Texans look for answers after latest loss leaves them at 1-6
Houston Texans interim coach Romeo Crennel is searching for ways to help his team improve after the latest loss dropped Houston to 1-6OCTOBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
JORDAN AKINS #88 - TIGHT END - CLEVELAND BROWNS
191 YDS •
20 REC •
1 TD
191 YDS
20 REC
1 TD
Targeting Week 9 return Coach Romeo Crennel said Monday that he expects Akins (concussion) to be available against Jacksonville in Week 9, Drew Dougherty of the Texans' official site reports.
Impact Akins has missed three straight games while dealing with a concussion, but it appears as though he's set to return to action after the Texans' bye. The 28-year-old served as Houston's clear top tight end during the first three games of the season, so if he's indeed able to fully clear the concussion protocol for Week 9 he'll stand to resume handling No.1 reps.
OCTOBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Several Raiders active against Bucs after time on COVID list
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Texans vs. Packers: Week 7 inactives include Aaron Jones and Jordan Akins The Houston Texans and Green Bay Packers announced their Week 7 inactives for Sunday. The Houston Texans have five players listed on their W...
OCTOBER 25, 2020 • TOROTIMES.COM
Can't suit up against Packers Akins (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against Green Bay.
Impact Akins suffered a concussion upon absorbing a helmet-to-helmet hit from Harrison Smith during Houston's Oct. 4 loss to the Vikings, and though he has since cleared concussion protocol, he remains beleaguered by an ankle issue. While the 28-year-old is sidelined for a third consecutive game, Darren Fells stands atop the Texans' tight end depth chart for Week 7. Fells has recorded 142 receiving yards and two TDs over his past two outings in Akins' stead.
OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Iffy for Week 7 Akins (ankle/concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers.
Impact That said, Akins didn't practice at all this week and isn't expected to suit up this weekend, according to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle. If Akins does indeed remain sidelined in Week 7, fellow tight end Darren Fells will continue to see added passing targets against Green Bay.
OCTOBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Remains sidelined Thursday Akins (ankle/concussion) didn't practice Thursday, Aaron Reiss of The Athletic reports.
Impact Per Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle, the tight end's concussion symptoms have subsided, but his high ankle sprain remains an issue. Akins will need to return to practice Friday in order to avoid missing a third straight game. In the event that he remains sidelined Sunday against the Packers, Darren Fells will continue to see added targets.
OCTOBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Ankle is the issue Akins' concussion symptoms have subsided, and his high-ankle sprain is the reason for him missing Wednesday's practice, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Akins has missed two games due to lingering concussion symptoms and an ankle sprain, both suffered against the Vikings in Week 4. Darren Fells has seen an uptick in snaps while Akins has been sidelined. Prior to the injury, Akins was the lead tight end in terms of snaps and targets.
OCTOBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Misses practice Wednesday Akins (ankle/concussion) didn't practice Wednesday.
Impact Akins has missed two straight games, but he practiced in a limited fashion all of last week, so there's a chance he might return to the mix Sunday against the Packers if he resumes practice Thursday and/or Friday. If not, Darren Fells would continue to fill in as the Texans' top pass-catching tight end.
OCTOBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Tampa Bay's Godwin, Green Bay's Adams return from injuries
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Not playing Sunday Akins (ankle/concussion) will not play Sunday against the Titans, Kyle Odegard of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact Akins, who was a limited participant in practice all week, was listed as questionable on Friday's final injury report, but it seems as if the team is simply playing it safe with its starting tight end. Darren Fells, who last week posted a season-high 57 receiving yards and registered his second touchdown this season, will once again operate as the primary pass catcher in Akins' absence.
OCTOBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Tagged as questionable Akins (ankle/concussion) was limited in practice Friday and is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Titans.
Impact Akins practiced in a limited fashion all week, and coach Romeo Crennel said Friday that Akins will be a game-time decision Sunday. Crennel also confirmed that Akins is still in the league's concussion protocol while also working through an ankle injury, so he'll need clearance on both fronts in order to play Sunday. Darren Fells will be the main beneficiary if Akins can't go.
OCTOBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
TE Jordan Akins expected to be game-time decision vs. Titans Tight end Jordan Akins is making progress and expected to be a game-time decision for Sunday’s matchup at Tennessee.
OCTOBER 16, 2020 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM
Should be game-time call Akins (concussion) is expected to be a game-time decision Sunday at Tennessee, Deepi Sidhu of the Texans' official site reports.
Impact Coach Romeo Crennel said the 28-year-old "made a little progress," but he clearly remains in the concussion protocol. Akins has practiced as a limited participant in four straight sessions and appears likely to tally another one Friday, but the release of the Texans' official injury report later in the day will provide the final answer on his practice participation.
OCTOBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Limited again Thursday Akins (concussion) was limited in Thursday's practice.
Impact Akins has now logged four straight limited practices, dating back to last week, while working to progress through the league's five-step concussion protocol. If he's unable to gain full clearance ahead of Sunday's contest in Tennessee, Darren Fells will draw another start at tight end.
OCTOBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Logs limited session Akins (concussion/ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Impact Akins logged two limited practices last week before being inactive for Sunday's win over the Jaguars. While Akins' presence on the practice field to begin Week 6 is a good sign, he apparently has a new ankle injury to work through in addition to clearing the NFL's five-step concussion protocol. A return to full practice by Friday would likely erase any questions about Akins' status for this weekend's game against the Titans. Darren Fells will operate as Houston's No. 1 tight end if Akins isn't ready to play.
OCTOBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Texans looking for improvement after getting first win
The Houston Texans finally picked up a win this weekend in their first game since coach Bill O’Brien was firedOCTOBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NFL Today, Week 5
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Watson tosses 3 TDs as Texans get 1st win, 30-14 over Jags
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The Latest: Cowboys edge Giants with field goal on last play
Greg Zuerlein kicked a 34-yard field goal on the final play of the game as the Dallas Cowboys withstood a devastating injury to Dak Prescott and won 37-34 over the New York GiantsOCTOBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
49ers RB Mostert returns to action; Samuel also active
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Not suiting up Sunday Akins (concussion) is officially inactive for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
Impact The 28-year-old practiced as a limited participant Thursday and Friday and received the questionable tag, but he won't be available Sunday after suffering the concussion last week. Akins will need to fully clear the concussion protocol before returning to game action. Darren Fells will work as Houston's top tight end in his place versus the Jags.
OCTOBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Week 5 Akins (concussion/ankle) was limited during Friday's practice and is considered questionable for Sunday's game versus the Jaguars.
Impact While it's encouraging that Akins was able to log two straight limited sessions to close out the week, he still has to clear the league's concussion protocol to suit up Sunday. If Akins is unable to play, expect Darren Fells to operate as the No. 1 tight end, while Pharaoh Brown could rotate in at the position.
OCTOBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Texans vs. Jaguars Thursday injury report: TE Jordan Akins limited in practice The Houston Texans released their Thursday injury report ahead of their Week 5 game with the Jacksonville Jaguars, and TE Jordan Akins pract...
OCTOBER 8, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Listed as limited participant Akins (concussion/ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Impact Akins is clearly making progress through the league's five-step concussion protocol, but he'll need to garner full medical clearance before being allowed to retake the field. It's worth noting that the third-year tight end is dealing with an ankle injury, in addition to the concussion that forced him out of Houston's Week 4 loss to Minnesota.
OCTOBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
