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Texans RB Foster tears Achilles

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9 years ago

October 25, 2015

To add injury to the insult of a 44-26 drubbing at the hands of the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, the Houston Texans learned that running back Arian Foster has a torn Achilles tendon, according to the NFL Network.

Foster was carted off the field in the fourth quarter with an injury that occurred with no contact. He finished the game with 18 carries for 59 yards, five catches for 66 yards, and two touchdowns.

Texans coach Bill O’Brien didn’t have an update on his star running back immediately after the game, but the Texans confirmed he hurt his Achilles tendon and Ian Rapoport reported the tear, per a source of the of NFL Network reporter. For San Diego Chargers team physician David M. Chao said via Twitter the rupture was evident on video replays.

Foster, who missed significant time earlier this season with a groin injury, has 63 carries for 164 yards, 22 receptions for 227 yards this season. He will miss the remainder of the season.

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Buccaneers admit mistake, boot Aguayo

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7 years ago

August 12, 2017

Football Insiders

In the NFL, it’s always better to admit a mistake than to compound it. For the Buccaneers, the decision to burn a 2016 second-round pick on kicker Robert Aguayo has proven to be a mistake. The Buccaneers made the definitive admission of their error on Saturday, cutting Aguayo. He exits with $428,000 in fully-guaranteed salary [more]

Source: Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk

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Did Bucs put too much pressure on Aguayo?

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7 years ago

August 12, 2017

Football Insiders

After the Buccaneers surprised everyone by taking a kicker with the 59th overall pick in the draft, G.M. Jason Licht explained the move by heaping superlatives on the player. “I was very excited along with my staff and coaches about Roberto for a very long time,” Licht told PFT Live in May 2016. “It’s not [more]

Source: Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk

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Broncos holding their breath on Derek Wolfe

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7 years ago

August 12, 2017

Football Insiders

Only two days after losing Billy Winn for the year with a torn ACL, the Broncos are now sweating out another potentially serious injury along the defensive line. Via multiple reports, Broncos defensive lineman Derek Wolfe was carted off the field during practice on Saturday. It’s being described as a right ankle injury by coach [more]

Source: Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk