Houston Texans
Stephen McGee - QB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 3"/ 225 lbs. |
| Birthday | 09/27/1985 |
| Birthplace | Round Rock, TX |
| College | Texas A&M |
| Years played | 4 |
| Drafted | 2009, 4th round, 1st pick by Cowboys |
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Coin flips determine draft order for six teams
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Texans won't keep status quo in backfield
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Texans’ McNair gives Kubiak extension, vote of confidence
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Cushing getting rest, focusing on mental aspect of game
Texans SLB Brian Cushing expects to resume football workouts sometime in March, he said at the Super Bowl.
Texans sign Kubiak through 2012
The Texans have awarded head coach Gary Kubiak with a new three-year contract, the Houston Chronicle reported late Tuesday night.
Texans hire Knapp to work with Schaub
The Texans have hired Gregg Knapp as their new QB coach, reuniting him with QB Matt Schaub.
Injuries open door for Schaub to earn Pro Bowl spot
Texans QB Matt Schaub had a suspicion he might be a late addition to the AFC Pro Bowl roster, and to that end, he resumed workouts recently.
Thrown into deep end, Texans' Cushing thrived
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Kubiak could go back to Denver roots for new offensive coordinator
With offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan joining his father, Mike, in Washington, the Texans are looking for a new play-caller.
Belichick: Bad field contributed to Welker's injury
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Texans committed to Kubiak, extend Schaub's contract
According to a report in the Houston Chronicle, Texans owner Bob McNair announced following Houston's 34-27 victory over New England Sunday that Gary Kubiak would return for the fifth and final year of his contract.
Patriots' Welker leaves field with apparent knee injury
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PLAYER NEWS
McGee is among eight players signed to reserve/future contracts by the Houston Texans.|||||||
The 6-3 McGee was a fourth-round pick by Dallas in 2009. He played in only three games for the Cowboys before he was cut at the end of training camp in 2012.
The Dallas Cowboys have released quarterback Stephen McGee from their 53-man roster and claimed tight end Colin Cochart off waivers from Cincinnati.|||||||
The moves were announced Saturday as the Cowboys started practice four days before their season opener at the New York Giants.
McGee took over for an injured Tony Romo on Saturday in a 20-7 loss to Philly.|||||||
McGee was 24 of 38 for 182 yards and one score. He led Dallas to a Week 17 win over the Eagles last season so Philly earned a measure of revenge.
In his first NFL start, McGee threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Jason Witten with 55 seconds left to lead the Dallas Cowboys to a 14-13 victory over the NFC East champion Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.|||||||
The rookie's 238 yards, two TDs and no interceptions in two games is good enough for Dallas to perhaps trust him next season should Tony Romo endure another injury.
Jon Kitna is listed as questionable for the Dallas Cowboys' season finale. Kitna did not practice again Friday, increasing the odds that McGee will make the first start of his NFL career Sunday in Philadelphia.|||||||
McGee nearly led Dallas to victory last weekend at Arizona.