon, 09 Jun 2014 11:05:25 -0700

The Houston Texans likely would release QB Case Keenum or QB T.J. Yates if they decide to take only three quarterbacks to training camp, because QBs Ryan Fitzpatrick and Tom Savage appear to be locks for the roster.

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| Source: Houston Chronicle - John McClain

Thu, 05 Jun 2014 19:19:11 -0700

Updating a previous report, Houston Texans QBs Ryan Fitzpatrick, Case Keenum, T.J. Yates and Tom Savage are progressing at the same rate, head coach Bill O'Brien said Thursday, June 5, and the team's starter remains undetermined.

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| Source: HoustonTexans.com - Drew Dougherty

Tue, 27 May 2014 14:37:25 -0700

Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien is saying that right now, after the first day of organized team activities Tuesday, May 27, the quarterback competition is wide open between QBs Ryan Fitzpatrick, Case Keenum, T.J. Yates and Tom Savage. The team will look to make sure all of the quarterback repetitions are equal for all four quarterbacks, but they'll look to narrow the focus as the season approaches.

Fantasy Tip: Realistically, this job will come down to Fitzpatrick and Keenum, or whoever performs better this summer and in training camp. Neither QB would be more than a matchup play as a weak QB2, though.

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| Source: Houston Chronicle - Brian T. Smith

Tue, 29 Apr 2014 07:10:14 -0700

The Baltimore Ravens are monitoring Houston Texans QBs T.J. Yates and Case Keenum in case one of them is released after the NFL Draft.

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| Source: The Baltimore Sun - Jeff Zrebiec

Fri, 27 Dec 2013 16:08:18 -0800

Houston Texans WR DeVier Posey (ankle) has been ruled out for Week 17. LB Joe Mays (knee) is listed as questionable. QB T.J. Yates (back), FB Greg Jones (knee), WR DeAndre Hopkins (ankle), TE Ryan Griffin (knee), OG Wade Smith (knee), OT Derek Newton (knee), DE Antonio D. Smith (knee), LB Brooks Reed (thumb), LB Darryl Sharpton (knee), LB Justin Tuggle (elbow), CB Josh Victorian (back) and SS D.J. Swearinger (foot) are listed as probable. Posey did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 27. Jones, Griffin, Mays, Sharpton, Antonio Smith and Wade Smith were limited during practice while the other players fully participated in practice.

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| Source: KFFL.com

Thu, 26 Dec 2013 16:14:26 -0800

Houston Texans FB Brad Smelley (back, calf), WR DeVier Posey (ankle) and LB Joe Mays (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 26. FB Greg Jones (knee), TE Ryan Griffin (knee), OG Wade Smith (knee), DE Antonio D. Smith (knee) and LB Darryl Sharpton (knee) were limited during practice. QB Case Keenum (thumb), QB T.J. Yates (back), WR DeAndre Hopkins (ankle), OT Derek Newton (knee), LB Brooks Reed (thumb), LB Justin Tuggle (elbow), CB Josh Victorian (back) and SS D.J. Swearinger (foot) fully participated in practice.

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| Source: KFFL.com

Wed, 25 Dec 2013 10:05:47 -0800

Houston Texans interim head coach Wade Phillips said QB T.J. Yates will not be an option to start Week 17.

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| Source: Houston Chronicle - John McClain

Mon, 23 Dec 2013 13:50:31 -0800

Houston Texans interim head coach Wade Phillips said QB Case Keenum (thumb) has not been ruled out for Week 17 and will be evaluated during practice this week. Phillips indicated QB T.J. Yates could start over QB Matt Schaub if Keenum is not able to play.

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| Source: Houston Chronicle - John McClain

Fri, 20 Dec 2013 13:38:00 -0800

Houston Texans QB Case Keenum (thumb) and WR DeVier Posey (ankle) are out for Week 16. FB Brad Smelley (back) is questionable. FB Greg Jones (knee), CB Johnathan Joseph (groin), LB Darryl Sharpton (ankle), DE Antonio D. Smith (knee), OG Wade Smith (knee), LB Joe Mays (knee), LB Justin Tuggle (elbow), OT Derek Newton (knee), S D.J. Swearinger (foot), CB Josh Victorian (back), DE J.J. Watt (hand), LS Jonathan Weeks (elbow) and QB T.J. Yates are probable. Keenum and Posey missed practice Friday, Dec. 20. Jones, Joseph, Sharpton, both Smiths, Mays, Tuggle and Swearinger were limited while the others practiced in full.

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| Source: KFFL.com

Thu, 19 Dec 2013 13:28:58 -0800

Houston Texans QB Case Keenum (thumb), WR DeVier Posey (ankle) and FB Brad Smelley (back) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 19. FB Greg Jones (knee), CB Johnathan Joseph (groin), LB Darryl Sharpton (ankle), DE Antonio D. Smith (knee), OG Wade Smith (knee), LB Joe Mays (knee) and LB Justin Tuggle (elbow) were limited. OT Derek Newton (knee), S D.J. Swearinger (foot), CB Josh Victorian (back), DE J.J. Watt (hand) and QB T.J. Yates (back) practiced in full.

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| Source: KFFL.com

Sun, 15 Dec 2013 08:42:13 -0800

The Houston Texans have declared OG Alex Kupper, OT Andrew Gardner, OG Cody White, TE Garrett Graham, FS Jawanza Starling, QB T.J. Yates, DL Tim Jamison inactive for Week 15.

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Fri, 13 Dec 2013 13:07:55 -0800

Houston Texans WR DeAndre Hopkins (ankle) is questionable for Week 15. FB Greg Jones, LB Darryl Sharpton (wrist), OG Wade Smith (knee), CB Kareem Jackson (ribs), CB Johnathan Joseph (groin), FS Shiloh Keo (illness), LB Joe Mays (knee), CB Brice McCain (groin), OT Derek Newton (knee), S D.J. Swearinger (foot), LB Jeff Tarpinian (groin), CB Josh Victorian (back) and QB T.J. Yates (back) are probable. Hopkins, Jones, Sharpton and Smith were limited in practice Friday, Dec. 13, while the others practiced in full.

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| Source: KFFL.com

Thu, 12 Dec 2013 12:41:27 -0800

Houston Texans WR DeAndre Hopkins (ankle), FB Greg Jones (knee), LB Darryl Sharpton (wrist) and OG Wade Smith (knee) were limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 12. TE Jake Byrne (illness), CB Kareem Jackson (ribs), CB Johnathan Joseph (groin), FS Shiloh Keo (illness), CB Brice McCain (groin), OT Derek Newton (knee), S D.J. Swearinger (foot), LB Jeff Tarpinian (groin), CB Josh Victorian (back) and QB T.J. Yates (back) practiced in full.

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| Source: KFFL.com

Wed, 11 Dec 2013 14:49:44 -0800

Houston Texans TE Jake Byrne (illness), RB Greg Jones (knee), S Shiloh Keo (illness) and OG Wade Smith (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 11. WR DeAndre Hopkins (ankle) and LB Darryl Sharpton (wrist) were limited. CB Kareem Jackson (ribs), CB Johnathan Joseph (groin), CB Brice McCain (groin), OT Derek Newton (knee), S D.J. Swearinger (foot), LB Jeff Tarpinian (groin), CB Josh Victorian (back) and QB T.J. Yates (back) practiced in full.

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| Source: KFFL.com

Mon, 09 Dec 2013 12:40:38 -0800

Houston Texans interim head coach Wade Phillips said QB T.J. Yates (back) is dealing with a back injury.

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| Source: Houston Chronicle - Brian T. Smith

Thu, 05 Dec 2013 16:06:38 -0800

The Houston Texans have declared OG Alex Kupper, OT Andrew Gardner, OG Cody White, FS Jawanza Starling, LB Ricky Sapp, QB T.J. Yates, DL Tim Jamison inactive for Week 14.

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Sun, 01 Dec 2013 08:32:52 -0800

The Houston Texans have declared OG Alex Kupper, OT Andrew Gardner, OG Cody White, FS Jawanza Starling, LB Ricky Sapp, QB T.J. Yates, DL Tim Jamison inactive for Week 13.

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Sun, 24 Nov 2013 08:34:30 -0800

The Houston Texans have declared OT Andrew Gardner, OG Cody White, CB Elbert Mack, FS Jawanza Starling, CB Kareem Jackson, QB T.J. Yates, DL Tim Jamison inactive for Week 12.

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Sun, 17 Nov 2013 08:44:07 -0800

The Houston Texans have declared OG Cody White, TE Jake Byrne, LB Joe Mays, CB Kareem Jackson, LB Mike Mohamed, TE Ryan Griffin, QB T.J. Yates inactive for Week 11.

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Sun, 10 Nov 2013 12:10:04 -0800

The Houston Texans have declared OT Andrew Gardner, RB Arian Foster, OG Cody White, LB Mike Mohamed, RB Ray Graham, QB T.J. Yates, DL Tim Jamison inactive for Week 10.

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Sun, 03 Nov 2013 16:21:57 -0800

The Houston Texans have declared OT Andrew Gardner, OG Cody White, RB Deji Karim, TE Garrett Graham, LB Jeff Tarpinian, QB T.J. Yates, DL Tim Jamison inactive for Week 9.

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Wed, 16 Oct 2013 13:44:13 -0700

Houston Texans QB Matt Schaub (ankle) is very sore and his leg remains swollen Wednesday, Oct. 16. He hasn't been ruled out for Week 7 against the Kansas City Chiefs, and the team may wait until game day to announce a starter. QBs T.J. Yates and Case Keenum took first-team repetitions Wednesday. Offensive coordinator Rick Dennison said Keenum has come a long way since his rookie year, and he seems to be in line to start against KC.

Fantasy Tip: Although Houston won't acknowledge it yet, it seems Schaub is a long shot to play this weekend. Yates and Keenum aren't worthy of consideration for your fantasy squad.

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| Source: Houston Chronicle - Brian T. Smith