REX BURKHEAD NEWS

Logs limited practice Burkhead (hip) was limited at practice Wednesday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Burkhead logged just four snaps and zero touches in this past Sunday's loss to the Cardinals, but he could see a bit more work in the coming weeks after Houston traded Mark Ingram to the Saints on Wednesday. That said, Burkhead remains behind David Johnson and Phillip Lindsay in the Texans' backfield pecking order, so the versatile 31-year-old is still off the fantasy radar, at least for now.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returning against Indy Burkhead (hip) is active Week 6 against the Colts.

Impact While Burkhead was able to overcome a missed practice Thursday followed by a limited practice Friday, expectations should be kept in check, as the veteran is essentially fourth on the depth chart. The 31-year-old has seen more snaps on special teams than on offense in each of the past two weeks, and he only played three offensive snaps in his last game action Week 4 against Buffalo.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Indy Burkhead (hip/knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts.

Impact Burkhead missed practice Thursday but was able to participate on a limited basis Wednesday and Friday. Even if he suits up against Indianapolis, Burkhead's unlikely to get many touches with Mark Ingram, David Johnson and Phillip Lindsay all ahead of him in Houston's backfield pecking order.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Non-participant Thursday Burkhead (hip) did not practice Thursday.

Impact The running back returned to practice Wednesday as a limited participant but was held out Thursday. The 31-year-old has served as the Texans fourth option in the backfield this season behind Mark Ingram, Phillip Lindsay and David Johnson. Burkhead has only one rush attempt and two catches across four games in 2021.

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes practicing Burkhead (hip) is working as a limited participant at Wednesday's practice.

Impact Burkhead is practicing for the first time since suffering a hip injury that kept him sidelined Week 4. When healthy this season, the veteran running back has only handled a depth role, so he won't be on the fantasy radar in most formats even if back in action for Sunday's game against the Colts.

OCTOBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Week 5 The Texans have ruled out Burkhead (hip) for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Impact He'll miss out on a matchup with one of his former teams after the hip injury kept him from practicing all week. Even while suiting up in each of the Texans' first four games, Burkhead has held a minimal role on offense. He's played just 29 snaps, carrying once for minus-1 yard and catching two passes for 11 yards.

OCTOBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Trending toward Week 5 absence Burkhead (hip) didn't practice Wednesday and is expected to miss Sunday's contest against the Patriots, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Impact Burkhead has been non-existent for the Texans offense this year, as he didn't pick up his first carry of the season until Week 4. Assuming he ends up sitting out this weekend, Burkhead's absence shouldn't dramatically alter Houston's game plan.

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs first carry Burkhead had one carry for minus-1 yard in Sunday's 40-0 loss to the Bills.

Impact Burkhead logged his first carry of the season while playing a season-low three snaps. In all the preseason speculation about how the carries would be divided among Houston's veteran running backs, it doesn't matter. The Texans are averaging just 2.7 yards per carry the last three weeks, and it's pass-catching back David Johnson that may be the most valuable of the group.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Limited again Week 2 Burkhead logged 11 offensive snaps in Sunday's 31-21 loss to the Browns.

Impact Burkhead did not have a touch Week 2 and has a combined 21 offensive snaps through two weeks. The Texans were hit by injuries to skill-position players Sunday, although none to their running backs, so Burkhead could benefit from more playing time in a short turnaround matchup Thursday against the Panthers.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ingram has energetic, veteran presence on rebuilding Texans

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs 10 snaps Burkhead caught one of two targets for six yards in Sunday's 37-21 win over Jacksonville.

Impact Burkhead played 10 of 78 offensive snaps (13 percent), ranking fourth among Houston's running backs. After Houston signed three veteran backs during the offseason to join David Johnson, it was unclear how the snaps and opportunities would shake out. The first week provided a glimpse into the pecking order and roles, as Mark Ingram emerged as the clear leader followed by Phillip Lindsay. Johnson (four targets, three catches, one TD) provided value as the top receiving back while Burkhead appears to be second as a receiver.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

12 Questions with RB Rex Burkhead ' Drew's Dozen Houston Texans Rex Burkhead and Drew Dougherty of Texans TV went 1-on-1 and discussed the running back's hoops background, beards, big broth...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Makes preseason debut Burkhead had one carry for four yards and caught both of his targets for 12 yards in Saturday's 20-14 win over the Cowboys in preseason Week 2.

Impact Burkhead made his preseason debut after dressing for the opener but not making it onto the field. All four of Houston's running backs saw action Saturday, and the Cowboys snuffed it out the Texans' ground game, which averaged 3.2 yards per carry. There is no more clarity on how Texans head coach David Culley plans to divvy up the carries among the position group, the pecking order or which one (if any) will not make the roster. What appears to be clear after two preseason weeks is that David Johnson will play on passing downs and that Mark Ingram will have a spot.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Reiss: I've received a lot of questions about the... - The Athletic I’ve received a lot of questions about the Texans’ RB situation. Right now, I’d say Rex Burkhead is the odd man out in the rotation. But may...

AUGUST 12, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Works at wide receiver Burkhead (knee) worked out at receiver and running back during team drills Monday, Deepi Sidhu of the Texans' official site reports.

Impact Burkhead has been working out regularly in camp after undergoing offseason knee surgery. He joins a group of four running backs that all have a track record of catching the ball out of the backfield, so having one of them practice with wide receivers might be a way to keep all four on the opening-week roster. Houston currently is carrying 12 wide receivers in camp.

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 27, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Signing with Texans Burkhead (knee) is signing with the Texans, John McClain of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Financial terms of the deal have yet to be announced, but Burkhead will join a crowded Texans backfield that includes David Johnson, Mark Ingram and Philip Lindsay. It's not clear exactly where Burkhead shakes out in the rotation, but he likely will get some work in passing situations. The nine-year veteran is coming off ACL surgery Dec. 1 and it's unclear if he will be back up to full speed when training camp rolls around.

JUNE 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 3, 2021 • MUSKETFIRE.COM

Making progress Burkhead relays that he's progressing well in his recovery from the knee surgery he underwent Dec. 1, NESN's Zack Cox reports.

Impact The free agent running back posted an Instagram video Thursday that showed him moving well during a rehab session. It's unclear when he'll be back to 100 percent, but given his visible progress, it's possible that he'll be at or close to that level by training camp. Whether Burkhead returns to New England or not remains to be seen, but he's proven to be a good fit for the team's offense in the past and a one-year, prove-it deal to reprise his versatile role could end up being a solid outcome for the 30-year-old, who could then ease his way back into the mix in a backfield that will also include Damien Harris, Sony Michel, James White J.J. Taylor and Brandon Bolden.

APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons free-agency targets: Rex Burkhead, Desmond King could be on the radar The Falcons will need to use free agency as a plug-and-fill depth solution for the attrition, and they'll have to do it cheaply.

FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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JANUARY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to become free agent Jeff Howe of The Athletic suggests that Burkhead (knee) could be back with the Patriots next season.

Impact The versatile running back, who's slated to become an unrestricted free agent, was having a solid season with the team prior to suffering a torn ACL in November. Given that context, there's no guarantee that Burkhead will be ready for the start of the 2021 campaign, so Howe believes that it could "make sense for both sides" to see the 30-year-old -- who spent the last four seasons with New England -- re-sign, then "open the season on the physically unable to perform list and see if he can contribute later."

JANUARY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots look toward future after regressing post-Brady exit

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JANUARY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Patriots running back Rex Burkhead undergoes surgery on injured knee - The Boston Globe The Patriots have yet to disclose the extent of Burkhead's injury, but he posted on social media last week that he was out for the season.

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM