C.J. PROSISE NEWS

Unable to secure roster spot Prosise was released by the Buccaneers on Tuesday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Impact Prosise suited up for a career-high 10 games last season with the Texans, but he mostly handled a special-teams role. The 2016 third-round pick will likely test the market, though a practice squad role seems most likely.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Houston Prosise (ankle) was released by Houston on Monday, Aaron Reiss of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 26-year-old missed Week 16 with the ankle injury and is now parting ways with the Texans. Prosise appeared in 10 games this season and had 10 carries for 19 yards, five receptions for 18 yards and returned eight kickoffs for 149 yards.

DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Dwayne Haskins starts for Washington despite breaking rules

Dwayne Haskins gets his second consecutive start for Washington with quarterback Alex Smith out again because of a right calf injury

DECEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out for Week 16 Prosise (ankle) is listed as inactive for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Impact The 26-year-old appeared to be in the clear for backup carries in Week 16 after he submitted full practice sessions Thursday and Friday. Duke Johnson (neck) was ruled out ahead of him on the depth chart, but now Prosise, too, has been deemed inactive for Week 16. Buddy Howell and Scottie Phillips will garner any backup RB work behind David Johnson as result of Prosise's late scratch.

DECEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy entering Sunday Prosise, who sat out Week 15 with an ankle injury, was a full participant for the final two practices this week and is healthy entering Sunday's contest against the Jets.

Impact Houston's running back depth chart gets a shakeup for the second straight game with second stringer Duke Johnson (neck) ruled out. David Johnson will start with Prosise, Buddy Howell and Scottie Phillips ready for increased work if necessary.

DECEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

No restrictions Thursday Prosise (ankle) practiced in full Thursday.

Impact By way of his improved status, the 26-year-old back is seemingly in the clear for Sunday's upcoming matchup against the Bengals. Prosise couldn't suit up last Sunday against the Colts, costing him a second appearance in three weeks. Against Cincinnati, he's expected to slot into a depth position at RB while continuing his role as a top kick returner alongside Scottie Phillips.

DECEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as limited participant Prosise (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact It's an encouraging sign that Prosise is on the field to start the week, as he only practiced once last week before sitting out against the Colts. If Prosise can't shake the injury for Sunday's matchup versus the Bengals, Buddy Howell could serve as the No. 2 running back again, pending Duke Johnson's (neck) status.

DECEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Seahawks flush with options at running back down the stretch

This time a year ago, the Seattle Seahawks were in such a dire spot at running back that they brought Marshawn Lynch out of retirement to help

DECEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Colts recover another late fumble, beat Texans 27-20

Philip Rivers found Zach Pascal for a tiebreaking TD pass with 1:47 left and the Colts defense recovered a fumble in the end zone with 19 seconds remaining to seal a 27-20 victory...

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eagles missing 3 starters in secondary against Cardinals

The Eagles are missing three starters in secondary against Arizona

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out versus Colts Prosise (ankle) is ruled out for Sunday's game in Indianapolis.

Impact Prosise won't travel with the team to Indianapolis, and he's missed back-to-back practices, so it doesn't look like he was particularly close to taking the field. With Duke Johnson (neck) also ruled out, Buddy Howell stands to serve as the No. 2 option behind David Johnson.

DECEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Officially questionable Prosise (ankle) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Prosise has now missed two straight practices, a hint that he may be trending in the wrong direction to play in Indianapolis. With Duke Johnson (neck) also questionable, however, Prosise could get a chance to serve as the top backup to David Johnson if healthy.

DECEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded Thursday Prosise (ankle) didn't participate in Thursday's practice, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Prosise was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice, so it's certainly not a good sign to see the running back downgraded. Prosise (13 snaps, two touches) seemed to slide down the depth chart in last week's loss to the Bears, as he was out-touched and out-snapped by Buddy Howell (23, 12) in the contest. Prosise is trending in the wrong direction for Sunday's game against the Colts, but considering his limited role, his absence wouldn't affect much from a fantasy perspective.

DECEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with ankle issue Prosise was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice due to an ankle injury.

Impact It's unclear how Prosise suffered the ankle injury but it's serious enough to limited his practice reps. The Notre Dame product was virtually phased out of the gameplan in Week 14, toting the ball once for two yards and he caught his lone target for 10 yards in the loss to Chicago. Prosise seems to be falling down the depth chart, so even if he's healthy to play in Sunday's game against the Colts, he won't affect much from a fantasy perspective.

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Lags behind Howell Prosise has one carry for two yards and caught his lone target for 10 yards in Sunday's 36-7 loss to the Bears.

Impact With David Johnson (reserve/COVID-19 list) unavailable, Duke Johnson started the game with Prosise and Buddy Howell serving as the top backups. Prosise (13 snaps, two touches) lagged behind Howell (23, 12) in what was a surprising development. David Johnson is due back next week, so we could see a more normal distribution of playing time Week 15 against the Colts.

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Off injured list Prosise was a full participant in practices Thursday and Friday and is set to play Week 14 against the Bears.

Impact Prosise, who opened the practice week as questionable with a non-COVID-related illness, could be a factor this week against the Bears. In a related development, the Texans placed lead running back David Johnson on the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, which means Prosise moves up to second on the depth chart behind Duke Johnson.

DECEMBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with ailment Prosise (illness) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice.

Impact Prosise missed last week's game as he was hospitalized with a non-COVID-related stomach illness, and he continues to recover. Even if Prosise is healthy and available for Sunday's game against the Bears, he's likely to have a diminished role, as David Johnson (concussion) returned from injured reserve last week.

DECEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

QB Jones inactive for Giants; McCoy to start at Seattle

The New York Giants will be without starting quarterback Daniel Jones for Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out against Colts Prosise (illness) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Colts, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Prosise is currently hospitalized with a non-COVID-related stomach illness, which explains his absence from practice this week. With David Johnson (concussion) inching toward a return from IR, it seems likely that Prosise's role would have been diminished even if he were healthy.

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Misses another practice Prosise (illness) did not practice Thursday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Prosise has not missed back-to-back practices, making his availability for Sunday's game against the Colts unclear. He's coming off his best game of the season, but with David Johnson (concussion) apparently nearing a return, Prosise could find himself relegated back to a depth role even if he manages to get fully healthy.

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out Wednesday Prosise didn't participate in Wednesday's practice due to an illness.

Impact This is tough news for Prosise, as the Notre Dame product is coming off his best game of the season, supplying five carries for 12 yards and a touchdown catch in a Thanksgiving win. To make matters worse, David Johnson (concussion) was designated for a return off injured reserve Wednesday, so the opportunities could be disappearing soon. Look for Prosise's practice availability the rest of the week to shed a light on his chances to play in Sunday's game against the Colts.

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first TD Prosise had five carries for 12 yards, caught his lone target for a two-yard touchdown and lost fumble in Thursday's 41-25 win over the Lions.

Impact Prosise scored his first touchdown of the season in the win. The five-year veteran spent the last three weeks as the primary backup to Duke Johnson while David Johnson (concussion) spent time on injured reserve. He's been getting a little more work each week, but David Johnson is eligible to return Week 13 against Indianapolis. Prosise's window of relevance may have shut.

NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Deshaun Watson's 4 TDs lift Texans to 41-25 win over Lions

Deshaun Watson had a pair of go-ahead touchdown passes in the first half and threw for two more scores in the fourth quarter to help the Houston Texans pull away and beat the Detro...

NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Watson finds Prosise for Texans' second TD in under two minutes Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson finds running back C.J. Prosise for Texans' second TD in under two minutes.

NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • NFL.COM

Has highest snap count of season Prosise had three carries for four yards and played 15 snaps in Sunday's 27-20 win over the Patriots.

Impact The carries and snap count were season highs for Prosise, who is playing second fiddle to Duke Johnson. With David Johnson (concussion) out for at least one more week, Prosise should be in the mix for Week 12 against the Lions on Thursday. Duke Johnson's done very little as the lead back -- 40 carries, 110 yards, 2.8 YPC -- so Prosise could grab a larger share of the load in a short week.

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE