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3 days ago
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43 days until the Texans' 2025 season opener: Who has worn No.43?
The Houston Texans are less than 50 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 daily inform you which player has worn the number of the day leading up to kickoff and select the player who best represented the number during their time at NRG Stadium. As for today, let's take a look at who has worn No. 43 since the inaugural season in 2002. Texans players to wear No. 43 No. 43 currently belongs to fullback Jakob Johnson. An international player, the German-born linebacker-turned-fullback has played for the New England Patriots and Las Vegas Raiders, mostly seeing action on special teams. He was in Foxborough during the same time as Nick Caley, so a familiarity with the offense could help him carve out a role as an offensive weapon that offers more upside on punts and kickoff coverage. Since Johnson has yet to play a live game in a Texans uniform, he's not the G.O.A.T. of H-Town's No. 43. However, is there a right answer to the equation? FB Jakob Johnson (Present) LB Neville Hewitt (2021-2024) CB Shareece Wright (2018) DB Corey Moore (2015–-2017) DB Elbert Mack (2013) FB Jameel Cook (2006-2007) CB Kenny Wright (2002-2004) Best Player: Neville Hewitt A special teams favorite, Hewitt was essential in helping the Texans rebuild. Over four seasons, he filled in at linebacker, but offered more value on kickoffs, punts and kickoff return coverage. Over his four seasons, Hewitt notched 147 tackles, two tackles for loss and an interception. He won't be making it to Canton or even the Texans' Ring of Honor, but being called the best player to wear No. 43 has to mean something, right? This article originally appeared on Texans Wire: 43 days until the Texans' 2025 season opener: Who has worn No.43?
USA Today
5 days ago
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- USA Today
45 days until the Texans' 2025 season opener: Who has worn No.45?
The Houston Texans are less than 50 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 daily 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 worn No. 45 since the inaugural season in 2002. Texans players to wear No. 45 No. 45 currently belongs to new linebacker E.J. Speed. Once an enemy as a member of the Indianapolis Colts, Speed signed a one-year contract this offseason to compete for reps opposite Azeez Al-Shaair in DeMeco Ryans' starting defense. He'll have his chance to impress during training camp after back-to-back solid seasons playing in the AFC South. In his second full season as a starter, the 6-foot-4 Tarelton State backer finished with 142 tackles (12th in the NFL), seven tackles for losses and five pass deflections. His 93 solo stops were tied for third-most in the league. Speed also has six forced fumbles and has been a reliable name to know on special teams. Since Ossai has yet to even take a snap in the preseason, let alone in training camp, he can't be the G.O.A.T. of No. 45. Much like No. 49, 47 and 46, it's hard to say there's one player who has earned the title, especially since the options are few and far between. Best Player: Jay Prosch Amid a run toward the postseason under Bill O'Brien, Prosch was the "yes, sir" player. You needed a name to fill in on punts? Yes sir. You needed an extra red zone blocker? Yes sir. You wanted another guy to factor in on fourth-down calls? Call Prosch. He's ready to go. In three seasons, Prosch played over 800 snaps, totaling 13 starts and an average of 11.3 yards per game. Yes, it seems like nothing, but the role of a fullback often goes unnoticed in the grand scheme of things. That won't be the case here with Prosch taking a slight lean over everyone else.
USA Today
6 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
47 days until the Texans' 2025 season opener: Who has worn No.47?
The Houston Texans are less than 50 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 worn No. 47 since the inaugural season in 2002. Texans players to wear No. 47 No. 47 currently belongs to undrafted rookie free agent K.C. Ossai. Entering training camp, Ossai will begin the year of the PUP list, along with names like defensive lineman Denico Autry, wide receiver Tank Dell and running back Dameon Pierce. Since Ossai has yet to even take a snap in the preseason, let alone in training camp, he can't be the G.O.A.T. of No. 47. Much like No. 49, it's hard to say there's one player who has earned the title, especially since the options are few and far between. Best Player: Jarrod Baxter He was the first player to wear the No. 47 and given how few names are on the list, he deserves some respect. He also totaled seven times for 14 yards while catching five passes for 33 yards and a touchdown in 16 games during the 2002 season. That's enough to earn the nod.
USA Today
6 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Houston Texans training camp, Day 1: Highlights, practice notes, and news
Houston Texans training camp began in the sweltering heat of Texas weather erly on Wednesday morning with some souring news surrounding a key offensive player. C.J. Stroud was back in full force while the defense took center stage under third-year coach DeMeco Ryans. Texans Wire has got your one-stop shop to keep up with all of the updates and highlights from the Methodist Training Center just outside of NRG Stadium, including every pass thrown from Stroud, run by Pro Bowler Nick Chubb and interception caused by Derek Stingley. Fresh off a 10-7 season, the Texans are looking to secure their first AFC conference title after a busy offseason, which saw a change at left tackle and at the wide receiver spot. Is this the year where Houston goes from good to great in the AFC behind Buffalo, Kansas City and Baltimore? Here is everything we saw and took away from the first day of practice: Injury report Thirteen total players will miss the start of camp, including 11 players on the PUP list. These names include defensive lineman Denico Autry (knee), defensive end Derek Barnett, offensive tackle Trent Brown, wide receiver Tank Dell (knee surgeries), defensive tackle Foley Fatukasi (shoulder), running back Dameon Pierce and defensive back Jimmie Ward (foot surgery), among others. Pro Bowl running back Joe Mixon will begin camp on the non-football injury list, according to KPRC 2 Sports' Aaron Wilson. He's expected to return before the start of the regular season, but there's no timetable on when he could start practicing with C.J. Stroud and newly acquired Pro Bowl rusher Nick Chubb. Nick Caserio takes the stage
Yahoo
10-07-2025
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- Yahoo
66 days until the Texans' 2025 season opener: Who has worn No.66?
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. 66 since the inaugural season in 2002. Advertisement Texans players to wear No. 66 No. 66 currently belongs to no one. That doesn't mean someone won't wear it this year, but it would likely come after roster cutdowns with a new addition off waivers. OL Cole Toner (2021) OL Nick Martin (2016-2020) OT Andrew Gardner (2011-2013) DL Deljuan Robinson (2007-2010) Best Player: Nick Martin While Martin ended up becoming a liability in pass protection, he was the starting center for a majority of the Texans' success in the Deshaun Watson era. Drafted in the second round out of Notre Dame in 2017, the brother of All-Pro Zach Martin started 62 games over four seasons for the Texans before leaving in free agency after the 2020 season. Houston made two postseason appearances and won a pair of division titles while Martin hiked balls to Watson, so that has to count for something. Meanwhile, Toner spent most of his lone season in Houston on the injured reserve, while Gardner and Robinson were depth pieces. Advertisement It's really a moot point to argue anyone other than Martin, even though his tenure ended with one of the worst seasons in franchise history. This article originally appeared on Texans Wire: 66 days until the Texans' 2025 season opener: Who has worn No.66?
