Mario Edwards Jr. - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Placed on injured reserve The Texans placed Edwards on injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Edwards suffered a torn ACL in Sunday's 19-17 loss to the Colts and will miss the rest of the 2026 season. The defensive tackle has been moved to injured reserve and will no longer take up a spot on the Texans' 53-man roster.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Done for season with torn ACL Edwards (knee) has been diagnosed with a torn ACL and will miss the remainder of the 2026 season, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Edwards was injured in Sunday's game against the Colts, and the 32-year-old will soon be headed to injured reserve. In three games this season, Edwards recorded six tackles (one solo), including 1.0 sacks, as a rotational defensive lineman for Houston.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Texans stumble to 0-3 again after a loss to the previously winless Colts

SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press

Questionable to return versus Colts Edwards (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Colts.

Impact Edwards couldn't put any weight on his leg and needed assistance off the field, and with the game nearing its end, his day is likely over. If that's indeed the case, Tommy Togiai and Jaden Crumedy are candidates to see more snaps the rest of the way.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Houston The Texans re-signed Edwards on Sunday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Edwards is officially set to return to Houston despite having been released by the team in March. The 32-year-old has spent the past two seasons with the Texans and should serve as a depth defensive tackle once again during the upcoming campaign.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Texans Could Reunite With Mario Edwards After Recent Release The Houston Texans appear to have interest in a certain familiar face from their defense.

AUGUST 1 • SI.COM

Visits with Texans Edwards (pectoral) visited with Houston on Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Edwards has recovered from the torn pectoral that landed him on the Texans' injured reserve last December. The 32-year-old was was released by the team with a failed physical designation in March but will look to return to Houston now that he's healthy.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Houston The Texans released Edwards (pectoral) on Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Edwards was released with a failed physical designation after he sustained a torn pectoral in Week 15 against Arizona. Prior to his injury, Edwards totaled 13 tackles (six solo), including 1.5 sacks, as a rotational defensive lineman. The move saves the Texans $4.4 million against the salary cap.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Texans look to extend winning streak to 7 games in matchup with Raiders, losers of 8 straight

Houston's top-ranked defense will face the NFL's worst offense Sunday when the Texans host the Las Vegas Raiders

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Officially placed on IR The Texans placed Edwards (pectoral) on injured reserve Monday.

Impact Edwards suffered a season-ending torn pectoral muscle during Houston's 40-20 win over the Cardinals in Week 15, so his placement on IR is nothing short of expected. With the veteran defensive tackle now sidelined, expect Naquan Jones to operate as the Texans' top rotational option at defensive tackle behind starters Sheldon Rankins and Tommy Togiai.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Texans dominate Cardinals with explosive start, extend winning streak to 6 games

The Houston Texans got off to a fast start Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals and never looked back as they extended their winning streak to six games with a 40-20 victory

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Texans DT Mario Edwards Jr. Out for Remainder of Season | Sporting News The Houston Texans will be without defensive tackle Mario Edwards Jr. for the rest of the season, dealing a blow to their interior defensive...

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Out for the year Edwards sustained a torn pec in Sunday's 40-20 win over the Cardinals and will miss the remainder of the season, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact The 31-year-old has appeared in all 14 of the Texans' games this season, recording 13 total tackles, including 1.5 sacks, across 279 defensive snaps. With Edwards set to miss the rest of the year, expect Sheldon Rankins and Tommy Togiai to operate as Houston's top interior defensive linemen.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

C.J. Stroud leads Texans to 6th straight win, 40-20 over Cardinals

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

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NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Texans veteran Mario Edwards Jr. earns admirable league-wide distinction Once upon a time, Mario Edwards Jr. was one of the most highly-touted defensive tackle prospects not just in the state of Texas, but in all...

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • TOROTIMES.COM

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MARCH 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Returning to Houston Edwards is slated to re-sign with the Texans on a two-year, $9.5 million contract, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Edwards, who is now preparing for his age-31 season, is coming off a resurgent 2024 campaign in which he tallied 31 tackles (21 solo), the highest mark he's logged since his rookie year back in 2015. His 2024 tackle total includes 3.0 sack, plus two pass breakups and two fumble recoveries.

MARCH 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Resurgent 2024 campaign Edwards finished the 2024 regular season with 31 total tackles (12 solo), including 3.0 sacks, while also adding two passes defensed and two fumbler recoveries across 13 games.

Impact Edwards was able to record his highest tackle total since his rookie season in 2015 with the Raiders. The defensive lineman was also able to secure his first two career fumble recoveries in 2024. Edwards will enter the offseason as an unrestricted free agent ahead of the 2025 campaign.

JANUARY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Texans DL Mario Edwards Jr. fined $22,511 for roughing the passer call vs. Dolphins Mario Edwards Jr. was one of five Houston Texans players fined for something during Week 15’s win over the Miami Dolphins.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Set to return in Week 11 The Texans removed Edwards' roster exemption Monday.

Impact The 30-year-old defensive lineman was reinstated from his four-game suspension by the NFL on Nov. 11, and his activation Monday suggests that he'll return for the Texans' Week 11 matchup against the Cowboys. Expect Edwards to serve as one of Houston's top rotational defensive lineman Monday night, having recorded 18 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, through six appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reinstated by NFL The NFL reinstated Edwards from his four-game suspension Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Edwards was suspended Oct. 14 for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy, but he's since served his time and missed the Texans' last four contests. The veteran defensive lineman recorded 18 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, and one pass defended through six appearances before his suspension. He's expected to play in Sunday's matchup against the Cowboys; however, he must still be activated to the Texans' active roster in order to suit up.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on Reserve/Suspended list The Texans placed Edwards on the Reserve/Suspended list Monday.

Impact Edwards was officially taken off the active roster after it was announced earlier Monday that he would be suspended for four games without pay for violating the NFL's substance of abuse policy. In the 30-year-old's absence, Tim Settle will likely start at defensive tackle in his place.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Texans' Mario Edwards Jr. suspended 4 games for violating NFL substance abuse policy

Houston Texans defensive tackle Mario Edwards Jr. has been suspended without pay for four games for violating the NFL’s substances of abuse...

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Texans' Mario Edwards Jr. suspended 4 games for violating NFL substance abuse policy

Texans DL Mario Edwards Jr. suspended 4 games for substance violation The NFL suspended Houston Texans defensive lineman Mario Edwards Jr.for four games without pay for violating the league’s substance abuse po...

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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