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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

Wed, 16 Oct 2013 11:22:22 -0700

Houston Texans QBs T.J. Yates and Case Keenum split reps with the first-team offense during practice Wednesday, Oct. 16.

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| Source: Houston Chronicle - John McClain

Tue, 15 Oct 2013 09:46:42 -0700

Houston Texans QB Matt Schaub (ankle) said he heard his ankle pop when he was injured during the team's Week 6 game. "It popped and must've come out and come back in place. … It could have been drastically worse," said Schaub, who was forced to leave the game and was replaced by backup QB T.J. Yates. Schaub said his ailment affects his ankle and foot, and he's still hoping to play against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 7. If he can't go, either Yates or QB Case Keenum will suit up.

Fantasy Tip: It doesn't sound promising right now that Schaub will be able to return in time to take on one of the better defenses in the NFL. That tough task will likely fall to Yates, instead. If you own the Chiefs defense, you're sitting pretty.

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| Source: Houston Chronicle - Brian T. Smith

Mon, 14 Oct 2013 13:52:30 -0700

Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak said the team will decide on their starting quarterback later in the week because of the injury to QB Matt Schaub (ankle). Kubiak said the team will prepare QBs T.J. Yates and Case Keenum in case they need to play.

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| Source: NFL.com

Thu, 10 Oct 2013 19:30:14 -0700

The Houston Texans will be willing to bench QB Matt Schaub if he continues to turn the ball over because it would not be fair to the other players to keep him on the field.

Fantasy Tip: Schaub has the perfect matchup this weekend against the St. Louis Rams in order to get back on track. However, don't expect a monster day from him. The running game should have success and take some pressure off his shoulders. T.J. Yates doesn't offer very much upside at all if they go in that direction.

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| Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport

Mon, 07 Oct 2013 14:39:08 -0700

After stating that Houston Texans QB Matt Schaub would remain as the team's starting quarterback after another shaky performance in the Week 5 loss to the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Oct. 6, head coach Gary Kubiak didn't seem as sure Monday, Oct. 7, during his press conference. "He is," Kubiak said, "but I'm in the evaluation process." Kubiak declined to say that Schaub would start in Week 6 against the St. Louis Rams. Schaub was benched in Week 5 and has now thrown an interception returned for a touchdown in four straight weeks.

Fantasy Tip: The door is open for T.J. Yates to take over the starting QB role, but it still seems as though Houston isn't ready to jump ship just yet. Yates has almost no upside. In the meantime, Schaub shouldn't be trusted in any fantasy lineup.

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| Source: Houston Chronicle

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 19:33:57 -0700

Houston Texans QB Matt Schaub was benched at the start of the fourth quarter in the Week 5 game against the San Francisco 49ers. QB T.J. Yates replaced him. Schaub threw an interception for a touchdown for a fourth straight game to set an NFL record earlier in the game.

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| Source: KFFL.com

Thu, 05 Sep 2013 11:20:42 -0700

Houston Texans QB T.J. Yates will be the team's backup quarterback, according to head coach Gary Kubiak.

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| Source: Houston Chronicle - Tania Ganguli

Fri, 23 Aug 2013 16:56:21 -0700

Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak said QB T.J. Yates will follow QB Matt Schaub in the team's third preseason game.

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| Source: Houston Chronicle - Brian T. Smith

Thu, 22 Aug 2013 12:33:36 -0700

Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak said he will not make a decision on whether QB T.J. Yates or QB Case Keenum will be the No. 2 quarterback until it is necessary.

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| Source: Houston Chronicle - Brian T. Smith

Sun, 11 Aug 2013 08:51:28 -0700

Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak said he wants to give equal reps to QB T.J. Yates and Case Keenum as they battle for the No. 2 quarterback job. Keenum is expected to replace QB Matt Schaub in the second preseason game like Yates was the second quarterback in during the first preseason game.

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| Source: Houston Chronicle - John McClain

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:39:29 -0700

Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak said QB Case Keenum could unseat QB T.J. Yates for the backup quarterback spot.

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| Source: NFL.com

Tue, 07 May 2013 11:06:25 -0700

Houston Texans QB T.J. Yates is looking forward to entering training camp and trying to take the next step. "I'm looking forward to going into training camp, being able to take that next step," Yates said.

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| Source: HoustonTexans.com - Nick Scurfield

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:03:39 -0800

The Houston Texans are not ruling out the possibility of selecting a quarterback at some point during the 2013 NFL Draft. The team would like to find a mobile quarterback like San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick and Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson. The Texans do not believe QB T.J. Yates is the long-term solution at quarterback.

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| Source: ProFootballWeekly.com - Arthur Arkush

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:07:14 -0800

Houston Texans QB T.J. Yates (elbow), RB Justin Forsett (knee), RB Ben Tate (foot), TE Garrett Graham (concussion), LB Brooks Reed (groin), CB Johnathan Joseph (illness), SS Shiloh Keo (ankle) and SS Glover Quin (shoulder) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 11, and are listed as probable for the Divisional Round playoff game.

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| Source: Patriots.com

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 15:00:18 -0800

Houston Texans RB Justin Forsett (knee), CB Johnathan Joseph (illness), S Shiloh Keo (ankle), SS Glover Quin (Shoulder), LB Brooks Reed (groin), RB Ben Tate (foot) and QB T.J. Yates (elbow) all fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 10.

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| Source: HoustonTexans.com

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 15:32:34 -0800

Houston Texans RB Justin Forsett (knee), CB Johnathan Joseph (illness), S Shiloh Keo (ankle), SS Glover Quin (shoulder), LB Brooks Reed (groin), RB Ben Tate (foot) and QB T.J. Yates (elbow) practiced in full Wednesday, Jan. 9.

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| Source: HoustonTexans.com

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 14:14:30 -0800

Houston Texans DB Alan Ball (foot), DT Shaun Cody (back), T Derek Newton (knee), LB Brooks Reed (groin), G Wade Smith (knee) and DE Antonio D. Smith (ankle) all were limited in practice Friday, Jan. 4, and are probable for the team's Wild Card game. FB James Casey (knee), FB Tyler Clutts (abdominal), RB Justin Forsett (knee), S Shiloh Keo (ankle), WR DeVier Posey (foot), RB Ben Tate (foot) and QB T.J. Yates (elbow) all fully practiced and are probable.

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| Source: HoustonTexans.com

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 15:45:31 -0800

Houston Texans RB James Casey (knee), RB Tyler Clutts (abdomen), RB Justin Forsett (knee), S Shiloh Keo (ankle), WR DeVier Posey (foot), RB Ben Tate (foot) and QB T.J. Yates (elbow) practiced in full Thursday, Jan. 3.

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| Source: KFFL.com

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 17:21:57 -0800

Houston Texans FB Tyler Clutts (abdominal), RB Justin Forsett (knee), SS Shiloh Keo (ankle), WR DeVier Posey (foot), RB Ben Tate (foot) and QB T.J. Yates (elbow) were each able to take part in a full practice session Wednesday, Jan. 2.

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| Source: HoustonTexans.com

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 14:10:09 -0800

Houston Texans DT Shaun Cody (back), LB Tim Dobbins (shoulder), OT Derek Newton (knee), DE Antonio D. Smith (ankle), OG Wade Smith (knee, ribs), LB Connor Barwin (back, elbow), FB Tyler Clutts (abdomen), DE Jared Crick (neck), RB Justin Forsett (knee), CB Johnathan Joseph (groin, quadriceps), S Eddie Pleasant (hamstring), S Glover Quin (hip), LB Darryl Sharpton (toe), RB Ben Tate (hamstring), DE J.J. Watt (chest) and QB T.J. Yates (elbow) are probable for Week 17. Dobbins, Newton and both Smiths were limited in practice Friday, Dec. 28, while the others practiced in full.

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| Source: KFFL.com

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 13:48:55 -0800

Houston Texans LB Connor Barwin (back, elbow), FB Tyler Clutts (abdomen), DE Jared Crick (neck), RB Justin Forsett (knee), CB Johnathan Joseph (groin, quadriceps), S Eddie Pleasant (hamstring), S Glover Quin (hip), LB Darryl Sharpton (toe), RB Ben Tate (hamstring) and QB T.J. Yates (elbow) practiced in full Thursday, Dec. 27.

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Wed, 26 Dec 2012 13:37:00 -0800

Houston Texans LB Connor Barwin (back, elbow), FB Tyler Clutts (abdominal), DE Jared Crick (neck), RB Justin Forsett (knee), CB Johnathan Joseph (groin, quadriceps), S Eddie Pleasant (hamstring), S Glover Quin (hip), LB Darryl Sharpton (toe), RB Ben Tate (hamstring) and QB T.J. Yates (elbow) practiced in full Wednesday, Dec. 26.

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Fri, 21 Dec 2012 12:33:36 -0800

Houston Texans LB Bryan Braman (knee), FB Tyler Clutts (abdominal), DT Shaun Cody (back), DE Jared Crick (neck), LB Tim Dobbins (shoulder, thumb), RB Justin Forsett (knee), CB Johnathan Joseph (groin), OT Derek Newton (knee), SS Glover Quin (hip), LB Brooks Reed (groin), LB Barrett Ruud (knee), LB Darryl Sharpton (toe), DE Antonio D. Smith (ankle), OG Wade Smith (knee, ribs), RB Ben Tate (hamstring, foot) and QB T.J. Yates (elbow) are probable for Week 16. Braman, Clutts, Crick, Forsett, Ruud, Tate and Yates practiced in full Friday, Dec. 21, while the others were limited.

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| Source: HoustonTexans.com