M.J. STEWART NEWS

Suiting up Stewart (knee) is active Sunday against the Vikings.

Impact Stewart has yet to play this season due to the injury and will be making his season debut when he takes the field. The veteran safety will bolster the team's depth in the secondary but will primarily see action on special teams.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Minnesota Stewart (knee) was a limited participant in Friday's practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Impact Stewart has been held out for the first two games of the season due to a knee injury he sustained in early September. The fact he was able to practice all three days, albeit in a limited capacity, gives the 2018 second-round pick a fair shot of suiting up for the first time this year. If he does play, Stewart will likely be limited to special-teams duties.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Week 2 Stewart (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest versus Chicago.

Impact Stewart will miss his second straight game to open the campaign due to a knee issue. The safety didn't practice in any capacity this week, so his status for Week 3 may also be in doubt. When healthy, Stewart is expected to work in a backup role for the Texans.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Stewart (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts.

Impact The seventh-year pro failed to log a single practice session this week due to a knee injury, so it's no surprise that he won't be suiting up Sunday. With Stewart sidelined in Week 1, expect Calen Bullock and Eric Murray to assume the reserve safety roles.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knee injury Stewart did not participate in practice both Wednesday and Thursday due to a knee injury.

Impact Stewart has one more chance Friday to practice in some capacity ahead of Sunday's regular-season opener against the Colts. The 2018 second-round pick is set to serve in a backup role at safety behind starters Jalen Pitre and Jimmie Ward.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy again Stewart (shoulder) is not on the injured list heading into training camp, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Stewart fractured his shoulder last November against the Buccaneers and missed the rest of the season. The safety recorded 22 tackles in eight games in 2023. The seventh-year pro returns for the final year of his contract in 2024.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with shoulder injury Stewart (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Buccaneers.

Impact Stewart stepped in for an injured Jimmy Ward (hamstring), who's also listed as questionable to return. The 28-year-old recorded three total tackles before leaving the game, and DeAndre Houston-Carson is in at safety for the time being.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Breaking down the Texans' 2-year contract with S M.J. Stewart Here is a look at the two-year contract safety M.J. Stewart signed with the Houston Texans.

MARCH 13, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

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MARCH 10, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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MARCH 10, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Returns to Houston Stewart signed a contract with the Texans on Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Stewart joined the Texans in 2022 and played as a backup safety while also contributing plenty on special teams. In total, he tallied 41 tackles and one pass defended to go along with one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clears concussion protocol Stewart (concussion) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Impact Stewart was forced to exit Houston's Week 16 win over Tennessee after taking a blow to the head that resulted in a concussion. However, he appears to have cleared the league's protocols and has practiced in full the last two days. Stewart will return to a depth role in the Texans' secondary while also shouldering a heavy load on special teams.

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with concussion Stewart suffered a concussion during Saturday's 19-14 win at Tennessee.

Impact Prior to his departure in the second half, Stewart didn't make a mark in the box score. Now that he's subject to the protocol for head injuries in order to play again, his status for the Texans' next game Sunday, Jan. 1 against the Jaguars is up in the air.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ekeler scores 3 touchdowns, Chargers hold off Texans 34-24

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OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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JULY 30, 2022 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Signs with Houston Stewart agreed to a one-year, $3 million deal with the Texans on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Impact Stewart appeared in 13 games for the Browns in 2021 and totaled 47 tackles (34 solo), four pass deflections and one forced fumble. The 2018 second-round pick figures to offer depth to Houston's suspect safety group and may even be able to win a starting spot during training camp.

MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Browns add WR Cooper, release Landry at start of free agency

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MARCH 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Snap Counts: Grant Delpit, M.J. Stewart Jr. carry full load at safety Stewart has carried a heavy, versatile role in the defense for three consecutive weeks

JANUARY 4, 2022 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Notes: As absences mount in secondary, M.J. Stewart Jr. rises to the occasion BEREA — If the Browns had found a way to turn the last two two-point losses into victories, M.J. Stewart Jr. would be one of the heroes of t...

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • BROWNSZONE.COM

Posts 10 tackles Stewart had 10 tackles (nine solo) during Saturday's 24-22 loss to the Packers.

Impact It's Stewart second straight game with double-digit tackles as he continues to start in Cleveland's depleted secondary. If John Johnson (hamstring) or Ronnie Harrison (ankle) are unable to return for Week 17, Stewart should receive plenty of opportunities versus the Steelers.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Snap Counts: M.J. Stewart Jr. steps up in second consecutive week with big role Stewart was the Browns’ leading tackler for the second consecutive week with another heavy defensive role

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Browns activate LB Owusu-Koramoah, release DT Billings

Browns rookie linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah was activated from injured reserve, giving Cleveland back a key defender for Sunday’s game at New England

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Officially activated Stewart (hamstring) has been activated off injured reserve, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Stewart returned to practice prior to Week 9, so he was roughly in the middle of his 21-day window to be activated. He has been sidelined since Week 5, but he will now be available to help provide depth in the secondary.

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for return The Browns have designated Stewart (hamstring) to return from IR, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Stewart's 21-day practice window thus begins Friday, making him eligible to return as early as Sunday's divisional matchup against the Bengals. A hamstring injury has sidelined the safety since Week 5.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE