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KEKE COUTEE
Will not return Saturday Coutee was ruled out for the remainder of Saturday's game against the Bills after he suffered a groin injury, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Impact Coutee's next opportunity to play should come during the Colts' preseason exhibition against the Lions on Aug. 20, though it's currently unclear if he'll be able to practice leading up to this game. If the wideout is unable to go this week, backups Dezmon Patmon, DeMichael Harris and Ethan Fernea should see increased snaps this preseason.
AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
May have lead on backup job Coutee got starting reps in place of an injured Parris Campbell during Monday's practice and is listed as Campbell's backup on the Colts' initial preseason depth chart, 107.5 FM Th...
Impact Given Campbell's frequent injury history, it's worth noting who would get snaps in the slot if he were to get hurt again. Coutee appears to be the leading candidate to win that role, but he could also be getting deference early in camp as a veteran. Ashton Dulin could take over as the third receiver ahead of Coutee if a starter were to get hurt.
AUGUST 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sticking with Indianapolis Coutee signed a reserve/future contract with the Colts on Monday.
Impact Coutee spent the 2021 campaign on Indianapolis' practice squad and was elevated to the active roster for two games. He caught his only target for five yards in those two contests, and will compete for a roster spot in training camp if he remains with the team through the offseason.
JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Reverts to practice squad Coutee reverted to Indianapolis' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Impact Coutee was elevated to the Colts' active roster in Week 16 with Zach Pascal placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list. The veteran wide receiver played 29 of the team's 70 offensive snaps but failed to record any stats in the contest. Coutee will have to wait for his next opportunity while on the Colts' practice squad.
DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jumps to active roster The Colts elevated Coutee from the practice squad Saturday.
Impact Zach Pascal was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list, so Coutee will join a receiving corps without one of its top three options Saturday at Arizona. Still, Michael Pittman, T.Y. Hilton and Ashton Dulin figure to see most of the snaps and targets at the position.
DECEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Heads to practice squad Coutee reverted to Indianapolis' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Impact Coutee made his first appearance of the 2021 season in Week 7 against the 49ers, hauling in one catch for five yards. He was only on the field for four offensive snaps.
OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gets first Colts reception Coutee had one reception for five yards on his only target in Sunday's 30-18 win at San Francisco.
Impact Coutee played four snaps on offense as it was his first game after being elevated from the practice squad. He could continue to have a small role in the offense if both T.Y. Hilton (quadriceps) and Parris Campbell (foot) remain out with injuries.
OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Elevated to active roster Coutee was elevated to the Colts' active roster from the practice squad Saturday, according to the team's official Twitter account.
Impact Coutee was added to the team's active roster ahead of a Sunday night tilt against the 49ers. The former Texans wideout will provide the Colts' offense with some much-needed depth at wide receiver with T.Y. Hilton ruled out and Parris Campbell placed on injured reserve. Even so, one can assume that Coutee will be hard-pressed to make much noise for fantasy purposes right out of the gate, as Michael Pittman and Zach Pascal are favorites to lead the team at the position.
OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Joining Indy's practice squad Coutee agreed Wednesday to join the Colts' practice squad, independent NFL journalist Aaron Wilson reports.
Impact The 24-year-old slot receiver went unclaimed after the Texans waived him Tuesday. The Colts swooped in with a practice squad offer, likely taking note after Coutee caught 13 passes for 194 yards and a touchdown in two games against them last season. He also had a 100-yard game against Indianapolis in his NFL debut back in Week 4 of 2018.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Waived by Houston Coutee has been waived by the Texans, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Impact In the wake of the team's initial roster cut-downs, the Texans' wideout corps includes Brandin Cooks, Chris Conley, Nico Collins Anthony Miller and return specialist Andre Roberts. While it's a bit of surprise that Coutee was waived Tuesday, the 2018 fourth-rounder has had a tough time staying on the field during his pro career and might benefit from a change of scenery.
AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Pair of grabs in preseason victory Coutee secured both of his targets for 29 yards in the Texans' 20-14 preseason win over the Cowboys on Saturday night.
Impact Coutee tied with multiple players for the team lead in receptions on the night in a solid showing by preseason standards. The oft-injured fourth-year wideout appears to have an inside track for No. 3 receiver duties heading into the final week of preseason considering Anthony Miller (shoulder) may not be ready to play until Week 2.
AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Second behind Conley Coutee is listed as second behind Chris Conley on the unofficial depth chart, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact The Texans' depth chart did not make any allowances for slot receivers, so Coutee and Anthony Miller are listed at wide receiver and on the second unit. Miller is behind Brandin Cooks. Coutee and Miller are expected to primarily play in the slot, so either one could get ample work in Houston's three-wide formations.
AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Developing chemistry with Taylor Coutee has emerged as a favored target for quarterback Tyrod Taylor during the first week of training camp, Aaron Reiss of The Athletic reports.
Impact Coutee was handed an opportunity when the Texans traded Randall Cobb to the Packers, removing one impediment to playing time in the slot. He's taken advantage, but things may change as recent addition Anthony Miller, another receiver with heavy usage in the slot, gets comfortable with the new offense. Thus far in camp, Coutee has received as many snaps with Taylor as Miller has, if not more.
AUGUST 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Competing with Cobb for slot work Coutee and Randall Cobb are the main candidates for slot snaps in Houston this season, John McClain of The Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Coutee got some perimeter work late last season when Houston's wide receiver group was decimated by injuries, but he's otherwise been a slot specialist throughout his pro career, much like the 30-year-old Cobb. It is possible one of the two could get more playing time on the outside this year, considering Chris Conley and rookie third-round pick Nico Collins look like the best bets for the starting job across from Brandin Cooks. In terms of the slot role, Coutee won't have it easy trying to dispatch Cobb, whose $8.25 million base salary is fully guaranteed. On the other hand, Coutee did have 362 receiving yards over the final five weeks of 2020, and he's only 24 years old as he enters the last season of his rookie contract.
JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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JULY 6, 2021 • TOROTIMES.COM
Finishes season strong Coutee caught six of seven targets for 90 yards in Sunday's 41-38 loss to the Titans.
Impact Coutee was on the receiving end of two long plays: a 42-yard catch in the first quarter and a 29-yard reception in the final minute of the game that set up Houston's final score. The 23-year-old wide receiver resuscitated a moribund career during the second half of the season when injuries and personnel decisions opened an opportunity for him. Over the final seven games, Coutee caught 31 of 38 targets for 389 yards (12.5 YPC) with three touchdowns. There was still an issue with fumbles, but Coutee's contributions was one of the few positives the Texans experienced in 2020. The 2018 fourth-round draft pick has one year left on his contract and gave the new regime -- a new head coach and general manager is the first order of business during the offseason -- something to consider as they construct the 2021 version of the Texans.
JANUARY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared for Week 17 action Coutee (foot) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Titans.
Impact After following up limited practices Wednesday and Thursday with a full workout Friday, Coutee looks to be in the clear to handle his usual starting role in the season finale. Interim head coach Romeo Crennel hasn't suggested that any of the team's healthy players will be rested as the 4-11 Texans close out their season, so look for Coutee to remain a key part of the passing attack. Over his last four outings, Coutee has played no fewer than 63 percent of the Texans' offensive snaps, turning in a 21-272-2 line on 24 targets during that span.
JANUARY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Limited Wednesday Coutee (foot) was listed as limited in Wednesday's practice estimate.
Impact Houston conducted a walkthrough, but Coutee would have been limited had the team held a practice session. The slot receiver was also limited by a foot injury last Wednesday but returned to full practice participation by Thursday. If Coutee follows a similar pattern this week, he should shed his injury label in time to help the Texans play spoiler against the playoff hopeful Titans in Sunday's season finale.
DECEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Makes five grabs in loss Coutee brought in all five targets for 54 yards in the Texans' 37-31 loss to the Bengals on Sunday. He also committed a fumble, but it was recovered by the offense.
Impact Coutee checked in second in receptions, receiving yards and targets to Brandin Cooks, serving as a dependable complementary option for Deshaun Watson in the high-scoring loss. The third-year speedster has been solid since Randall Cobb (IR-toe) and Will Fuller (suspension) were sidelined, posting a 21-272-2 line over his last four contests. Coutee will look to finish off the campaign in strong fashion at the expense of the Titans in a Week 17 divisional battle.
DECEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to full practice Coutee (foot) returned to a full practice Thursday.
Impact Coutee was limited Wednesday, but his return to a full session Thursday paves the way for him to be out there Sunday against the 3-10-1 Bengals. With the Texans' wide receiver corps having thinned out as the season has progressed, Coutee's settled into a steady enough role to merit fantasy lineup consideration over the past five weeks. In that span, he's caught 20 of 26 targets for 245 yards to go along with three TDs.
DECEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
