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Returns to practice squad Driskel reverted to the Texans' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Driskel was elevated to the Texans' active roster for a second consecutive week ahead of Sunday's loss to the Broncos, and he played just three of the team's 63 offensive snaps while recording one carry for 10 yards. He'll head back to the practice squad following the game, but it's possible that he rejoins the active roster at some point.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays three snaps Driskel had one carry for 10 yards in Sunday's 16-9 loss to the Broncos.

Impact For the second straight week, Driskel was on the active roster ahead of Kyle Allen. He played three snaps and had a 10-yard run on a 3rd-and-1 situation. It's unclear what would happen if starter Davis Mills got injured, however, and whether the Texans would have Driskel start a game over Allen. Driskel has been used mostly on third downs and hasn't attempted a pass yet.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated to active roster again The Texans elevated Driskel from their practice squad to the active roster Saturday for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Impact Driskel has been elevated to the active roster for each of the first two games of 2022. During the season opener, he got onto the field for two plays and carried the ball once for five yards. The 2016 sixth-round pick can be elevated three times on game days before needing to be signed to the active roster. Kyle Allen was inactive for Week 1 after Driskel was elevated, but it's unclear if that'll be the case again in Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 23, 2022 • DENVERPOST.COM

Davis Mills makes 2 big throws late, Texans beat Rams 24-20

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AUGUST 20, 2022 • Associated Press

Did Texans QB Jeff Driskel Prove Hybrid Role Still In Play vs Saints? Despite his struggles, quarterback Jeff Driskel led the Houston Texans to a preseason victory against the Saints. Did his performance prove...

AUGUST 14, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Leads 10 drives Driskel completed 16 of 26 passes for 165 yards, two touchdowns with three interceptions in Saturday's 17-13 preseason win over New Orleans. He added three carries for 17 yards.

Impact Starter Davis Mills played two series -- both were quick three-and-outs -- and backup Kyle Allen (illness) wasn't available, which afforded Driskel three-plus quarters. It was a mixed bag for the third-stringer, who was the beneficiary of three Houston takeaways but also turned it over three times himself. Asked about Driskel's performance following the game, Houston head coach Lovie Smith reaffirmed the quarterback depth chart as Mills, Allen then Driskel.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

In line for heavy work Saturday Driskel will play a majority of Saturday's preseason opener against the Saints after the Texans announced Kyle Allen (illness) will not be available, Jonathan M. Alexander of the H...

Impact Allen normally runs with the second-team offense, but he did not participate in Thursday's evening practice session and subsequently tested positive for COVID-19. Davis Mills will play the first two series of the game, and Driskel will handle the rest of the contest.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Houston Texas vs. Saints: QB Out with COVID, Jeff Driskel in Charge Allen spent his last two seasons as a backup with the Washington Commanders after playing two years for the Carolina Panthers.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Backups will continue QB battle in Lions preseason opener

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AUGUST 10, 2022 • Associated Press

'Give & Take': QB Jeff Driskel Says Texans Working Toward Same Goal Back at his true position of quarterback, Driskel is ready to be a part of the change in the Texans organization

JULY 6, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Remains with Texans Driskel signed a one-year contract extension with Houston on Friday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Impact Driskel finished 2021 on injured reserve after suffering a fractured collarbone in December, and he appeared in only one game during the campaign. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the 28-year-old will shift back to quarterback after seeing action at tight end late last season.

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back from COVID list, still on IR Driskel (collarbone) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Impact Driskel was placed on the COVID list Thursday, missing about a week before returning to injured reserve Wednesday. The tight end will remain on IR going into the 2022 offseason where he will become a free agent.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on COVID-19 list The Texans placed Driskel (undisclosed/collarbone) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Driskel was already ruled out for the remainder of the season when he was placed on injured reserve with a fractured collarbone in late December. However, he'll now be forced to isolate from the team prior to resuming his recovery.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Texans OL Justin Britt, TE Jeff Driskel, QB Tyrod Taylor and LB Garret Wallow recognized with 2021 team awards Recipients of The Ed Block Courage Award are selected by a vote of their teammates to recognize extra efforts both on and off the field and...

JANUARY 6, 2022 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Goes on injured reserve Driskel (collarbone) was placed on IR on Wednesday.

Impact Driskel suffered a fracture collarbone in the Texans' Week 15 game with the Jaguars. It was the former quarterback's debut playing the tight end position. He only played 10 snaps on special teams before suffering the injury. Now out for the rest of the season, Driskel will spend the offseason getting healthy and most likely tightening up his skills as a tight end.

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers fractured collarbone Driskel sustained a fractured collarbone against the Jaguars on Sunday and is expected to be doubtful for Week 16.

Impact Driskel has only logged snaps at special teams this season and will likely continue to do so when he returns to the field. Expect the 28-year-old to continue to see a minimal role for the remainder of the season.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Serves on special teams Driskel was active as a tight end and played 10 snaps on special teams in Sunday's 30-16 win over Jacksonville.

Impact Driskel, a quarterback that's added tight end to his resume, was active as a tight end for the second straight week. He did not get into last week's game against Seattle but made his non-quarterback debut against Jacksonville on Sunday.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Moving to tight end Houston assistant coach Andy Bischoff said Thursday that Driskel is transitioning from quarterback to tight end, Aaron Reiss of The Athletic reports.

Impact Bischoff described Driskel as "a rare athlete," and one who could also contribute on special teams, but the coach added this is a developmental process for the 28-year-old. With that in mind, Driskel is unlikely to be active on game days for Houston in the short term, if at all this season. The organization doesn't consider him a quarterback at this time, per conversations between Bischoff, head coach David Culley and general manager Nick Caserio.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Signed to active roster The Texans signed Driskel to their active roster Saturday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Impact Driskel was elevated from the practice squad for each of the last three games but hasn't yet made his season debut. He'll continue to serve as the backup to Davis Mills while Tyrod Taylor (hamstring) is on injured reserve.

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Moved back to practice squad Driskel reverted back to the Texans' practice squad Monday, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Driskel was elevated for Sunday's contest against the Patriots to act as the backup behind Davis Mills. The 28-year-old has yet to take a snap this season, but he could earn a contract if Tyrod Taylor (hamstring) remains out for an extended period, though Taylor could be back within the next few games.

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated to active roster Driskel was elevated from the Texans' practice squad Saturday.

Impact Driskel will assume backup duties for the Texans for a third straight contest while Tyrod Taylor (hamstring) remains sidelined. The 2016 sixth-rounder hasn't taken any snaps across the last two weeks.

OCTOBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Driskel reverted to the Texans' practice squad Monday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Impact Driskel joined the active roster for each of the last two games to serve as the backup to rookie QB Davis Mills, but he'll return to the active roster following the Week 4 loss. The 28-year-old will be eligible to be elevated once again for Sunday's contest against the Patriots.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Texans flop behind terrible performance from rookie QB Mills

Houston rookie quarterback Davis Mills had perhaps the worst performance in franchise history in the team's 40-0 loss to the Bills

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • Associated Press

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