Houston Texans
Danieal Manning - #38 - S
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 11"/ 210 lbs. |
| Birthday | 08/09/1982 |
| Birthplace | Corsicana, TX |
| College | Abilene Christian |
| Years played | 8 |
| Drafted | 2006, 2nd round, 10th pick by Bears |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 77 | 3 | 2 |
AFC South training-camp reports
How will Mario Williams adapt to the switch from defensive end to rush linebacker in Wade Phillips' 3-4 defense? The answer will be key to the Texans' showing this season, as PFW examines the AFC South teams.
Texans' Quin making seamless transition to safety
Mario Williams is not the only member of the Texans converting to a new position. Former CB Glover Quin has made a seamless transition to safety.
Texas add WR Darling, RB Williams
The Texans signed free-agent WR Devard Darling and RB Javarris Williams on Friday.
ILB Dobbins signs with Houston
Former Dolphins ILB Tim Dobbins agreed to terms with the Texans on Saturday, his agent David Canter announced on Twitter.
Foster leaves practice with hamstring injury
Last year's leading rusher, Texans RB Arian Foster, left Friday's practice with an apparent left hamstring injury.
Competition at cornerback fierce in Houston
The Texans will have some difficult decisions to make at the CB position in training camp.
Pollard signs two-year deal with Ravens
S Bernard Pollard signed a two-year contract with Baltimore on Thursday, it was announced by Ravens executive vice president/general manager Ozzie Newsome.
Texans sign FB Vickers to replace Leach
The Texans announced Wednesday that they have signed former Browns FB Lawrence Vickers, an unrestricted free agent.
Texans WR Johnson dislocates finger in practice
WR Andre Johnson left the Texans' Tuesday morning practice with a dislocated left index finger, according to PFW Texans correspondent John McClain.
First-round DE Watt signs with Texans
J.J. Watt, the 11th overall pick in the draft by the Texans, agreed to a contract on Sunday. Terms of the deal have not been announced.
Ravens sign Pro Bowl FB Leach
The top fullback on the free-agency market has a new home. Former Texans FB Vonta Leach signed a three-year, $11 million deal with the Ravens.
Colts sign former Texans QB Orlovsky
Former Texans QB Dan Orlovsky has agreed to terms with the Colts, PFW correspondent and Houston Chronicle writer John McClain reported.
Report: Rams agree to terms with LB Diles
The Rams reportedly agreed to terms on a one-year deal with former Texans OLB Zac Diles.
Texans' secondary much improved with Joseph, Manning
The Texans' woeful pass defense got a much needed shot in the arm by signing former Bengals CB Johnathan Joseph and former Bears S Danieal Manning.
Texans sign Bears S Manning
Former Bears S Danieal Manning has signed a four-year, $20 million deal with the Texans that includes $9 million guaranteed.
PLAYER NEWS
Houston agreed to terms with Manning late Thursday.|||||||
The 6-foot Manning, a 28-year-old native of nearby Corsicana, started all 16 games for Chicago last season, and also returns kickoffs, another need for the Texans.
Manning has signed his one-year tender offer from the Bears.|||||||
Manning has started 40 of 61 games played during his four seasons with the Bears. he has six interceptions, six forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries. A valuable special teams contributor, Manning has 11 kickoff returns for 40 or more yards over the past two seasons, which leads the NFL. He averaged a league-high 29.7 yards per kickoff return (1,070 yards on 36 returns) in 2008.
Manning told reporters he has been told he will start Sunday's home opener against the Steelers after coming back from a hamstring injury. Last week, Kevin Payne started at free safety.|||||||
Manning had a pulled hamstring through much of training camp and preseason but played nickel back against Green Bay. Although he's healthy enough to resume his old starting job, Manning expects to be tested by the Steelers. "I'm quite sure they're going to throw deep a lot, especially me coming back from a hammy injury they're going to try to go deep," Manning said.
Manning was inactive for Sunday's game because of an injured hamstring.|||||||
Corey Graham started in his place.
Rookie Danieal Manning picked off Brett Favre for his first career interception in the Chicago Bears' 26-0 win over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.|||||||
The Bears defense is one of the best in the league, as it shutout Favre for the first time in his career. Last season, the Chicago defense allowed a league-low 12.2 points per game.
