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Needs surgery, out for playoffs Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans confirmed Tuesday that Stover sustained a fractured collarbone in Saturday's 32-12 win over the Chargers and will require season-ending surgery, Jona...

Impact Houston placed Stover on injured reserve earlier Tuesday but didn't make a corresponding addition to the active roster, though Teagan Quitoriano (calf) could be reinstated from IR later this week to give the Texans a third option at tight end behind Dalton Schultz and Irv Smith for Saturday's divisional-round game against the Chiefs. Stover recorded four catches for 28 yards on four targets in the win over the Chargers and finished the regular season with a 15-133-1 receiving line on 22 targets over 15 appearances.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to injured reserve The Texans placed Stover (undisclosed) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact The nature of Stover's injury is unclear after the rookie tight end played 36 offensive snaps, his second-most of the season, during last Saturday's wild-card win over the Chargers. He finished the contest catching all four of his targets for 28 yards. Primarily used as a blocker this season, Stover's rookie campaign ends having caught 15 of 22 targets for 133 yards and one touchdown during the regular season.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Four catches in win Stover caught four of four targets for 28 yards in Saturday's 32-12 win over the Chargers in the wild-card round.

Impact Stover set season-highs in catches and yards in the playoff game. He finished with more catches and yards than starter Dalton Schultz (two catches, 23 yards). Stover's playing time could take a hit if Teagan Quitoriano (calf) is activated off injured reserve for next week's divisional-round matchup against Kansas City.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Back to full health Stover did not catch his lone target in Sunday's 23-14 win over Tennessee in Week 18.

Impact Stover had missed Weeks 15 and 16 while recovering from an appendectomy but has since returned. He played a less-than-normal 19 snaps in his first game back and was at his usual level (36 snaps) for the regular-season finale. The rookie tight end gained a lot of experience in 2024 after Brevin Jordan (knee) sustained a season-ending ACL injury in Week 2. When healthy, Stover played 42.1 percent of the offensive snaps. That exposure, however, didn't lead to much production. Stover finished with 15 catches, 22 targets, 133 yards and one touchdown over 15 games played. There isn't expected to be much change at the position group; both Jordan and starting tight end Dalton Schultz are under contract for 2025.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Upgrades to full practice Stover (appendix) was a full participant in Monday's practice.

Impact Stover has missed the last two games after undergoing an appendectomy, but he's poised to return for Wednesday's Christmas Day game versus Baltimore. Stover has a 14-132-1 receiving line on 20 targets behind Dalton Schultz this season.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Upgrades to full practice Stover (appendix) was a full participant in Monday's practice.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Estimated as limited Sunday Stover (appendix) was listed as a limited practice participant on Sunday's estimated report, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Stover underwent an emergency appendectomy Dec. 14, which has forced him to be sidelined for the Texans' last two games. Houston didn't practice Sunday, so his practice participation over the next two days will provide clarity on his status heading into Wednesday's game against the Ravens. Irv Smith was signed to the Texans' active roster this past Friday, and he would serve as the No. 2 tight end behind Dalton Schultz if Stover isn't able to play on Christmas Day.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Week 16 Stover (appendix) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Texans.

Impact Stover will be sidelined for a second straight game after undergoing an emergency appendectomy this past Saturday. It's unclear whether he'll be able to progress in his recovery enough to play against the Ravens on Christmas Day. With no other healthy tight end on the active roster outside of starter Dalton Schultz, the Texans will likely elevate Irv Smith from the practice squad ahead of Saturday's game due to Stover's injury.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DNP for Tuesday's walkthrough Stover (appendix) did not participate in Tuesday's walkthrough.

Impact Stover underwent an emergency appendectomy Saturday. That forced him to miss Sunday's win against the Dolphins, and the procedure may force the rookie tight end to be sidelined for multiple weeks. Irv Smith could be elevated from the Texans' practice squad to the active roster for Saturday's game against the Chiefs and serve as the No. 2 tight end behind Dalton Schultz if Stover is ruled out.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DNP for Tuesday's walkthrough Stover (appendix) did not participate in Tuesday's walkthrough.

Impact Stover underwent an emergency appendectomy Saturday, which forced him to miss Sunday's win against the Dolphins, and the procedure may force the rookie tight end to be sidelined for multiple weeks. Irv Smith could be elevated from the Texans' practice squad to the active roster for Saturday's game against the Chiefs and serve as the No. 2 tight end behind Dalton Schultz if Stover is ruled out.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Texans TE Cade Stover out after appendectomy Houston Texans rookie tight end Cade Stover will miss Sunday’s game against the visiting Miami Dolphins following an emergency appendectomy,...

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • THESTATE.COM

Out after emergency appendectomy Houston downgraded Stover from questionable to out for Sunday's game against Miami after he required an emergency appendectomy Saturday.

Impact While the Texans relay that Stover is doing well and expected to make a full recovery, he'll likely be in store for a multi-game absence and could be a candidate for injured reserve. With Stover sidelined for at least Sunday's contest, the Texans will turn to Irv Smith to serve as the backup behind starting tight end Dalton Schultz.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Houston TE Cade Stover out against Dolphins after emergency appendectomy

Houston rookie tight end Cade Stover had an emergency appendectomy Saturday night and will miss Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Late addition to injury report Stover is dealing with an illness and is questionable to play against the Dolphins on Sunday.

Impact Stover appears to have been afflicted with the illness during the weekend, as he didn't have an injury designation following the Texans' final practice Friday. The rookie tight end logged a season-high 57 percent of Houston's offensive snaps Week 13 against Jacksonville prior to Houston's bye and caught his first career touchdown pass one week prior. If Stover can't play Sunday, there'd likely be more opportunities available for Irv Smith, who was elevated from the team's practice squad Saturday.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Targeted once in win Stover caught his lone target for four yards in Sunday's 23-2 win over the Jaguars in Week 13.

Impact Stover (37 snaps) was on the field nearly as much as starter Dalton Schultz (43), but the starter continued to dominate the targets at tight end. Injuries to Brevin Jordan (knee), Dalton Keene (knee) and Teagan Quitoriano (knee) presented an opportunity for the rookie Stover, which should set him up nicely for 2025; however, Schultz is signed for another two seasons.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Secures first TD in loss Stover caught three of four targets for 26 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 32-27 loss to the Titans in Week 12.

Impact Stover caught his first touchdown in the NFL on the game's opening play from scrimmage. He wasn't the primary option on the play, but when he broke past the defender and was wide open, quarterback C.J. Stroud took advantage. This was the first week that Stover had more targets than starter Dalton Schultz (two), who has yet to reach the end zone in 2024.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two touches in win Stover caught both of his targets for 15 yards in Monday's 34-10 win over Dallas in Week 11.

Impact Stover had multiple catches for just the third time in 11 games, but a positive note is that he was given his second red-zone look in the last three weeks. While his playing time has increased since the season-ending injury to Brevin Jordan (knee), Stover remains firmly behind Dalton Schultz. The rookie tight end has 10 receptions on 15 targets for 102 yards through 11 games.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Multiple targets in loss Stover caught one of two targets for two yards in Sunday's 26-23 loss to Detroit in Week 10.

Impact Stover had a multiple targets, including his first in the red zone, for a third consecutive week. Dalton Schultz remains the primary target at tight end, but Stover is enjoying increased attention due to injuries at wideout. The rookie tight end has eight receptions on 13 targets for 87 yards through 10 games.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two targets in loss Stover did not catch either of his two targets in Thursday's 21-13 loss to the Jets in Week 9.

Impact Houston was without its top two wideouts for the game, which presented an opportunity for a lesser-known receiver, such as Stover, to produce. However, that didn't materialize, as quarterback C.J. Stroud (eight sacks, 11 hits) was on the run most of the night, which impacted the passing attack. Stover has seven catches on 11 targets for 85 yards through nine games.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high targets in win Stover caught two of three targets for 19 yards in Sunday's 23-20 win over Indianapolis in Week 8.

Impact The targets were a season high for Stover, who's seen an uptick in playing time in the wake of Nico Collins' hamstring injury that landed him on injured reserve. Collins could have company on the sidelines this coming Thursday against the Jets, as Stefon Diggs sustained what appears to be serious knee injury Sunday, which is likely to leave Houston without its top two receivers for Week 9. That sets up a scenario where Stover could get additional opportunities, although it's likely any available targets would accrue to Dalton Schultz.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high targets in win Stover caught two of three targets for 19 yards in Sunday's 23-20 win over Indianapolis in Week 8.

Impact The targets were a season high for Stover, who's seen an uptick in playing time in the wake of Nico Collins' hamstring injury that landed him on injured reserve. Collins could have company on the sidelines this coming Thursday against the Jets, as Stefon Diggs sustained what appears to be a serious knee injury Sunday, which is likely to leave Houston without its top two receivers for Week 9. That sets up a scenario where Stover could get additional opportunities, although it's likely the bulk of extra available targets would accrue to Dalton Schultz.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

One catch in loss Stover caught his lone target for 15 yards in Sunday's 24-22 loss to Green Bay in Week 7.

Impact The passing attack struggled in this game, as quarterback C.J. Stroud was held to 86 yards while completing just 10 of 21 throws. However, Stover continued a pace of roughly one target per week. The rookie tight end has five catches on six targets for 66 yards through seven contests. Stover is firmly behind Dalton Schultz but has become more prominent, averaging 26 snaps over the last five weeks since Brevin Jordan suffered a season-ending knee injury.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

One catch in loss Stover caught his lone target for 15 yards in Sunday's 24-22 loss to Green Bay.

Impact The passing attack struggled in this game, as quarterback C.J. Stroud was held to 86 yards while completing just 10 of 21 throws. However, Stover still saw his usual one target for the week. The rookie tight end has five catches on six targets for 66 yards through seven contests. Stover is firmly behind Dalton Schultz on the depth chart but has become more prominent, averaging 26 snaps over five weeks since Brevin Jordan suffered a season-ending knee injury.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two catches in win Stover caught both targets for six yards in Sunday's 23-20 win over Buffalo in Week 5.

Impact This was Stover's first game with multiple targets, and the rookie tight end has caught all four thrown his way for 51 yards (12.8 ypc). He's played 31.7 percent of the offensive snaps in 2024.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

One reception in win Stover caught his lone target for 27 yards in Sunday's 24-20 win over the Jaguars in Week 4.

Impact Stover's 27-yard catch moved the Texans to midfield on a drive that eventually resulted in the team's first touchdown. Brevin Jordan's season-ending knee injury has elevated Stover to the No. 2 tight end behind Dalton Schultz. The rookie tight end has two catches on two targets for 45 yards.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Houston TE Cade Stover out against Dolphins after emergency appendectomy