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Signing with Texans Auclair is signing a contract with the Texans, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact It appears to be pretty much anyone's ballgame for the starting tight end job in Houston following the release of veteran starter Darren Fells this offseason. Auclair saw the majority of his reps on special teams last year in Tampa Bay and failed to catch his lone target on the season. Perhaps a change of scenery can jolt the fifth-year pro's career.

APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Another quiet season in '20 Auclair failed to bring in his only target over eight games during the 2020 regular season, logging 70 snaps overall from scrimmage and another 83 on special teams.

Impact The fourth-year pro mostly toiled in anonymity again in 2020, arguably more so than in his first three seasons, when he at least got on the board with a minimum of one reception. Auclair's snap counts on both offense and special teams were both career lows, and when he was in uniform, it was for his solid run-blocking and special teams play. The depth chart simply got too steep for Auclair to navigate this past season, as Rob Gronkowski and Cameron Brate proved capable of handling pass-catching duties at tight end almost exclusively after O.J. Howard (Achilles) went down for the season in early October. Auclair played 2020 on a one-year contract, and given his familiarity with the organization and system, it's certainly possible he's back for a fifth year in 2021.

FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs' Watkins, Bucs' Brown and Brate active for Super Bowl

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins was cleared to play in the Super Bowl after missing the past three games with a calf injury

FEBRUARY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Saints scratch QB Hill, RB Murray vs. Buccaneers

The Saints have ruled out two regular contributors to their running attack — option quarterback Taysom Hill and running back Latavius Murray — from Sunday’s divisional round playof...

JANUARY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Smith out, Heinicke starts for Washington vs. Tampa Bay

Alex Smith is not in uniform for Washington’s wild-card game against Tampa Bay

JANUARY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ragnow, Collins, Davis inactive in Buccaneers-Lions game

Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow and linebacker Jamie Collins are inactive against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after being listed as questionable on Saturday

DECEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sits down for Week 15 Auclair (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against Atlanta.

Impact Tanner Hudson gets the gameday nod over Auclair, providing depth at the tight end position behind Rob Gronkowski and Cameron Brate. Auclair garnered his second start of the season last Sunday in a win over Minnesota, fielding 14 offensive snaps. The 27-year-old has been a non-factor in the passing game throughout 2020, as he remains without a catch on one target this season.

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Eagles missing 3 starters in secondary against Cardinals

The Eagles are missing three starters in secondary against Arizona

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Boost in snap share without results Auclair logged a season-high 25 snaps from scrimmage but did not record any statistics in the Buccaneers' 46-23 win over the Panthers on Sunday.

Impact Auclair also played an additional 14 snaps on special teams, making it a busy afternoon for the fourth-year tight end. The 27-year-old's above-average run blocking is likely to continue to guarantee him active status, but he's highly unlikely to see any targets as long as Rob Gronkowski and Cameron Brate remain healthy in front of him.

NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Minimal role on offense Auclair logged four snaps on offense without a target in the Buccaneers' 38-3 loss to the Saints on Sunday night.

Impact The blocking tight end was active for the second straight week as the No. 4 option at the position, but he unsurprisingly served exclusively as an extra blocker for the ground attack. Auclair's role when active should continue to closely mirror that of Sunday night's, presently making him a non-factor in all fantasy formats absent multiple injuries at the position.

NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Three snaps in return Auclair (calf), who was activated from injured reserve Saturday, played three snaps from scrimmage and another nine on special teams in the Buccaneers' 25-23 win over the Giants on...

Impact The big tight end had an unsurprisingly small role on offense, as the Buccaneers kept four players at the position active. Auclair may usurp Tanner Hudson for the No. 3 tight end spot on some weeks moving forward, but that slotting isn't expected to equate to any meaningful fantasy production.

NOVEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Back from IR The Buccaneers activated Auclair (calf) from injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Auclair has practiced for two weeks and will return to the lineup for Monday's game versus the Giants. The 27-year-old tight end didn't play an offensive snap in the only game he suited up this year, and he'll likely stick to special teams upon returning to the lineup since Rob Gronkowski, Cameron Brate and Tanner Hudson all have secured roles.

NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return to action The Buccaneers designated Auclair (calf) for return Wednesday, per the NFL's official transaction page.

Impact Auclair has been out since Week 2 when he suffered the calf injury in a win over the Panthers. The team will need to officially activate him in order for Auclair to suit up, but this news confirms that the Laval product will return in the next three weeks. The Buccaneers could use the depth at tight end since O.J. Howard was ruled out for the season with a ruptured Achilles tendon.

OCTOBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return to action Coach Bruce Arians said Monday that Auclair is "close" to a return but may not be ready for Thursday's game versus the Bears, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Auclair is eligible to return to practice this week and could play in Thursday's matchup, but it sounds like he'll likely sit out another week before potentially returning in Week 6 against the Packers. The Buccaneers could use the depth at tight end since O.J. Howard is expected to be done for the season with a ruptured Achilles tendon.

OCTOBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IR Auclair (calf) was placed on IR on Friday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Auclair has already been ruled out of Sunday's game against Carolina, and this move ensures that he will miss at least two additional contests. The depth tight end could return as early as Week 5 against Chicago on Thursday Night Football.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Auclair (calf) has been ruled out of Sunday's game versus the Panthers.

Impact Auclair missed the last two practices of the week and will watch from the sidelines during Sunday's divisional bout. The 27-year-old TE is buried on the depth chart anyway and played strictly on special teams in the season opener.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Thursday's practice Auclair (calf) did not participate in Thursday's practice, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Auclair began the week as a limited participant, so Thursday's complete lack of activity could indicate that he's suffered a setback in his recovery. Of course, Auclair only contributed on special teams Week 1, so if he's forced to sit out Sunday's game against the Panthers, it won't have a noticeable impact on Tampa Bay's offense.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE