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USA Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
65 days until the Texans' 2025 season opener: Who has worn No. 65?
The Houston Texans are less than 100 days away from kicking off the 2025 season in Los Angeles against the Rams at SoFi Stadium and we're counting down the days until a victory ensues on the west coast. Texans Wire will each day tell you which player has worn the number of the day leading up to kickoff and pick the player who ensured the number best during their time at NRG Stadium. As for today, let's take a look at who has won No. 65 since the inaugural season in 2002. Texans players to wear No. 65 No. 65 currently belongs to rookie center Eli Cox. An undrafted free agent out of Kentucky, Cox has a long way to go in making the active 53-man roster, but he was one of the standouts during team drills in the early stages of minicamp. Coming from an SEC background might be enticing for the Texans, especially given their hit rate at the position in the Nick Caserio era. Before he makes the jump over to the starting lineup, let's just wait and see if Cox travels out west to L.A. in Week 1. Since Cox is a rookie and new to the team, he can't be the G.O.A.T. of No. 65. Options are limited, but there's a clear-cut favorite for the title. Best Player: OL Mike Brisiel Mancz deserves some love because he was the ultimate sixth lineman, but Brisiel was a full-time starter for multiple seasons. After going undrafted out of Colorado State and spending a season in NFL Europe, Brisiel returned to Houston and kicked into the starting right guard spot, which he held down for four seasons, recording 47 starts. While Brisiel eventually rotated in the starting lineup, his story of going from the Hamburg Sea Devils to the starting lineup for the Texans deserves some appreciation.
USA Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Steelers countdown to kickoff — No. 65: a history of the number and who wore it best
The Steelers countdown to kickoff is here — and we're at 65 days until Pittsburgh faces off against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. In the spirit of the countdown, we're taking a look at the history of No. 65 and the players who wore it best. Current Steelers No. 65 wearer: N/A There is no player currently wearing No. 65 on the Steelers roster, but it was last worn by Dan Moore Jr., who signed with the Titans this offseason. Last five Steelers to wear No. 65: Best No. 65 in Steelers history: OT John Jackson Jackson stands out as the best Steeler to ever wear No. 65. Drafted by Pittsburgh with the 252nd overall pick in the 10th round of the 1988 NFL Draft, Jackson served as the Steelers' starting left tackle for nearly a decade, from 1988 to 1997. He played in 153 games for Pittsburgh, 130 of those coming as starts. He was tasked with protecting Steelers quarterbacks like Mark Malone, Bubby Brister, Neil O'Donnell, Mike Tomczak, and Kordell Stewart. Jackson's steady play and durability even led to a Super Bowl XXX appearance, where the Cowboys unfortunately defeated the Steelers 27-17. Jackson's impact in the '90s cannot be overlooked and he is arguably the greatest Steeler to ever don No. 65. For up-to-date Steelers coverage, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like.
