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Suiting up Week 12 Autry (knee) is active for Sunday's game against Tennessee.

Impact Autry didn't practice at all this week due to a knee injury, but that won't keep him out of Sunday's matchup against his former squad. The defensive tackle has been playing around half of Houston's defensive snaps since making his Texans debut in Week 7 following a season-opening suspension. Autry's availability Sunday will help Houston's pass rush, as he has 3.0 sacks through five games on the campaign.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 12 Autry (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Titans.

Impact Despite logging three consecutive DNPs during the Texans' week of practice, the 34-year-old still has a chance to suit up in Week 12. If Autry misses Sunday's divisional matchup, the impact would be mitigated by the return of Will Anderson. If he is able to play through his knee issue, Autry will likely serve as a rotational defensive end.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Rematch with Ex-Pass Rusher Denico Autry a Key to Titans-Texans Whenhe was with the Titans, Denico Autry killed his former team, the Colts. Now he's with the Texans going against the Titans.

NOVEMBER 22 • PAULKUHARSKY.COM

Unavailable for practice Autry (knee) did not participate at the Texans' practice Wednesday.

Impact Autry recorded four total tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding a pass defensed in the team's win over the Cowboys on Monday Night Football. He may have picked up a knee injury in the process and his status at practice the rest of the week is worth monitoring ahead of Sunday's matchup with Tennessee.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Texans' Mario Edwards Jr. suspended 4 games for violating NFL substance abuse policy

Houston Texans defensive tackle Mario Edwards Jr. has been suspended without pay for four games for violating the NFL’s substances of abuse...

OCTOBER 14

Reinstated Monday Autry was reinstated from the Reserve/Suspended list Monday.

Impact Autry will be eligible to play again after being suspended for the first six games of the season after violating the NFL's policy against performance-enhancing drugs. The Texans were granted a one-game roster exemption for the 34-year-old, who will likely contribute as a rotational pass rusher.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Returning this week? Head coach DeMeco Ryans told reporters Monday that Autry is expected to be back from his six-game suspension this week, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Autry inked a two-year, $20 million deal with the Texans this past offseason after posting 11.5 sacks with the Titans in 2023. After serving his six-game suspension for violating the NFL's policy against performance enhancing drugs, the first-year Texan is expected to make his 2024 debut against the Packers in Week 7. Expect Autry to serve as a rotational edge rusher behind both Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Titans edge rusher Arden Key reportedly being suspended by the NFL for 6 games

Titans coach Brian Callahan is aware of a report Tennessee outside linebacker Arden Key is facing a six-game suspension to start the regular season for violating the NFL’s policy o...

JULY 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Texans' Denico Autry suspended 6 games for violating NFL's drug policy

Houston Texans defensive lineman Denico Autry for the first six games of the regular season for violating the league's policy on performance...

JULY 29

Texans DE Denico Autry suspended 6 games for PEDs Houston Texans defensive end Denico Autry has been suspended six games for violating the NFL’s policy against the use of performance enhanci...

JULY 29 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Faces six-game suspension Autry is slated to be suspended six games for violating the NFL's policy against performance-enhancing drugs, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact As a result, Autry, who signed a two-year deal with the Texans this offseason after logging 11.5 sacks with the Titans in 2023, isn't in line to make his regular-season debut with the team until a Week 7 tilt against the Packers. The 34-year-old's looming absence thus represents a hit to Houston's pass rush out of the gate this coming season.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

11 things to know about D-lineman Denico Autry Defensive lineman Denico Autry is a Houston Texan, and here are 11 facts to know about the man with 59 career sacks.

MARCH 21 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

'Junkyard Dog!' Texans GM Praises Denico Autry Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio decided to pursue defensive lineman Denico Autry in free agency. To some extent, that decision w...

MARCH 18 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Was Denico Autry Texans' Best Free Agency Signing of Day 1? The Houston Texans were able to sustain the production of their defensive line following the free agency signing of Denico Autry.

MARCH 12 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Reports: Texans add CB Jeff Okudah, DE Denico Autry The Houston Texans agreed to deals with cornerback Jeff Okudah and defensive end Denico Autry on Monday, NFL Network reported.Okudah agreed...

MARCH 11 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Texans Sign Defensive End Denico Autry The Houston Texans have added to their pass rush, signing former Tennessee Titans defensive end Denico Autry

MARCH 11 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Report: Tennessee Titans Lose Pass Rusher Denico Autry To AFC South rival Houston Texans Denico Autry had a career-high 11.5 sacks last season for the Tennessee Titans. Pro Football Focus (PFF) ranks Autry as the 12th-best edge r...

MARCH 11 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Texans agree to terms with ex-Titans DL Denico Autry The Texans are reportedly expected to sign former Titans defensive lineman Denico Autry.

MARCH 11 • USATODAY.COM

10 free agents Jets should target to set up Aaron Rodgers for success

The Jets have a small window to retool and compete for a Super Bowl, which means they need to be extremely aggressive in free agency.

MARCH 5

Browns linked to Titans veteran free agent pass rusher Denico Autry The veteran would make sense in Cleveland

FEBRUARY 24 • USATODAY.COM

Hot Takes on Titans Free Agents: Arguments For, Against Re-signing Defensive End Denico Autry Edge defender Denico Autry had a career year for the Tennessee Titans in 2023, but he turns 34 this offseason and there are better, younger...

FEBRUARY 24 • SUNHERALD.COM

Denico Autry Records Third-Down Sack but Geno Smith Avoids Safety | Game Highlights Tennessee Titans defensive lineman Denico Autry records sacks Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith in the shadow of his own goal line, na...

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Good to go versus Houston Autry (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Texans.

Impact Autry had a limited practice session Thursday sandwiched between two DNP's, but he'll suit up for Sunday's AFC South clash. His presence is particularly welcome, with Jeffery Simmons (knee) missing his second straight game and the Titans waiving Teair Tart on Saturday. Autry has a career-high 40 tackles (25 solo), including 9.0 sacks, and two forced fumbles in 13 games in his third year in Tennessee.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Denico Autry's Seventh Sack of '23 Comes vs. Bryce Young in Week 12 | Gameday Highlights Tennessee Titans defensive lineman Denico Autry's seventh sack of 2023 comes vs. Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young in Week 12.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Denico Autry Big TFL | Game Highlights Tennessee Titans defensive lineman Denico Autry breaks up the Carolina Panthers' unusual backward-pass play to running back Miles Sanders.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM