JUNE 22, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
KAHALE WARRING
Saints Waive TE Kahale Warring The Saints added a tight end on Tuesday, and they have waived Kahale Warring as they continue to tweak their 90-man roster.
Inks deal Warring signed a contract with the Saints on Tuesday.
Impact Warring bounced between the Colts, Bills and Jaguars last season, appearing in two games but failing to record any stats. A 2019 third-round selection of the Texans, Warring had what would have been his rookie season wiped out by injuries, while also missing significant time in 2020. Warring will need to prove he can stay healthy and have a strong showing in camp to crack the Saints' roster.
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Signed by Jaguars Warring was signed by Jaguars on Tuesday, joining the team off of the Bills' practice squad.
Impact The tight end had been with the Bills' practice squad since the beginning of Nov., but he will join the Jaguars ahead of their matchup with the Patriots in Week 17. With James O'Shaughnessy the last remaining tight end on the Jaguars not on the COVID-19 list, Warring could step right into a larger role for the team Sunday.
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sent back to practice squad Warring reverted to the Bills' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Impact Warring suited up for the Bills on Sunday against the Dolphins with Dawson Knox (hand) unable to play. Warring played three snaps on offense and accumulated zero stats. Depending on Knox' status for Week 9, Warring may be called upon again Sunday against the Jaguars.
NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Elevated for Sunday Warring has been elevated from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
Impact Warring is in line for his first action of the year after bouncing around with several teams in the preseason. He'll back up Tommy Sweeney while Dawson Knox nurses a broken hand.
OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Waived by Indy The Colts waived Warring on Tuesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Impact Warring spent time with the Texans, Patriots and Colts in the final week of training camp, but he won't be on a 53-man roster to start the season. The 2019 third-round pick appeared in seven games during the 2020 campaign after missing his entire rookie season due to a concussion and hamstring injury.
AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lands in Indy Warring was claimed off waivers by the Colts on Saturday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
Impact Warring has bounced between the Texans, Patriots and Colts in a span of a week. The 2019 third-round pick caught three passes for 35 yards across seven games last season, his first year after missing his entire rookie campaign with a concussion and hamstring injury.
AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Let go by New England Warring has been waived by the Patriots, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
Impact Warring's stint with New England was a short one after he was claimed off waivers from the Texans on Tuesday. If he doesn't catch on with another team in the coming days, it's possible the Patriots could consider adding the tight end to their practice squad.
AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Claimed by Pats Warring was claimed off waivers by the Patriots on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Impact The 2019 third-round pick caught only three passes in seven games through two years with the Texans, struggling to stay healthy and getting buried on the depth chart. Warring isn't a good bet to make it to Week 1 on the active roster, but the Patriots are at least intrigued enough to give him a look. If nothing else, he could stick with the team as a member of the practice squad.
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Let go by Texans Warring was cut by the Texans on Sunday, NFL reporter Aaron Wilson reports.
Impact Warring played just four offensive snaps in Saturday's preseason win over the Cowboys, and he'll part ways with the organization after failing to secure a prominent role to begin his NFL career. The 24-year-old spent his rookie season on injured reserve in 2019 before hauling in three of seven targets for 35 yards last year.
AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Untargeted in finale Warring was not targeted and played seven snaps in Houston's season-ending loss to the Titans on Sunday.
Impact Warring saw his first NFL action in 2020 after spending his rookie 2019 season on injured reserve. The Texans like his athleticism -- he was selected in the third round of the 2019 draft -- but he struggled to pick up the offense and played just 52 snaps over seven games. He's under contract through 2022, but a new general manager and head coach may not see the same value that a previous regime did. The Texans also have veterans Jordan Akins and Darren Fells under contract for 2021, so there may be little opportunity for Warring if he is retained next season.
JANUARY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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DECEMBER 24, 2020 • YOUTUBE
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DECEMBER 24, 2020 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM
Makes first NFL catch Warring caught two of two targets for 32 yards in Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Colts.
Impact Warring made his first catches in the NFL, including a nice 23-yard grab in tight quarters. "He ran good routes," quarterback Deshaun Watson told John McClain of the Houston Chronicle about Warring. "He's strong with the ball in his hands. He's a guy you have to continue to get reps with and build confidence." The second-year tight end has struggled to pick up the offense, but he hasn't played all that much, so the Texans may try to integrate him more over the final two weeks.
DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Struggling with offense Warring is not getting much playing time because he's still learning the offense, John McClain of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact With the Texans out of playoff contention, the final three games might be a good time to feed Warring, a 2019 third-round draft pick. He missed his entire rookie season while on injured reserve and hasn't been given much opportunity in the three weeks since being added to the active roster. "I think he's a good, young talent," interim head coach Romeo Crennel said. "He's got size (6-5, 252) (and) strength, and he wants to try to be good. He's still learning, and that's the thing you notice. Sometimes it's good, sometimes it could be better." That translates to Warring is still figuring out the offense and needs avoid mental errors.
DECEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Limited snap count in loss Warring did not catch his only target in six snaps during Sunday's 26-20 loss to Indianapolis.
Impact Warring did not see a big uptick in playing time after Pharaoh Brown left the game with a concussion. Instead, the Texans allotted more snaps to Jordan Akins (45), while Warring was on the field for only six plays. In the two weeks since coming off injured reserve, Warring has zero catches on two targets over 10 snaps.
DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Targeted in win Warring played four offensive snaps and was targeted once in Thursday's 41-25 win over Detroit.
Impact The Texans dressed four tight ends and threw just 25 times, limiting opportunities for Warring and the rest of the position group. Houston's tight ends were targeted just three times, the group's second fewest of the season. This was just the second game in two seasons for Warring, who has been dogged by injuries since Houston selected him in the third round of the 2019 draft. As the postseason is unlikely, interim head coach Romeo Crennel may want to experiment and see more of Warring in the final five weeks.
NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Lifted from IR The Texans activated Warring (undisclosed) from injured reserve Monday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Warring will join Jordan Akins, Darren Fells and Pharaoh Brown as the Texans' tight ends. Warring shapes up as the No. 3 out of the bunch, but it's unlikely that he takes any passing-down work from Akins or Fells.
NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Will be activated for Week 12 The Texans are expected to activate Warring (undisclosed) from injured reserve before Week 12, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Warring has resided on IR since Week 1, as he dealt with a setback in October but seems poised to return soon. The 2019 second-round pick will usurp Pharaoh Brown as the No. 3 tight end upon return, while Warring's on offense will be minimal behind Jordan Akins and Darren Fells.
NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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Receives return designation Warring (undisclosed) was designated to return from injured reserve Monday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact The 23-year-old has been on injured reserve since suffering the unspecified injury in the season opener, and the Texans now have a 21-day practice window to activate him. Warring could return for Sunday's game at Jacksonville if he shows well enough in practice this week.
NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Out until at least Week 9 Coach Romeo Crennel said Wednesday that he doesn't anticipate evaluating Warring (undisclosed) for a return from IR until after the Texans' Week 8 bye, Drew Dougherty of the Texans...
Impact Warring has been eligible to return from IR since early October, but it doesn't look as though he's yet very close to fully recovering from his undisclosed injury. The Texans will hope to get the second-year tight end back sometime in November.
OCTOBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
