Houston Texans
Owen Daniels - #81 - TE
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 3"/ 249 lbs. |
| Birthday | 11/09/1982 |
| Birthplace | Naperville, IL |
| College | Wisconsin |
| Years played | 8 |
| Drafted | 2006, 4th round, 1st pick by Texans |
Kubiak: TE Daniels will be back with Texans
Houston head coach Gary Kubiak has assured the media that Owen Daniels will return next season even though the star tight end endured an injury-plagued campaign, according to AFC South Whispers.
Texans appear to have some 3-4 pieces in place
With the Texans hiring Wade Phillips to fix one of the NFL's worst defenses, the focus turns to who will execute his defense.
Texans hire Phillips as defensive coordinator
The Texans hired former Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips as their defensive coordinator on Wednesday, the club announced.
Texans announce Kubiak stays, defense changes
The Texans have announced that head coach Gary Kubiak will be retained for a sixth season in Houston, but his coaching staff will have a different look in 2011.
Week 17 Players of the Week
This week, PFW selects Texans RB Arian Foster, Packers OLB Erik Walden and Patriots WR-PR Julian Edelman as its Players of the Week.
Foster, Texans end Jaguars' playoff hopes
Arian Foster ran for 180 yards to capture the NFL rushing title, and the Houston Texans ended Jacksonville's playoff hopes with a 34-17 win over the Jaguars on Sunda
Texans WR Johnson to have ankle surgery; will miss season finale
Texans WR Andre Johnson will have arthroscopic surgery on his right ankle and miss Sunday's season finale against the Jaguars.
Texans TE Daniels makes late return to form
In the final weeks of the season, TE Owen Daniels finally started to again consistently show the playmaking ability that has distinguished him in his five-year NFL career.
Reports: Kubiak could be back in Houston with new defensive coordinator
Embattled Texans head coach Gary Kubiak could be back in 2011, but with a new defensive coordinator, the NFL Network and The Houston Chronicle reported Wednesday.
Texans' inability to stop Tebow a new low
In a terribly disappointing season for the Texans' defense, its second-half collapse at Denver Sunday may take the cake.
Tebow leads Broncos back in 24-23 win
Tim Tebow rallied the Broncos past the Texans 24-23 when he scored on a 6-yard scramble with three minutes left in his first home start Sunday, capping a comeback from a 17-point halftime deficit.
Smith, Cushing say on-field flare-up forgotten
Houston's Antonio Smith and Brian Cushing say the confrontation between the two during the Week 15 game at Tennessee was a "heat-of-the-moment thing" that has been patched up, according to AFC South Whispers.
Texans' first-half woes prove too much to overcome
Besides their very disappointing pass defense, slow starts have hampered the Texans all season, as evidenced by a few relevant statistics.
Tebow will remain Broncos starting QB
Broncos head coach Eric Studesville announced Monday that Tim Tebow will remain the team's starting quarterback and start against the Texans on Sunday.
Collins, Johnson lead Titans over Houston
Kerry Collins threw for two touchdowns and 237 yards and Chris Johnson ran for a TD and 130 yards as the Tennessee Titans snapped a six-game skid by beating the Houston Texans 31-17 on Sunday.
PLAYER NEWS
Daniels has been added to the AFC roster for this Sunday's Pro Bowl.|||||||
Daniels will make his second Pro Bowl appearance (2008) and becomes the ninth Texan chosen this season. Daniels caught 62 passes for 716 yards in 2012, his seventh season. He led the Texans with a career-high six touchdown catches.
Daniels returned on Sunday against Jacksonville, catching six passes for 57 yards.|||||||
Daniels had missed last week's game against Chicago with a back injury.
Daniels had seven catches for 59 yards and a touchdown in Houston's big win over Baltimore Sunday.|||||||
Daniels is becoming one of Matt Schaub's favorite targets in the red zone. Daniels has a TD catch in four of the last five contests.
Daniels hauled in seven receptions for 100 yards during Sunday's 20-19 win at Cincinnati.|||||||
Daniels seems to have developed a good rapport with T.J. Yates and seems like a safe play from here on out. He faces Carolina in Week 15.
Daniels had five receptions for 76 yards and one score Sunday in a 40-33 loss to the Saints.|||||||
Daniels entered the contest with four receptions for 37 yards.