Houston Texans
Greg Jones - #33 - RB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 1"/ 265 lbs. |
| Birthday | 05/09/1981 |
| Birthplace | Columbia, SC |
| College | Florida State |
| Years played | 10 |
| Drafted | 2004, 2nd round, 23rd pick by Jaguars |
Texans OT Butler out for season
Texans ORT Rashad Butler will miss the 2012 season after suffering a torn triceps in Thursday’s preseason finale, head coach Gary Kubiak confirmed.
Newton lands at ORT spot for Texans
Texans coach Gary Kubiak said Monday that Derek Newton has beaten out Rashad Butler for the starting job at right tackle.
Gaither, Mondek among Texans' cuts
The Texans cut several players, including LB Omar Gaither and sixth-round rookie OT Nick Mondek, on Monday.
Texans place PK Bullock on I.R.
The Texans placed rookie PK Randy Bullock on injured reserve Sunday, head coach Gary Kubiak told the media.
Texans could face more OL changes in 2013
The rebuilding of the right side of the Texans' offensive line has been a big story this offseason and more changes could be coming in 2013.
Texans reach agreement with OLT Brown
The Texans reached an agreement on a new contract with OLT Duane Brown, PFW correspondent John McClain of the Houston Chronicle first reported.
Re-signing OLT Brown high priority for Texans
The Texans have a number of prized players with expiring contracts at the end of 2012, but priority No. 1 is re-signing OLT Duane Brown.
Texans sign Gaither, place Fox on I.R.
The Texans filled their need at linebacker Thursday, signing Omar Gaither after placing Keyaron Fox on injured reserve.
Texans DE Watt suffers elbow injury
Texans DE J.J. Watt left practice on Thursday with an elbow injury.
Texans OLT Brown injures ankle
Texans OLT Duane Brown injured his left ankle in Wednesday’s practice when a teammate fell into his leg.
Texans like Beck's experience for No. 3 QB job
Veteran QB John Beck is a very strong candidate to earn the No. 3 QB job for the Texans thanks to his five years of NFL experience.
Texans WR Johnson hurts groin, leaves practice
WR Andre Johnson left Sunday morning's practice with a pulled groin muscle, but coach Gary Kubiak says the injury doesn't appear significant.
Texans re-sign WR Johnson
The Texans re-signed WR Bryant Johnson on Thursday, according to PFW correspondent John McClain of the Houston Chronicle.
Report: Patriots add DT Bulman
The Patriots agreed to terms with DT Tim Bulman, according to Pro Football Talk.
PLAYER NEWS
The Houston Texans have signed Jones.|||||||
The Texans needed a fullback after James Casey signed with Philadelphia after free agency opened. Jones has played his first nine NFL seasons with Jacksonville. The Jaguars drafted him in the second round in 2004. Jones helped Jacksonville running backs rush for 100 yards in a game 37 times.
The Jags have placed Jones on injured reserve and elevated defensive back Kennard Cox from the practice squad.|||||||
Jones sprained his right ankle last week against Miami. He started seven games this season, and had 23 yards rushing and 14 yards receiving.
Jones (ankle) has been placed on injured reserve.|||||||
Jones was the latest in a long list of players lost for the season. Receiver Jerry Porter (groin) could join him there.
The Jacksonville Jaguars retained one of their top free agents Wednesday when Jones re-signed with the team. Jones, who started 11 games last season after missing all of 2006 with a knee injury, was named the first alternate to the AFC Pro Bowl. Jacksonville led the conference in rushing, averaging 149.4 yards a game.|||||||
Jones has 856 yards rushing and nine touchdowns since the Jaguars drafted him in the second round in 2004. He also has 24 receptions for 178 yards and two scores. More important to the Jaguars, Jones has become one of their best blockers and helped create one of the NFL's top rushing attacks.
Jones will miss all of the 2006 season when he undergoes surgery to repair his torn ACL. The Jacksonville Jaguars running back started in 13 games last season. He rushed for 575 yards on 151 carries for four touchdowns. Derrick Wimbush and LaBrandon Toefield are expected to share duties to replace him.|||||||
