Owen Daniels
- Rec Yds 519
- Yds/Game 64.9
- TD 5
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 250
- Born: Nov 9, 1982 - Naperville, IL
- College: Wisconsin
- Draft: 2006 - 4th round (1st pick) by the Houston Texans
News and Notes
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Nov 4
Daniels has a torn knee ligament and will have season-ending surgery to repair the injury. Daniels, who injured the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, was hurt on Houston's second possession in Sunday's win at Buffalo when he caught his foot in the turf. bag of ice wrapped around his knee. Advice: The injury derails an outstanding season for the fourth-year player, who will finish with 40 receptions for 519 yards and five touchdowns. severity of the injury. |
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Nov 3
TE Owen Daniels is out for the season with a torn ACL. He was on a pace for 80 catches, 1,000 yards and 10 touchdowns. He will be missed. His replacement, Joel Dreessen, has only five catches for 52 yards. He had 11 for 77 last season, his first with the Texans. At 6-4, 248, Dreessen is taller and heavier than Daniels (6-3, 245). Dreessen is a better blocker but doesn't have Daniels' talent or experience. Rookies James Casey (fifth round) and Anthony Hill (fourth) are the only other tight ends on the roster. Casey is out after undergoing a scope on his knee and hopes to return Nov. 23 against the Titans. |
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Nov 2
As feared, Daniels has a torn ACL in his right knee and will undergo surgery, the Houston Chronicle reports. Recommendation: He will be replaced in the Texans' starting lineup by Joel Dreessen, with rookie TE James Casey also in the mix. In terms of targets in general, the likes of wideout Kevin Walter may see some extra looks with Daniels no longer an option. |
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