DALTON SCHULTZ NEWS

86 days until the Texans' 2025 season opener: Who has worn No. 86? Dalton Schultz currently wears the No. 86, but is he the best player to ever wear the number in Houston Texans' history?

JUNE 14 • USATODAY.COM

Back on practice field Schultz (leg) is on the practice field Tuesday for voluntary OTAs, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Schultz missed a handful of days early at OTAs due to an apparent leg injury, but he already appears over the minor issue. Now heading into his age-29 season and third year catching passes from C.J. Stroud (pectoral), Schultz is competing for targets in a pass-catching corps led by Nico Collins that remains crowded despite the departure of Stefon Diggs (ACL) for New England, and Tank Dell (ACL) being a candidate to miss significant time. Houston acquired veteran slot receiver Christian Kirk via a trade with Jacksonville early in the offseason, then added early-round wideouts in the second (Jayden Higgins) and third (Jaylin Noel) rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft. Schultz remains entrenched over Brevin Jordan (ACL) and Cade Stover (collarbone) as the Texans' top tight end, but his ceiling seems to be as either the third or fourth option in Houston's passing game.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Travis Kelce Receives Strong 9-Word Message from Dalton Schultz After Chiefs-Texans Dalton Schultz made one thing clear.

JANUARY 19 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Four grabs in divisional-round loss Schultz caught all four of his targets for 63 yards in Saturday's 23-14 divisional-round loss to Kansas City.

Impact The veteran tight end was on the other end of C.J. Stroud's longest completion of the day, a 34-yard connection on the Texans' first possession that helped set up a field goal. Schultz suited up for every game in 2024, the first time he'd accomplished that since he was a Cowboy in 2021, but even with the Texans dealing with a number of injuries to their wide receiver room, he didn't see an increase in his production of target volume. He posted a 53-532-2 line on 85 targets over 17 regular-season contests before adding six catches for 86 yards on eight targets over two postseason appearances. Schultz has two years and $22 million left on his current contract, and given the middling impact he made in 2024, it's possible the Texans consider making him a cap casualty this offseason.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Texans fall to the Chiefs to remain winless in 6 tries at reaching the AFC title game

The Houston Texans lost to the Kansas City Chiefs 23-14 and their hopes of finally reaching the AFC title game for the first time in franchise history ended

JANUARY 19

Is Dalton Schultz playing today? Injury updates for Texans TE #Texans tight end Dalton Schultz is dealing with a shoulder injury. Here are the latest updates.

JANUARY 18 • USATODAY.COM

Cleared to face Kansas City Schultz (shoulder) doesn't carry an injury designation for Saturday's divisional-round game against the Chiefs.

Impact After being deemed limited Tuesday and Wednesday, Schultz practiced fully Thursday, paving the way for him to lead Houston's tight end corps in the team's second postseason contest. In last weekend's 32-12 wild-card win over the Chargers, Schultz -- who logged a 53/532/2 receiving line in 17 regular-season outings -- caught two of his four targets or 23 yards.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Another limited practice Schultz (shoulder) remained limited at practice Wednesday.

Impact Following back-to-back limited sessions, Schultz may need to practice fully Thursday in order to avoid an injury designation for Saturday's divisional-round game against the Chiefs. With Cade Stover (undisclosed) having been placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Irv Smith is next up behind Schultz on the Texans' TE depth chart, though Teagan Quitoriano (calf), who is on IR, has been practicing fully this week and could be activated ahead of the weekend.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Limited with shoulder issue Schultz (shoulder) was a limited participant in Tuesday's practice.

Impact It's a new injury for the veteran tight end. Schultz has been relatively healthy this season, and it's the first time he's been limited on a practice report since September. Schultz played 73 percent of the offensive snaps in last Saturday's wild-card win over the Chargers, securing two of his four targets for 23 yards. Houston's TE2, rookie Cade Stover (undisclosed), was placed on injured reserve earlier Tuesday.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Two catches in wild-card round win Schultz recorded two receptions on four targets or 23 yards in Saturday's 32-12 win over the Chargers.

Impact Nico Collins and John Metchie accounted for half of the targets from C.J. Stroud, leaving limited volume for the rest of Houston's pass catchers. Even taking that into account, Schultz's performance was disappointing, particularly considering that Cade Stover matched his four targets and out-gained him. Schultz now has fewer than 30 receiving yards in four of his last five games.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Three catches in Week 18 Schultz recorded three catches on three targets for 29 yards in Sunday's 23-14 win over the Titans.

Impact Schultz played throughout the first half, well after most of the top Texans' skill-position players were rested. His longest catch went for 13 yards on Houston's first possession, and he concludes the season with 532 yards -- the lowest yardage total of his career since 2019. However, Schultz has remained a consistent target earner, as he's topped 50 receptions in six straight campaigns, and he should retain a peripheral role in the Houston offense in a likely matchup with the Chargers in the first round of the playoffs.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Texans want to snap skid before the playoffs with Titans headed for likely top 10 draft pick

The Houston Texans have clinched the AFC South for a second straight season

JANUARY 2

Struggles with six targets Schultz had two receptions on six targets for 21 yards in Wednesday's 31-2 loss to the Ravens.

Impact Schultz was coming off his best fantasy performance of the season in Week 16 (5-45-1), but he followed that up with his worst catch rate of the season on six targets. The veteran tight end has experienced a downward trend in production in his second year with Houston, carrying a mediocre 50-503-2 receiving line while starting all 16 of the Texans' games in 2024. Schultz will look to finish the regular season on a high note when the Texans visit the Titans next Sunday.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Texans look to regroup as they prepare for Ravens after Tank Dell suffers another injury

For a second straight season, the Houston Texans will be without Tank Dell to end the regular season and for the playoffs after the dynamic receiver suffered another major injury

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Scores TD in Saturday's loss Schultz caught five of eight targets for 45 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 27-19 loss to the Chiefs.

Impact Schultz finished second on the team in targets behind Nico Collins (10), and Schultz will likely work as the team's second option in the passing game moving forward, as wide receiver Tank Dell exited due to a serious knee injury. The tight end scored his second touchdown of the season on a 10-yard catch in the second quarter. Both of those scores have come in the last three games after Schultz started the season on a 12-game touchdown drought. Schultz's arrow is pointing up ahead of a Christmas matchup with the Ravens.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

C.J. Stroud-to-Dalton Schultz TD puts Texans up in 2nd quarter Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud found tight end Dalton Schultz for a 10-yard touchdown in the second quarter at Kansas City.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Two catches in Week 15 win Schultz secured two of four targets for 13 yards in the Texans' 20-12 win over the Dolphins on Sunday.

Impact Schultz was a bit player in the air attack, although with C.J. Stroud throwing for only 131 yards on the afternoon, the veteran tight end was hardly the only Texan with modest numbers. Schultz came into game with a pair of five-catch tallies in the previous three games, but he remains a strict complementary option even in games when Stroud has a lot more success through the air.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Another big game by Mixon helps Texans bounce back with win over Jaguars before bye

Joe Mixon ran the Houston Texans to another win Sunday to help them go into their bye on a high note

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Jaguars should shut down QB Trevor Lawrence amid his concussion and shoulder injury

The Jacksonville Jaguars should shut down quarterback Trevor Lawrence for the rest of the season

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Finds end zone in Week 13 win Schultz secured five of seven targets for 61 yards and a touchdown in the Texans' 23-20 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.

Impact Despite missing time in the second half to be evaluated for a shoulder injury, Schultz was able to record his first touchdown since January's wild-card win over the Browns, finding the end zone on a 22-yard grab early in the fourth quarter. The veteran tight end finished second in receptions, receiving yards and targets on the afternoon for the Texans, and his catch total matched a season high as well. Schultz now has a pair of five-reception totals in the last three games heading into a Week 14 bye.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Texans find momentum heading into bye with 23-20 win at Jaguars after knocking out QB Lawrence

Joe Mixon ran for 101 yards and a touchdown, Nico Collins caught eight passes for 119 yards and the Houston Texans beat Jacksonville 23-20 after knocking quarterback Trevor Lawrenc...

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Dalton Schultz TD gives Texans 17-point lead at Jacksonville Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz caught a 22-yard pass from C.J. Stroud for a touchdown in the fourth quarter at Jacksonville.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Two catches in loss Schultz caught both of his targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 32-27 loss to Tennessee in Week 12.

Impact Schultz had fewer targets than backup Cade Stover (four), who also caught a touchdown pass. Schultz has been a weekly contributor -- 57 targets, 36 receptions in 12 games -- and has been on the field for an 82 percent share of snaps but is still looking for his first TD.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Texans TE Dalton Schultz trolls Cowboys after lopsided victory over former team Schultz spent the first five seasons of his career with the Cowboys before signing with Houston in 2023.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Team-high catch total in win Schultz secured five of seven targets for 33 yards in the Texans' 34-10 win over the Cowboys on Monday night.

Impact Facing his old team for the first time, Schultz recorded a team-high catch total that also served as a season-best figure. Schultz had 52- and 66-yard outings over the prior three games coming into Monday night, but with Nico Collins back on the field following a five-game absence due to a hamstring injury, the veteran tight end was used close to the line of scrimmage. Schultz's fantasy upside should remain modest in a Week 12 home divisional matchup against the Titans.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE