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Christian Kirksey's Preseason Player Analysis
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Advanced Stats
- 40 Yard Dash
- 4.7
- 40 Yard Dash Rank
- 41
- Three Cone Drill
- 7.1
- Agility Score
- 11.5
- Agility Score Rank
- 40
- Burst Score
- 115.4
- Burst Score Rank
- 38
- SPARQ-x
- 96.3
- SPARQ-x Rank
- 11
- Speed Score
- 93.9
- Speed Score Rank
- 37
- Playmaking Radius
- 9.9
- Playmaking Radius Rank
- 33
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Texans releasing Christian Kirksey; boost for Denzel Perryman
Texans releasing Christian Kirksey; boost for Denzel Perryman
The Texans are releasing LB Christian Kirksey, who played a full-time role and served as a captain for last year's team. In his place, LB Denzel Perryman has been working with Christian Harris as the top two LBs. Perryman has also worn the green dot on his helmet in preseason games, which means he's conveying play calls from the coordinator to the huddle. That points to a full-time -- or at least nearly -- role and big tackle upside for Perryman. We've moved Perryman up our IDP rankings (and removed Kirksey).
Christian Kirksey dealing with hamstring trouble
Christian Kirksey dealing with hamstring trouble
Texans LB Christian Kirksey has missed several recent days with a hamstring injury, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 in Houston. Rookie Henry To'oTo'o has reportedly filled in for Kirksey in the starting lineup. The team interestingly listed Denzel Perryman and Blake Cashman as starting LBs alongside Christian Harris on the initial "unofficial" depth chart. That could mean nothing, of course. And Wilson reports that Kirksey is expected to reclaim his post when ready. We consider Harris to be the only lineup lock at this point. Harris sits highest among the group in our IDP rankings.
Kirksey staying with Texans
Kirksey staying with Texans
ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports that LB Christian Kirksey is signing a 2-year deal to remain with the Texans. Kirksey was a full-time player for the 12 starts he made in Houston last year (among 13 appearances). It was his healthiest season since 2017, disrupted primarily by a 3-week absence for a thumb fracture. This contract points to Kirksey retaining a starting job under new HC Lovie Smith, who spent last season as the DC. We'll see who else lines up with Kirksey. Kamu Grugier-Hill -- the corps' other 2021 playing-time leader -- and Neville Hewitt are set to hit free agency next week.
Top 2 LBs test positive for COVID
Top 2 LBs test positive for COVID
The Texans look likely to go without their top 2 LBs for Sunday’s game against the Jaguars. Christian Kirksey and Kamu Grugier-Hill have each tested positive for COVID. We’ll see whether either LB has a shot to return. Kevin Pierre-Louis and Neville Hewitt figure to lead the LB playing time if they dont
Kirksey designated to return
Kirksey designated to return
The Texans this week designated LB Christian Kirksey to return from IR, and he has practiced with the team. If his repaired left thumb is ready for Sunday's game against the Colts, the returning starter would destabilize LB Zach Cunningham's role. Cunningham had sunk to a reserve spot behind Kirksey and Kamu Grugier-Hill before Kirksey's injury. We'll watch for whether Kirksey makes it back to the active roster.
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