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 |
Source: Playing Casey at FB will hurt Texans
The likelihood of James Casey starting at fullback for Houston may prove to be a mistake, according to PFW's Whispers.
Texans FB Casey again strutting stuff as receiver
Texans FB-TE James Casey re-emerged in Week 17, opening up the possibility of him contributing as an extra receiver in the postseason.
Texans thrilled with FB Vickers
Texans FB Lawrence Vickers and the Houston rushing attack was so good in James Casey's absence that Vickers has taken over the starting job.
Texans FB Casey exceeding expectations
Texans FB James Casey is making the loss of All-Pro FB Vonta Leach easier to swallow with his impressive start to the preseason.
Texans unlikely to re-sign All-Pro FB Leach
All-Pro FB Vonta Leach, an unrestricted free agent who wants be the highest-paid lead blocker in the NFL, is not likely to be re-signed by the Texans, which could open the door for third-year TE James Casey to see an ...
Texans WR Johnson has mild ankle sprain
Two Texans underwent MRIs Monday on their ankles. WR Andre Johnson has a mild sprain and is listed as day-to-day but is expected to start in Week Three. TE James Casey is expected to be out with an ankle sprain.
Texans' young TEs getting work in Daniels' absence
While Texans TE Owen Daniels works his way back from a November knee injury, rookie Garrett Graham and second-year pro James Casey have received a lot of work in OTAs.
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.
