Philadelphia Eagles
James Casey - #85 - TE
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 3"/ 240 lbs. |
| Birthday | 09/22/1984 |
| Birthplace | Azle, TX |
| College | Rice |
| Years played | 5 |
| Drafted | 2009, 5th round, 16th pick by Texans |
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PLAYER NEWS
Casey is inactive for Sunday's game against Tennessee.|||||||
The Texans had Casey listed as doubtful while he recovers from a strained pectoral muscle, but he will miss a second straight game Sunday. Lawrence Vickers is starting in his place.
The unheralded Casey had five receptions for 126 yards and one score Sunday in a 40-33 loss to the Saints.|||||||
Casey is a feel-good story as a running back out of nearby Rice. The Texans are loaded with quality backs and Casey is no exception.
Casey had 81 yards on eight catches in the Texans' 24-17 loss to Tampa Bay in their preseason finale Thursday.|||||||
Casey is low on the Texans' depth chart.