Brandon Dunn - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Cut by Texans Dunn was released by the Texans on Thursday, NFL reporter Aaron Wilson reports.

Impact Dunn missed the final three games in 2020 due to a fractured hip, but he was medically cleared ahead of training camp this year. The 28-year-old signed a three-year, $12 million contract with Houston in February 2020 but will now hit free agency with just under a month remaining until the regular season.

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Texans cut defensive tackle Brandon Dunn Brandon Dunn started in 37 games for the Texans in the last six seasons.

AUGUST 20, 2021 • HOUSTONCHRONICLE.COM

Brandon Dunn is healthy and ready for Year 6 ' Daily Brew Brandon Dunn began his career as an underdog and continues to work like one.

JULY 29, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Feels 100 percent Dunn (hip) has been medically cleared from a fractured hip suffered last season, NFL reporter Aaron Wilson reports.

Impact It appears that Dunn is healthy heading into the 2021 campaign. The 28-year-old has played in at least 11 games during five of his last six seasons and will likely compete for snaps with Jaleel Johnson and Maliek Collins, who were both acquired this offseason via free agency.

JULY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Officially placed on IR Dunn (hip) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact It was just a matter of time before the Texans made this move, as Dunn was declared out for the season after suffering a pelvic fracture in the Week 14 loss to the Bears. It's unclear if he'll be ready for the 2021 season. Dunn has two years remaining on the three-year, $12 million contract he signed with the Texans in February of 2020.

DECEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Done for season Dunn will miss the last three games of the 2020 season due to a pelvic fracture, Mark Berman of Fox 26 Houston reports.

Impact Dunn underwent an MRI earlier in the day after being carted off the field Sunday against Chicago, and the results confirmed a pelvic fracture. Ross Blacklock and Corey Liuget are set to see an increase in reps the rest of the way in 2020.

DECEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Texans take step back with embarrassing loss to Bears

The Texans took a step back on Sunday with an embarrassing 36-7 loss to the Bears

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • Associated Press

MRI scheduled Dunn (hip) will undergo an MRI on Monday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Dunn was carted off the field during the fourth quarter of Sunday's 36-7 loss to the Bears. He will likely bear the questionable tag heading into Week 15 against the Colts. If a replacement is needed, Ross Blacklock and Corey Liuget are in line for more playing time next week.

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Smith leaves Washington's game with right leg issue

Alex Smith left Washington’s game against the San Francisco 49ers with soreness and tightness in his right leg, which he broke in two places in November 2018, sidelining him for ne...

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • Associated Press

Leaves with hip injury Dunn suffered a hip injury during Sunday's game against the Bears.

Impact Dunn failed to record a tackle before he exited in the fourth quarter. If he's unable to recover before next week's game against the Colts, either Ross Blacklock or Corey Liuget will start at nose tackle.

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Trubisky outplays Watson, Bears stop skid, beat Texans 36-7

Mitchell Trubisky outplayed Deshaun Watson in their first meeting since they entered the NFL by throwing for three touchdowns and the Chicago Bears snapped a six-game losing streak...

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • Associated Press

Brandon Dunn tabbed as the Texans' Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award nominee Houston Texans defensive tackle Brandon Dunn was named as the club’s nominee for the Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award.

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

32 players nominated for NFL's Sportsmanship Award

From star quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers and Patrick Mahomes to standout center Jason Kelce to dynamic defensive end Joey Bosa, 32 players have been nominated for the seventh annual Ar...

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • Associated Press

Terrible run defense has Houston Texans in 0-2 hole

The Houston Texans have been terrible against the run to start this season and it has left them in an 0-2 hole with a trip to Pittsburgh looming on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • Associated Press

Run defense breaks down again for Texans, who fall to 0-2

Mark Ingram, Gus Edwards and Lamar Jackson each ran for more yards individually than the Texans did as a team in the latest embarrassment for Houston’s run defense

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • Associated Press

Brandon Dunn says Texans rookie DT Ross Blacklock 'has done good' Houston Texans rookie defensive tackle Ross Blacklock is already making a good impression on veterans such as defensive tackle Brandon Dunn.

AUGUST 16, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Transcripts: Brandon Dunn Press Conference (8-15-2020) Houston Texans Nose Tackle Brandon Dunn met with the media after practice on Saturday.

AUGUST 15, 2020 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Breaking down Texans DL Brandon Dunn's $12 million contract Texans defensive tackle Brandon Dunn's three-year, $12 million contract includes $4 million guaranteed with a $1.5 million signing bonus, ac...

FEBRUARY 21, 2020 • CHRON.COM

Free Agency-Texans Capsule

MARCH 11, 2019 • FOX SPORTS

Texans sign DT Brandon Dunn from Bears practice squad

OCTOBER 14, 2015 • FOX SPORTS

Bears sign punter Spencer Lanning

OCTOBER 3, 2015 • FOX SPORTS

Luck, Cutler follow different paths through NFL

AUGUST 20, 2015 • FOX SPORTS

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