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Two grabs in win Stover caught two of three targets for seven yards in Sunday's 23-21 win over the Raiders in Week 16.

Impact Stover continued a support role at tight end to starter Dalton Schultz. Since returning from a foot injury six games ago, the backup tight end has seven catches (10 targets) for 45 yards. Stover's been given opportunities as a runner in short-yardage, red-zone situations the last three weeks, but that opportunity never presented itself Sunday.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes three catches in win Stover caught all three targets for 22 yards in Sunday's 40-20 win over Arizona in Week 15.

Impact The Texans often rolled with multiple tight ends, and Stover had a season-high 41 snaps alongside starter Dalton Shultz (53 snaps). The duo combined for 12 targets, a team high for the day and a season high for the position group. Stover also had one rushing attempt -- another short-yardage situation in the red zone -- but the play was negated by a penalty.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Used again as runner Stover was not targeted and was used as a runner in a short-yardage situation in Sunday's 20-10 win over the Chiefs in Week 14.

Impact Stover's lone touch came on a 4th-and-1 in the red zone and resulted in a first down, but the play was wiped out by an offside penalty. Houston settled for a field goal instead. It was the fourth time in the last two games that the Texans used Stover as a runner.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Adds new wrinkle in win Stover caught both of his targets for 16 yards and had four carries for three yards in Sunday's 20-16 win over the Colts in Week 13.

Impact In addition to Stover's day job as the backup tight end to Dalton Schultz, the Texans gave him a side hustle as a short-yardage element as a runner. All four of his carries were on 3rd- or 4th-and-one situations, including three inside the red zone. The first two worked, but Indianapolis stopped it on successive tries in the fourth quarter. It was a curious decision by the coaching staff to run Stover on 4th-and-one at the Colts' 17-yard line after it didn't work on third down. At the time, Houston was leading 20-16 and the turnover on downs left the Texans vulnerable to a loss had Indianapolis scored a touchdown. That Houston added this package for Stover and used it in the red zone slightly enhances the backup tight end's value going forward.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sauce Gardner helped off field with calf injury in possible Colts blow Early in the first quarter against the Texans, the corner was blanketing tight end Cade Stover before coming up lame and hobbling away from...

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • NYPOST.COM

Targeted twice in win Stover was unable to bring in either of his two targets in Thursday's 23-16 win over the Bills in Week 12.

Impact Stover played his second game since returning from a broken foot suffered in the season opener. He was on the field for 20 snaps, which represents an increase from Week 11. He's not a big piece of the offense but is a willing blocker as the No. 2 behind Dalton Schultz.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Untargeted in win Stover played 14 snaps and was not targeted in Sunday's 16-13 win over the Titans in Week 11.

Impact Stover was activated off injured reserve and played for the first time since Week 1. Injuries in the tight end room led to Stover opening the season as the clear backup to starter Dalton Schultz, but the former suffered a broken foot in Week 1 that shut him down until Sunday. With Harrison Bryant (neck/shoulder) landing on IR last week, Stover resumes his role as the top backup.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Active versus Titans Stover (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Titans.

Impact Stover was activated from injured reserve Saturday and is officially ready to suit up for Sunday's contest as the No. 2 TE behind Dalton Schultz. In Stover's only regular-season game in the 2025 campaign, he logged 36 offensive snaps where he caught all four of his targets for 22 yards. The tight end's return should open up more options for Davis Mills and the Texans' offense.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Off IR, still questionable The Texans activated Stover (foot) from injured reserve Saturday, but he remains questionable for Sunday's game at Tennessee.

Impact The Texans swapped out Stover for fellow TE Harrison Bryant (neck/shoulder) on IR, meaning the former is set to serve as the No. 2 TE behind Dalton Schultz in his first game action since Week 1, when he broke his foot and required surgery. Through 16 games as a pro, Stover, a 2024 fourth-round pick, has compiled a 19-155-1 line on 26 targets.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Stover (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans

Impact Stover upgraded to a full practice participant Friday after logging limited sessions both Wednesday and Thursday, meaning he is trending up for Sunday's game. The tight end was designated to leave the injured reserve this week, and with fellow tight end Harrison Bryant (neck/shoulder) unable to practice Friday, Stover's chances of suiting up for Sunday seem better than ever.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited again Stover (foot) logged a limited practice Thursday.

Impact Stover, who was designated to return from a broken foot this week, logged a second consecutive limited practice ahead of Sunday's game against Tennessee. What makes his situation interesting is that two tight ends currently on the active roster, Harrison Bryant (neck/shoulder) and Dalton Schultz (illness/shoulder), were non-participants for the first two practices of the week.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Stover (foot) returned to practice Wednesday, after the Texans designated him to return from injured reserve, KPRC 2 Houston's Aaron Wilson reports.

Impact Stover had surgery on his foot in September after suffering a fracture Week 1 against the Rams. He's reportedly moving well at practice, but it's unclear at this point if the Texans hope to bring him back as their No. 2 TE this Sunday at Tenessee.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to return to practice soon Stover (foot) is expected to return to practice soon, possibly as early as this week, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Stover is still on injured reserve after he suffered a broken foot in the Texans' Week 1 loss to the Rams, but his recovery has gone smoothly, and it looks like he's going to have a pretty good chance to play again this season. In his lone appearance this season, Stover made the start and played 57 percent of the offensive snaps, securing four catches for 22 scoreless yards versus Los Angeles.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return Stover (foot) is expected back within the next few weeks, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Wilson reports Stover is recovering well from a broken foot and surgery. He's already missed the four-game minimum and can be activated at any time, but it appears the tight end will be out until some point in November at the earliest. Stover's return will bolster the position, which has been impacted by injuries to several of its personnel going back to training camp.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to return this season Houston executive vice president and general manager Nick Caserio said Tuesday that he expects Stover (foot) to return at some point in 2025, Sam Warren of the Houston Chronicle re...

Impact Stover suffered a broken foot in the season-opening loss to the Rams and eventually placed on injured reserve, which ensures at least four missed games. Caserio's comments suggest the tight end will be unavailable beyond the four-week minimum. While addressing the status of Houston's injured players, the GM lumped Stover into a group whose return timeline is "not as definitive" as it is with some other players.

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Officially placed on IR The Texans placed Stover (foot) on injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Stover suffered a broken foot during Houston's loss to the Rams in Week 1, and he'll now have to miss at least four games before being eligible to return to practice from IR. The Texans' tight end corps was heavily depleted even before Stover's injury, with Brevin Jordan (knee) and Irv Smith (ankle) both done for the year, hence the team's decision to sign Harrison Bryant off the practice squad to back up starter Dalton Schultz.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Report: Texans TE Cade Stover (foot) out indefinitely Deadspin | Report: Texans TE Cade Stover (foot) out indefinitely

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Report: Texans TE Cade Stover (foot) out indefinitely Houston Texans tight end Cade Stover is out indefinitely after breaking his foot Sunday vs.Los Angeles, KPRC2 in Houston reported Monday.Sto...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

Suffers broken foot Stover suffered a broken foot in Sunday's 14-9 loss to the Rams and is out indefinitely, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Stover started the Texans' Week 1 contest and recorded a team-high four catches for 22 yards versus Los Angeles before sustaining the injury. He was in a walking boot after the loss and is now likely to miss multiple weeks, though the team has yet to confirm the injury. With Brevin Jordan (knee) and Irv Smith (ankle) both on injured reserve and done for the season, Houston is already severely shorthanded at tight end. Veteran Harrison Bryant and seventh-round rookie Luke Lachey are currently on the practice squad as options behind Dalton Schultz.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leads TEs in snaps Stover caught four of four targets for 22 yards in Sunday's 14-9 loss to the Rams.

Impact Stover's 36 snaps on offense were more than starter Dalton Schultz (34), which is surprising but unlikely significant. The Texans' passing attack struggled, and there many packages used to jumpstart a dormant offense. Stover has history with quarterback C.J. Stroud at Ohio State, which gives him a level of fantasy intrigue, but Schultz is still considered the best fantasy option at tight end in Houston.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Standing out in training camp General manager Nick Caserio told reporters Thursday that Stover (collarbone) has stood out during the offseason and the early portions of training camp, Jared Koch of SI.com repor...

Impact Stover saw limited playing time during his rookie campaign, finishing with 15 catches (on 22 targets) for 133 yards and one touchdown across 15 regular-season games. He broke his collarbone during the Texans' wild-card win over the Chargers in January, but he has fully recovered from the injury and has made a good impression on Caserio and the coaching staff. Stover enters training camp in a competition against Brevin Jordan (knee) for backup tight end duties behind Dalton Schultz.

JULY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Needs surgery, out for playoffs Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans confirmed Tuesday that Stover sustained a fractured collarbone in Saturday's 32-12 win over the Chargers and will require season-ending surgery, Jona...

Impact Houston placed Stover on injured reserve earlier Tuesday but didn't make a corresponding addition to the active roster, though Teagan Quitoriano (calf) could be reinstated from IR later this week to give the Texans a third option at tight end behind Dalton Schultz and Irv Smith for Saturday's divisional-round game against the Chiefs. Stover recorded four catches for 28 yards on four targets in the win over the Chargers and finished the regular season with a 15-133-1 receiving line on 22 targets over 15 appearances.

JANUARY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to injured reserve The Texans placed Stover (undisclosed) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact The nature of Stover's injury is unclear after the rookie tight end played 36 offensive snaps, his second-most of the season, during last Saturday's wild-card win over the Chargers. He finished the contest catching all four of his targets for 28 yards. Primarily used as a blocker this season, Stover's rookie campaign ends having caught 15 of 22 targets for 133 yards and one touchdown during the regular season.

JANUARY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Four catches in win Stover caught four of four targets for 28 yards in Saturday's 32-12 win over the Chargers in the wild-card round.

Impact Stover set season-highs in catches and yards in the playoff game. He finished with more catches and yards than starter Dalton Schultz (two catches, 23 yards). Stover's playing time could take a hit if Teagan Quitoriano (calf) is activated off injured reserve for next week's divisional-round matchup against Kansas City.

JANUARY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back to full health Stover did not catch his lone target in Sunday's 23-14 win over Tennessee in Week 18.

Impact Stover had missed Weeks 15 and 16 while recovering from an appendectomy but has since returned. He played a less-than-normal 19 snaps in his first game back and was at his usual level (36 snaps) for the regular-season finale. The rookie tight end gained a lot of experience in 2024 after Brevin Jordan (knee) sustained a season-ending ACL injury in Week 2. When healthy, Stover played 42.1 percent of the offensive snaps. That exposure, however, didn't lead to much production. Stover finished with 15 catches, 22 targets, 133 yards and one touchdown over 15 games played. There isn't expected to be much change at the position group; both Jordan and starting tight end Dalton Schultz are under contract for 2025.

JANUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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