DESMOND KING II NEWS

Questionable against Philadelphia King (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Eagles.

Impact King dealt with a knee injury following last week's loss to the Titans and was limited at practice Monday and Tuesday. He logged a full practice session Wednesday but will still carry a questionable tag for Thursday's primetime matchup.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

NFL trade deadline isn't so boring anymore

Christian McCaffrey already played his first game with the San Francisco 49ers

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Interception in win King recorded six tackles (four solo), one interception and three pass breakups in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Jaguars.

Impact King has logged multiple tackles and pass breakups throughout all six of his games this campaign. Derek Stingley remains the team's No. 1 right cornerback with 30 tackles, one interception and five pass breakups through his six games. He'll continue to compete for the starting role in Houston.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Fishbain: That's 14 unanswered points for the Texans... - The Athletic That's 14 unanswered points for the Texans. They only needed 4 plays and 41 yards after a 30-yard Desmond King punt return. The Bears' last...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Restructures contract King agreed to restructure his contract with the Texans on Thursday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Impact Houston converted just under $1 million of King's base salary into a bonus, which frees up $455,695 in cap space for the team. In Week 1's 20-20 tie against Indianapolis, King recorded six tackles (five solo) and two pass breakups.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Who Are Texans Building Secondary Around in 2022? Both Texans general manager Nick Caserio and coach Lovie Smith wanted Desmond King back in 2022

MARCH 29, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Returning to Houston King agreed Wednesday with the Texans on a two-year, $7 million contract, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact King played 16 games in Houston last season, notching a career-high 93 tackles to go with six pass breakups and three interceptions. He'll continue to handle a starting role in the Houston secondary in 2022.

MARCH 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Enters offseason as UFA King recorded five tackles in the 28-25 loss to the Titans in Week 18.

Impact King finished the 2021 season with a career-high 93 tackles, which tied for second on the Texans, and he shared the team lead with three interceptions. His year turned around after a Week 8 healthy scratch and a move from slot corner to the outside. King also returned punts and kicks. He was one of a host of players on defense that worked on one-year deals and increased market value when given an opportunity to play. The 27-year-old King enters the offseason as an unrestricted free agent.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Titans can secure AFC's top seed with win over Texans

The Tennessee Titans clinched their second straight AFC South title last week and need only a win over the lowly Houston Texans on Sunday to secure the top seed in the AFC playoffs...

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Houston's offense sputters after early lead in loss to 49ers

The Houston Texans led by a touchdown early Sunday before being outscored 23-0 the rest of the way as their offense sputtered in a loss to the San Francisco 49ers

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pick leads to score King had eight tackles (one on special teams), an interception, two passes defensed and returned two punts for 23 yards in Sunday's 23-7 loss to the 49ers.

Impact King's interception, which featured a 32-yard return that was called back due to multiple infractions by the Texans, led to Houston's lone score. He's been a good find for Houston, despite a disciplinary scratch Week 8, and thrived since moving from slot corner to the outside. King has a career-high 79 tackles along with two interceptions, four passes defensed and one forced fumble this season.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lance throws 2 TD passes to lead 49ers past Texans 23-7

Rookie Trey Lance threw two touchdown passes in the second half of his second career start, and the San Francisco 49ers closed in on a playoff berth with a 23-7 victory over the Ho...

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Desmond King leaps in front of Trey Lance pass for INT Houston Texans cornerback Desmond King records an interception off San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance in Week 17.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • NFL.COM

49ers take playoff hopes into home finale vs. Texans

The San Francisco 49ers know their path to the playoffs is simple if they just win their final two games starting with Sunday's home finale against the Houston Texans

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodges injury report King (head) is not listed on Wednesday's injury report.

Impact King was evaluated for a head injury after being forced out of Sunday's game against the Seahawks, but it looks like he's fully healthy. The starting cornerback can be considered on track for Week 15 at Jacksonville.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ravens' Jackson in protective boot after spraining ankle

Baltimore Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson left the stadium in a protective boot after spraining his right ankle in a 24-22 road loss to the Browns, a concerning sight for a b...

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Avoids concussion King (head) did not suffer a concussion Sunday against the Seahawks according to head coach David Culley, Mark Berman reports.

Impact King left early Sunday with a head injury and was evaluated for a concussion. He was able to pass the tests and avoid protocols. However, his status moving forward is still unknown.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wilson has 2 TD passes as Seahawks beat Texans 33-13

Russell Wilson threw for 260 yards and two touchdowns and the Seattle Seahawks won consecutive games for the first time this season with a 33-13 victory over the Houston Texans

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Questionable to return Sunday King is being evaluated for a concussion and is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Seahawks.

Impact King recorded two tackles before leaving the game with a possible concussion. If he is unable to return, Tremon Smith will likely take over as the primary punt returner, and Lonnie Johnson will likely see more snaps at cornerback.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Player Blog ' Desmond King II shares his My Cause My Cleats story Texans DB Desmond King II unveils the story behind the cause important to him and his family.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

NFL basement teams square off when Jets visit Texans

Two of the NFL's worst teams meet Sunday when the New York Jets play the Houston Texans

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Taylor, Texans look to build on upset of Tennessee this week

The Houston Texans used a big defensive performance and a solid game by Tyrod Taylor to end an eight-game skid with a 22-13 win over the Titans on Sunday

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DB Desmond King (on recording interceptions)

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Texans snap 8-game skid, end Titans' 6-game streak 22-13

Tyrod Taylor ran for two touchdowns and threw for 107 yards and the Houston Texans snapped the NFL’s longest active skid by beating the Tennessee Titans 22-13 on a wet and rainy Su...

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sat out for disciplinary reasons Head coach David Culley said King (coach's decision) was held out of Sunday's contest against the Rams for disciplinary reasons, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Impact King signed a one-year deal with Houston this offseason and had been operating as the Colts' top nickel cornerback throughout the 2021 campaign. It's unclear what the 26-year-old did to result in the benching, but it may impact his standing with the team for the remainder of the season. Tavierre Thomas and Tremon Smith both saw increased defensive snaps during King's absence, and Smith also took over return duties.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE