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 |
2012 STATS
| Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 62 | 716 | 6 |
Texans sign first-round CB Jackson
Houston has signed its first-round draft choice, CB Kareem Jackson, to a five-year contract, PFW's Texans correspondent, John McClain, is reporting on his Twitter account. Details of the deal weren't immediately available.
Reports: Texans agree with rookie RB Tate
The Texans and RB Ben Tate, a second-round pick from Auburn, have agreed on a contract, ESPN and The Houston Chronicle reported Thursday. ESPN reported the contract is for four years.
Texans sign rookie TE Graham
The Texans signed rookie TE Garrett Graham on Wednesday, the club announced. Terms were not disclosed.
RB Henry vying to stick with Texans
RB Chris Henry, who showed promise early in his career before being suspended, is competing for a roster spot with Houston after a couple of unproductive seasons.
AFC South training-camp reports
In the third installment in our series of training-camp reports, we look at the AFC South teams.
Texans, Falcons hoping to get over hump
With Houston and Atlanta being the highest-rated teams not to make the playoffs last season, NFList examines how other recent "near-miss" clubs fared the following season.
Texans sign WR Dickerson
The Texans signed WR Dorin Dickerson, a seventh-round selection from Pittsburgh, on Wednesday.
Texans have solid reserve options at cornerback
One position where the Texans have accumulated solid depth is cornerback.
Okoye sheds weight; will sacks come?
A lighter Texans DT Amobi Okoye has "been tougher to handle" for the team's offense to handle in offseason workouts, head coach Gary Kubiak told Houston reporters at the end of the club's final minicamp.
Texans sign FB Griffith, two others
The Texans signed veteran TE Derek Fine, FB Justin Griffith and WR Bobby Williams on Wednesday.
Texans sign OG Smith
The Texans signed OG Shelley Smith, a sixth-round pick from Colorado State, on Wednesday.
Vikings sign RB Moats
The Vikings have signed RB Ryan Moats to join their crowded running back situation.
Texans TE Daniels, LB Sharpton sign contracts
Texans TE Owen Daniels signed his one-year restricted free-agent tender with the club on Friday, the club announced. Also, the Texans signed LB Darryl Sharpton, a fourth-round pick.
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.
Reports: Texans, DT Mitchell agree on deal
The Texans and DT Earl Mitchell, a third-round pick from Arizona, have agreed on a contract, The Houston Chronicle and ESPN reported Wednesday.
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.
