SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM
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Christian Kirksey makes INCREDIBLE interception in 3rd Quarter LB Christian Kirksey came up with a third quarter pick leading to a Texans field goal.
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MARCH 18, 2022 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM
Re-signing with Texans Kirksey is set to sign a two-year extension to remain with the Texans, Mark Lane of The USA Today reports.
Impact In his first season with the Texans, Kirksey, who turns 30 in August, recorded 93 tackles -- the most he's put up since 2017 -- over the course of 13 games (12 starts), while adding one interception. He's now in line to retain his starting linebacker spot this coming season, a role that resulted in Kirksey being Houston's defensive signal-caller in 2021.
MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Leading tackler in finale Kirksey had eight tackles, two for a loss, and one pass defensed in the 28-25 loss to Tennessee in Week 18.
Impact Kirksey was one of several defensive players on one-year deals that increased his market value. He tied for second on the team with 93 tackles over 13 games. Kirksey missed time during the middle of the season after undergoing surgery to repair a fractured thumb. Once he returned, the eighth-year linebacker recorded 37 tackles, three passes defensed and a fumble recovery over the final five games. Kamu Grugier-Hill, another linebacker working on a on a one-year contract, was the only Texan to finish with more tackles. Like Grugier-Hill, Kirksey enters the offseason as an unrestricted free agent, and the Texans are expected to make an effort to bring back both.
JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Returns from COVID list Kirksey was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
Impact Kirksey's return will be a boost to the Texans' defense after he missed their Week 15 matchup with Jacksonville. The veteran has barely missed a snap this season when healthy, recording 73 tackles (44 solo), six passes defensed, two fumble recoveries and an interception in 10 games. He'll look to add to those numbers Sunday against the Chargers.
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Impact It's unclear whether Kirksey tested positive for the virus, but he'll be sidelined until he clears the health and safety protocols regardless. Kamu Grugier-Hill (illness) is also in the protocols, leaving the Texans short on depth at linebacker.
DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Leads team in stops Kirksey had 10 tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 33-13 loss to the Seahawks.
Impact Kirksey led the Texans in tackles as he played every defensive snap for the seventh time this season. Through ten games, the veteran sits at second on the team in tackles with 77 (44 solo) to go along with a team-leading six passes defended.
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Marks return with solid performance Kirksey recorded seven tackles (five solo), one pass defended, and a fumble recovery in Sunday's 31-0 loss to the Colts.
Impact Kirksey, one day removed from his return off injured reserve, registered one of his better performances of the year as he played on nearly every defensive snap for Houston. The linebacker has now recorded at least one pass defended in five of nine games played and sits at a career high of six on the season. Kirksey should continue to put up solid numbers given his prominent role in stopping both the run and the pass for the Texans defense.
DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Activated by Texans Kirksey (thumb) has been activated from injured reserve by the Texans ahead of Sunday's game versus the Colts, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.
Impact Kirksey returned to practice earlier in the week and had a 21-day window to be activated. It did not take long, and he will now be ready to suit up after recovering from a fractured thumb in Week 7.
DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Eligible to return Kirksey (thumb) was designated to return from IR on Thursday.
Impact Kirksey will resume practicing, and the Texans have 21 days to officially activate him. If the fractured thumb he suffered in Week 7 is no longer giving him trouble, Kirksey could return to the field as soon as Sunday against the Colts.
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Placed on injured reserve Kirksey (thumb) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.
Impact Kirksey fractured his thumb in Week 7 against the Cardinals and ended up playing in Week 8 against the Rams. He was unable to practice this week, however, and was declared out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins on Friday. Kirksey will be eligible to return Dec. 5., while Eric Wilson will likely slide into the starting role in the meantime.
NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Will not play Sunday Kirksey (thumb) will not play Sunday against the Dolphins.
Impact Kirksey was able to play Sunday against the Rams after being questionable with a fractured thumb he received in the Texans' Week 7 game against the Cardinals. Despite playing Sunday, Kirksey was unable to log a practice this week. In his absence, Kamu Grugier-Hill will likely step into a larger role.
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Playing against Rams Kirksey (thumb) is active for Sunday's game against the Rams.
Impact The 28-year-old recorded eight tackles (four solo) in the Texans' Week 7 loss to the Cardinals, and while he practiced on a limited basis earlier this week, he was deemed healthy enough to be active. Kirksey has 51 tackles, five passes defended, one interception and one recovered fumble this season.
OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Listed as questionable Kirksey (thumb) is considered questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Rams, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Kirksey recorded eight tackles (four solo) in the Texans' Week 7 loss to the Cardinals. However, he also came out of the contest with a fractured thumb. The 29-year-old practiced in limited fashion for consecutive days to close out the week and is looking like a game-time decision.
OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
