Giants defensive back Ryan out of Bucs' game with COVID-19
New York Giants defensive back and leading tackler Logan Ryan will miss Monday night’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers because of COVID-19NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
CULLEN GILLASPIA
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MARCH 18, 2021 • GIANTS.COM
Cut with failed physical tag Gillaspia (back) was waived with a failed physical designation Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Gillaspia missed the final seven games of the 2020 season due to a back injury. The fullback out of Texas A&M logged just seven offensive snaps over seven NFL games last year, catching his lone target for a gain of six yards. He'll focus on getting healthy before signing with a new team.
MARCH 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Goes to IR The Texans placed Gillaspia (back) on injured reserve Saturday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Gillaspia has already missed two games, and he'll be required to sit out another three before he's eligible to return. The Texans appear ready to operate without a fullback, a position they rarely utilize on offense, for the time being.
DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Out again Gillaspia (back) will remain sidelined for Sunday's contest against the Colts.
Impact Gillaspia was unable to practice all week, rendering this news unsurprising. The absence will mark his third straight game missed due to a back issue. However, his unavailability is not expected to have any impact on the offense given his lack of snaps this season. He will now set his sights on a potential Week 14 return.
DECEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Deshaun Watson's 4 TDs lift Texans to 41-25 win over Lions
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Lions RB Swift inactive with concussion against Texans
Detroit Lions running back D’Andre Swift is inactive against the Houston TexansNOVEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out Thursday Gillaspia (back) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Lions.
Impact The 25-year-old will be sidelined for the second straight contest due to the back injury. Houston will be without a fullback with Gillaspia sidelined, though his absence shouldn't affect the offense since he's played only seven offensive snaps all season.
NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Cobb leads group of several Texans who won't play at Detroit
The Houston Texans will be without several players, including receiver Randall Cobb, because of injuries on Thursday against the Detroit LionsNOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Unavailable against Patriots Gillaspia (back) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Aaron Wilson of The Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact The Texans will play Sunday without a fullback, but it shouldn't affect their offensive dynamic. Gillaspia has logged just seven snaps on offense through eight games this year, as his main contributions are on special teams.
NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Drew Lock gets start at QB for Broncos vs. Dolphins
Drew Lock will get the start at quarterback when the Denver Broncos host the Miami Dolphins despite missing practice Wednesday with bruised ribs and a strained oblique he sustained...NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Full practice Thursday Gillaspia (hamstring) was a full participant during Thursday's practice.
Impact Gillaspia was upgraded Thursday after he was limited during Wednesday's practice. The 25-year-old missed last week's game with the hamstring issue, however, he's expected to play as he did in Weeks 2 and 3. Expect Gillaspia to assume his normal starting fullback role for Week 5 against Jacksonville.
OCTOBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Peppers, Ruggs, Fuller among inactives for late games Sunday
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Won't suit up against Vikings Gillaspia (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against Minnesota.
Impact The 25-year-old fullback sat out Houston's season-opening loss to Kansas City because of a hamstring issue, though he was able to take the field Weeks 2 and 3, garnering 29 combined special-teams snaps and one offensive snap. After logging limited practice participation throughout the week, Gillaspia seemingly did not show enough to the Texans' training staff to be made active for Sunday's matchup between 0-3 teams.
OCTOBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Carries questionable tag Gillaspia (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Vikings.
Impact Gillaspia was limited in practice all week, so he has a chance to play Sunday. However, the fullback missed the season opener due to a hamstring injury, so the Texans could exercise caution to avoid aggravating the injury again.
OCTOBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Back at it again Gillaspia (concussion) was upgraded from limited to full practice participation between Wednesday and Thursday, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Impact The 2019 seventh-round draft choice was forced to exit Sunday's loss to the Ravens in order to be evaluated for a concussion, but so far this week he is trending in the right direction. Gillaspia has been on the field for 13 combined offensive plays across 17 career regular-season appearances, though he has been an integral special-teams piece for the Texans, playing at least 54 percent of the snaps in every game last year. If fully ready to go, Gillaspia will be back in game action Sunday against the Steelers.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Terrible run defense has Houston Texans in 0-2 hole
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Questionable to return Sunday Gillaspia is being evaluated for a concussion and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Ravens.
Impact If Gillaspia is confirmed to have suffered a concussion he'll be required to fully clear the league's five-step protocol for brain injuries before retaking the field, which would rule him out for the remainder of Sunday's action.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Ready to rock Gillaspia (hamstring) was a full participant for Wednesday's practice.
Impact Gillaspia was inactive while dealing with the hamstring injury for Thursday's opener against Kansas City. Now healthy, the Texas A&M product is expected to be deployed as the team's full back for Week 2, hoping to open some holes for starter David Johnson against Baltimore.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Thursday Gillaspia (hamstring) is inactive for Thursday's season opener against the Chiefs.
Impact Gillaspia put together a trio of limited practices this week, and the hamstring injury that hampered him throughout training camp will now force him to sit out Week 1. He'll work to get healthy enough to take the field Sept. 20 against Baltimore.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Week 1 Gillaspia (hamstring) is officially questionable for Thursday's season opener against the Chiefs.
Impact Gillaspia was limited in practice Monday and Tuesday before being handed another limited designation in Wednesday's estimation of participation had the Texans held a practice. The fullback has battled a hamstring injury throughout camp, though he was at least able to log limited practice sessions throughout the week.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Back at practice Gillaspia (hamstring) returned to practice Sunday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Gillaspia missed much of training camp due to a sore hamstring, but he's managed to recover ahead of Sept. 10's season-opener against the Chiefs. The 2019 seventh-round pick is the only fullback on Houston's roster.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Battling minor injury Gillaspia didn't practice Tuesday due to a sore hamstring, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Head coach Bill O'Brien didn't sound too concerned when he talked to the press, and with a compromised offseason schedule, O'Brien indicated some players will simply take longer to ramp up to full speed. Gillaspia is the only fullback on the Texans' roster, so his job security likely won't be majorly impacted by this injury.
AUGUST 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
