MARCH 21, 2023 • PANTHERS.COM
JUSTIN MCCRAY
Free Agency 2023: On set with Justin McCray View photos of offensive lineman Justin McCray on Tuesday after he signed with the Panthers.
Behind the scenes with Justin McCray at facility Walk around with Justin McCray for his first day as a Panther.
MARCH 21, 2023 • PANTHERS.COM
Signs deal with Carolina McCray was signed by the Panthers on Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Impact McCray spent the past two years with Texans and logged two starts in 2022. The 30-year-old has played every position on the offensive line at some point in his career, and while it remains to be seen if he will have a chance to compete for a starting job this season, McCray will still bring solid value as a versatile blocker.
MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Available Sunday McCray (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
Impact McCray missed the Week 14 clash versus Dallas as a result of a hamstring issue, but he's now slated to limit his absence streak to just one game now that it's been revealed that he's going to suit up this weekend against Kansas City.
DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play at Dallas McCray (hamstring) is listed as out for Sunday's game at the Cowboys.
Impact McCray won't be available in Week 14 after filling in for Kenyon Green (shoulder) for part of Houston's loss versus Cleveland in Week 13. The Texans will have to operate without much depth at the guard position Sunday.
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Full participant Wednesday McCray (concussion) was a full participant during Wednesday's practice.
Impact McCray was sidelined for Houston's Week 9 loss to the Eagles due to a concussion he picked up a week prior. However, he appears to have cleared the league's protocols and, barring a setback, is on track to suit up against the Giants on Sunday.
NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Texans hit halfway mark with 1 win in another bad season
With just one win through eight games, the Houston Texans look to be headed for their worst season in yearsNOVEMBER 4, 2022 • Associated Press
Unavailable vs. Eagles McCray (concussion) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Philadelphia.
Impact McCray left Sunday's matchup against the Titans and failed to return, as he was sent to be evaluated for a concussion. He failed to practice leading up to Thursday's matchup and will unsurprisingly be held out on a short week.
NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Texans run defense struggles in loss to Henry, Titans
A week after vowing to improve their NFL-worst run defense, the Houston Texans had one of the worst performances against the run in franchise history in a loss to TennesseeOCTOBER 31, 2022 • Associated Press
Being evaluated for concussion McCray didn't return to Sunday's game against the Titans since he was being evaluated for a concussion, Deepi Sidhu of the Texans' official site reports.
Impact McCray started at right guard Sunday since A.J. Cann (illness) was unavailable, but he was unable to return to the game due to his head injury. If he's diagnosed with a concussion, he'll have to clear the league's protocols if he hopes to play Thursday against the Eagles.
OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Suiting up Sunday McCray (undisclosed) is active for Sunday's contest against the Titans.
Impact Barring any injuries to the Texans' offensive line, McCray is slated to operate as a depth piece for Houston in Week 8 versus Tennessee.
OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Clears COVID protocols McCray was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
Impact McCray missed one game while on the COVID list. Now healthy, McCray should return to his role as the starting right guard for the Texans.
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ravens without top 2 QBs after Huntley lands on COVID list
The Baltimore Ravens have put quarterback Tyler Huntley on the reserve/COVID-19 list, leaving them without their top two QBs for Sunday’s showdown at Cincinnati for first place in...DECEMBER 25, 2021 • Associated Press
AP Source: Several asymptomatic NFL players test positive
Several asymptomatic, vaccinated NFL players tested positive for COVID-19 on the first day of “targeted” testing, a person familiar with the results told The Associated Press on Mo...DECEMBER 20, 2021 • Associated Press
Lands on COVID-19 list McCray was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday.
Impact McCray has been limited by a few injuries this season, and his status for Sunday's game against Jacksonville is now in jeopardy. Were McCray to remain sidelined, Max Scharping should start at right guard in his place.
DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Slated to return Sunday McCray (concussion) isn't on the injury report for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
Impact McCray was a full participant in practice all week and has been cleared to return to game action after missing Houston's Week 13 loss to Indianapolis. He should start at right guard Sunday.
DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out for Week 13 McCray (concussion) is out for Sunday's game against the Colts.
Impact McCray was unable to practice all week after suffering a concussion in the team's Week 12 loss. His absence will leave a void at right guard, with Max Scharping the most likely candidate to take over in McCray's absence.
DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Has concussion McCray (concussion) didn't practice Thursday, NFL reporter Aaron Wilson reports.
Impact McCray will need to clear the NFL's concussion protocol before Sunday's game against the Colts. If he fails to do so, Max Scharping would likely start at right guard in his place. It's unclear exactly when McCray was concussed.
DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cook carted off with shoulder injury; Samuel hurts groin
Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook was taken off the field on a cart with a shoulder injury in the third quarter of a 34-26 loss to the San Francisco 49ersNOVEMBER 29, 2021 • Associated Press
Active, should start at center McCray (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Rams and is expected to start at center, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
Impact McCray was listed as questionable after the ankle injury prevented him from practicing Wednesday and limited his activity Thursday and Friday, but he'll get the green light for the Week 8 matchup. The 29-year-old has seen most of his action at guard in 2021, but he'll step in at center after Justin Britt (knee) was moved to injured reserve Saturday.
OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
12 Questions with OL Justin McCray ' Drew's Dozen Offensive lineman Justin McCray chatted with Drew Dougherty of Texans TV. The duo discussed twins, wrestling, french fries and much more.
AUGUST 12, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM
Meet OL Justin McCray Get to know Houston Texans offensive lineman Justin McCray, signed as an unrestricted free agent on March 22, 2021.
MARCH 26, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM
Lands two-year deal with Texans McCray signed a two-year, $4 million contract with the Texans on Monday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Impact McCray can earn an additional $1.5 million in incentives based on his playing time. He's played for Tennessee, Green Bay, Cleveland and Atlanta throughout his seven-year career and been primarily a depth piece. He's currently penciled in as the Texans' starting center, though there's plenty of time for him to return to a backup role if the team makes additional signings.
MARCH 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ryan's interceptions create area of concern for Falcons
Matt Ryan threw three interceptions in the second half of Atlanta's 20-17 loss in Los Angeles with the last two coming as he was leading the offense into field-goal range with the...DECEMBER 14, 2020 • Associated Press
Expected to start against Saints McCray is in line to start at left guard in place of the injured James Carpenter (groin) during Atlanta's Week 13 matchup against New Orleans, Kelsey Conway of the Falcons' officia...
Impact McCray has made five appearances in his debut campaign for the Falcons, but he hasn't yet garnered more than 11 offensive snaps in a single contest. With Carpenter exiting in the fourth quarter of last Sunday's 43-6 win over Las Vegas, McCray closed out the game at guard. A start from the 28-year-old would mark his first since suiting up for the Browns during Week 17 of last season.
DECEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
