MARCUS CANNON NEWS

Execution, not creativity the priority for Patriots offense

If the Patriots are going to fix their ongoing issues on offense, they will have to start by perfecting the things they’ve been struggling to do consistently over their first 12 ga...

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Patriots head into bye with chance to make noise in division

Bill Belichick isn’t short on information about a group that at 5-4 finds itself above

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • Associated Press

Goes on IR Cannon (concussion) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Cannon's absence over the next four weeks or more will certainly be a blow to the team's offensive line depth. The veteran tackle has made four starts for the team this season at tackle. While he is out, Yodny Cajuste is in line to be the Patriots' primary backup at the position.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Cannon, J.J. Taylor Included In Four Roster Moves For Patriots vs. Colts New England also elevated two players from their practice squad for their Week 9 matchup at Gillette Stadium.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Analysis: Patriots Place OT Marcus Cannon on Injured Reserve in Flurry of Roster Moves The Pats made a series of roster moves on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • PATRIOTS.COM

Sidelined by concussion Cannon (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Colts, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

Impact Cannon popped up on the injury report Thursday after beginning the week without an injury designation. He was quickly ruled out thereafter, which isn't a significant surprise given the lack of time for him to clear the league's concussion protocol. David Andrews (concussion) will also be sidelined, which will leave New England's offensive line shorthanded.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Colts, Patriots meet again with season at crossroads

For the second straight year the Colts and Patriots meet with their respective seasons at a crossroads

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Colts, Pats both looking for offensive improvement

The New England Patriots will try again to move above

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Despite being back at .500, Patriots have issues to fix

New England’s win over the New York Jets was much needed

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • Associated Press

Zappe's star grows brighter as Patriots get back to .500

The New England Patriots' offense has been at its most efficient over the past two games with rookie Bailey Zappe at quarterback

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • Associated Press

Pats' Zappe soaks in extra reps ahead of possible 1st start

Rookie quarterback Bailey Zappe appears likely to make his first start this weekend for the New England Patriots against the Detroit Lions

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • Associated Press

Zappe's play a silver lining as injuries mount for Patriots

The New England Patriots could head into this week's matchup with Detroit with their third starting quarterback in three games

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Marcus Cannon helps ignite Patriots' rushing attack, another positive out of Sunday's loss - The Boston Globe The veteran right tackle provided some extra ground game power as backs Damien Harris and Rhamondre Stevenson played a key role Sunday vs. t...

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Patriots Elevate OL Marcus Cannon from the Practice Squad to the Active Roster; Place OL Yodny Cajuste on Injured Reserve The Patriots announced today that they have elevated OL Marcus Cannon to the active roster from the practice squad. In addition, the Patriot...

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • PATRIOTS.COM

Patriots place Montgomery on IR, elevate Humphrey to roster

Patriots veteran running back Ty Montgomery will miss at least the next four games after being placed on injured reserve with a right knee injury

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • Associated Press

Likely done for season Cannon (back) recently underwent surgery to address a herniated disc and will be sidelined for approximately 12 weeks, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Cannon was placed on injured reserve with the back issue prior to the Texans' Week 5 matchup. Given his timeline after surgery, he's unlikely to return this season. Charlie Heck should serve as the starting left tackle in Cannon's absence.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Moved to IR The Texans placed Cannon (back) on injured reserve Saturday.

Impact The right tackle had previously been listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots with the back injury, but after further review, the Texans determined his injury was severe enough to require at least a three-week absence. Charlie Heck will take over as the starting right tackle for the time being.

OCTOBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Cannon (back) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Impact Although Cannon is officially considered questionable, he didn't practice this week and seems unlikely to play against New England. If he's held out Sunday, Charlie Heck will make his first start of the regular season.

OCTOBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Cannon debuts, Laremy Tunsil returns and o-line comes together in Week 1 win The Houston Texans offensive line had substitutions in Sunday’s 37-21 win against the Jacksonville Jaguars, but played seamlessly in their f...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Marcus Cannon with "Important" Week Ahead ' Daily Brew As the Houston Texans look to kick off their 2021 regular season on Sunday, Marcus Cannon also has a big week, according to Head Coach David...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Returns to practice Cannon (knee) returned to practice Tuesday after being recently activated from the active/PUP list, independent NFL journalist Aaron Wilson reports.

Impact Cannon's surgery over the offseason forced the offensive linemen to start training camp on the PUP list. After opting out of last season, the 33-year-old appears ready to take on a depth role for the Texans' line.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Plenty of familiar faces playing in new places around NFL

Lots of familiar faces are playing new places around the NFL this season

AUGUST 27, 2021 • Associated Press

Half the players who opted out last year no longer with team

Less than half of the 67 NFL players who opted out of the 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic are still with the same team as training camps kicked off for the 2021 season

JULY 30, 2021 • Associated Press

Undergoes minor surgery Cannon recently underwent minor knee surgery, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact The surgery appears to be precautionary and is unlikely to affect Cannon's participation in training camp. The 33-year-old opted out of the 2020-21 campaign with the Patriots, but the 6-foot-6 offensive lineman has been a reliable player for most of his career, playing 12-plus games in seven of his nine seasons.

JUNE 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Andrews excited about possibilities of Pats' new-look roster

There was a moment it seemed center David Andrews would be adding his name to the key Patriots offensive linemen joining new teams in 2021

MAY 4, 2021 • Associated Press