E.J. Speed - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Clears injury designation Speed (knee) has no injury designation heading into Sunday's matchup against the Raiders.

Impact Speed upgraded to full participation in practice Friday and is now ready to go Sunday against the Raiders after missing Week 15 with an ankle injury. The 30-year-old has 47 tackles (28 solo) and one pass breakup in 13 games this season.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Upgrades to limited practice Speed (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Speed sat out Wednesday's practice entirely after having missed Week 15 versus Arizona. His return to practice Thursday, even as a limited participant, bodes well for his odds of gaining clearance for Sunday's game against the Raiders. To return Week 16, however, Speed may have to prove he can handle full practice reps Friday.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Wednesday Speed (knee) did not participate at practice Wednesday.

Impact Speed was sidelined in Week 15 versus the Cardinals because of a knee injury, and now he's in danger of missing a second straight game. If he can't get back on the practice field Thursday or Friday, he'll likely miss Sunday's game versus the Raiders.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Week 15 Speed (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Speed was able to practice all week in a limited capacity, but his knee injury is severe enough for him to miss Sunday's contest. Jake Hansen, Christian Harris and Jamal Hill are all candidates to see more snaps at linebacker in Speed's absence.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Speed (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Speed managed to be a limited participant in all practices this week, a positive sign for the linebacker's playing chances. The 30-year-old has not missed a game this season, but if he is not healthy enough to be cleared for Sunday, Jamal Hill and Jake Hansen will likely see increased snaps at outside linebacker for the Texans' defense.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Seven tackles in Week 12 win Speed recorded seven tackles (three solo) in the Texans' win over the Bills on Thursday night.

Impact Speed played just 47 percent of the defensive snaps and 16 snaps on special teams, and he matched his season-high with the seven tackles against Buffalo. On the season, Speed has played 43 percent of the defensive snaps and 55 percent of the downs on special teams. He's produced 43 tackles (26 solo) and one pass breakups across 11 appearances.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs seven stops vs. Seahawks Speed tallied seven total tackles (six solo) during Monday night's 27-19 loss to the Seahawks.

Impact Speed played a season-high 44 defensive snaps in Houston's Week 7 loss. The 30-year-old linebacker has now tallied 23 total tackles in his first six games as a Texan, contributing both defensively (116 snaps) and on special teams (93 snaps). He's expected to remain one of Houston's top linebackers in the Week 8 matchup against the 49ers.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • NFL.COM

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APRIL 8, 2025 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

'That will be lit': Former Indianapolis Colts linebacker says he can't wait to play against them E.J. Speed played six seasons for the Indianapolis Colts, compiling 354 tackles, including 142 in the 2024 season.

MARCH 31, 2025 • INDYSTAR.COM

Remaining in AFC South Speed and the Texans have agreed upon a one-year, $5 million contract, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Speed had a breakthrough season statistically in 2024, tallying career-high marks with 142 tackles and five defensed passes (including one interception) over 15 regular-season contests with the Colts. However, his overall PFF grade of 56.7 ranked just 134th among NFL linebackers due largely to a poor grade in pass coverage. Speed has also worked on special teams throughout his career and will likely be part of that unit while also providing depth at linebacker for the Texans. His role on defense could be magnified if Christian Harris, who played in only three regular-season games in 2024 due to a calf injury, or Azeez Al-Shaair, who logged just 11 regular-season appearances, have any trouble staying on the field again.

MARCH 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 8, 2025 • COLTS.COM

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JANUARY 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Notches 142 stops in 2024 Speed tallied 142 total tackles (93 solo) and five passes defended, including one interception, across 17 games in 2024.

Impact The Tarleton State product had the most productive season of his career in 2024, setting new career highs in total tackles and passes defended, while also nabbing the first interception of his career. Despite finishing the season as Indianapolis' third-leading tackler, Speed recorded the 12th-most stops in the NFL. Coming off a career year, Speed is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer. He's expected to be a sought after player, likely signing a multi-year deal with a team in need of inside linebacker help this offseason.

JANUARY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 15, 2025 • SI.COM

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JANUARY 10, 2025 • Associated Press

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JANUARY 6, 2025 • COLTS.COM

Good to go against Giants Speed (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact Speed didn't play in Week 16 against the Titans due to a knee injury. He opened the week with consecutive DNPs, but he managed to log a full practice Friday, which was enough for him to be cleared to play Sunday. Speed will start at linebacker alongside Zaire Franklin and Jaylon Carlies while Segun Olubi, Cameron McGrone and Grant Stuard provide rotational depth.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to face G-Men Speed (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact After a pair of DNPs to start the week, Speed was listed as a full participant in Friday's practice. He missed Week 16 with the injury but appears to have a chance to play Sunday. Jaylon Carlies filled in as an every-down linebacker alongside Zaire Franklin in Speed's absence last week.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 26, 2024 • Associated Press

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DECEMBER 23, 2024 • Associated Press

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DECEMBER 22, 2024 • Associated Press

Out against Tennessee Speed (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Titans, Nate Atkins of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Speed will miss his second game of the season as the Colts take on the Titans at home. The sixth-year linebacker missed Week 7 against the Dolphins with a knee problem, and it very likely could be the same injury again. His next chance to see the field will be Week 17 versus the Giants.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 19, 2024 • Associated Press

Double-digit stops in loss Speed recorded 13 total tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 31-13 loss to the Broncos.

Impact Speed led the Colts in tackles in Week 15, reaching double-digit stops for the fourth time in seven games and eighth time overall in 2024. The linebacker has now compiled 130 total tackles (87 solo) and four passes defensed, including an interception, over 13 contests this season.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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