Woody Marks - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

'Lots of opportunities' on tap Texans running backs coach Danny Barrett said Sunday that he still envisions Marks taking on a sizable workload in his second NFL season, even after Houston acquired David Montgome...

Impact As a rookie fourth-round pick in 2025, Marks led the Texans in rushing yards (703) but averaged just 3.6 yards per tote. Poor offensive line play was a factor in Marks' struggles in churning out big gains, though Houston appears to have upgraded that group with the signings of veteran guard Wyatt Teller and offensive tackle Braden Smith, along with the selection of center/guard Keylan Rutledge in the first round of the draft. While the presence of Montgomery will likely limit Marks' touches on early downs, improved efficiency on the ground plus a key role as a third-down pass catcher could allow Marks to build on his first-year production. The Texans are also looking to take advantage of Marks' explosiveness in space by deploying him on kickoff returns.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Texans' new backfield centers on former Lions running back | Sporting News David Montgomery, Woody Marks and the RB3 battle headline the Texans' biggest running back questions before the 2026 season.

3 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Woody Marks' Expected New Role in Texans Offense Benefits Everyone The Houston Texans' second-year runner can make everyone look better in his new role for 2026.

4 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Should have role as pass catcher Marks is likely to maintain a prominent role as a pass catcher out of the backfield despite Houston's offseason addition of running back David Montgomery, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Ho...

Impact Marks averaged a meager 3.6 yards per carry during his rookie regular season with the Texans, but the 2025 fourth-round pick had 24 catches for 208 yards and scored more receiving touchdowns (three) than rushing touchdowns (two). He was also a productive pass catcher in college, recording at least 47 receptions in four of five NCAA seasons. Montgomery is likely to lead the Texans in carries, but he ceded the majority of pass catching opportunities to Jahmyr Gibbs in Detroit over the past three campaigns, as Montgomery had 24 or fewer catches in two of his three seasons with the Lions.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Woody Marks' Latest Comments Reveal His Texans Role for 2026 The Houston Texans' second-year runner might have a clearly defined role in the offense for 2026.

MAY 17 • SI.COM

Woody Marks' comments about C.J. Stroud will fire up Texans fans Texans' RB Woody Marks adds more fuel to the fire of support for QB C.J. Stroud with a bold vote of confidence.

MAY 15 • TOROTIMES.COM

Herd Hierarchy: Rams Team to Beat? No Patriots in Top 10? Chiefs Rising After Draft?

The Rams remain at No. 1 in the latest Herd Hierarchy. The rest of the top 10, though, has plenty of movement following the 2026 NFL Draft.

APRIL 29 • FOX SPORTS

Herd Hierarchy: Rams Team to Beat? No Patriots in Top 10? Chiefs Rising After Draft?

Backing up Montgomery New teammate David Montgomery is expected to replace Marks as Houston's starting running back, ESPN.com's DJ Bien-Aime reports.

Impact The Texans gave up a fourth-round pick, a seventh-round pick and OL Juice Scruggs in exchange for Montgomery, who has one season remaining on a three-year contract. A new deal may be coming soon. Either way, Marks likely will be No. 2 on the depth chart at the start of the offseason program, after posting a 198-703-2 rushing line (3.6 YPC) during the regular season of his 2025 rookie campaign (16 games, eight starts). Fellow second-year pro Jawhar Jordan should be back to compete for a depth role in Houston's backfield this spring, while veterans Nick Chubb and Joe Mixon (foot) don't seem to be part of the plan for 2026.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

The Houston Texans cut Joe Mixon after a 'freak' foot injury wiped out his season

The Houston Texans have released running back Joe Mixon after he missed all of last season with what general manager Nick Caserio called a “freak” foot injury

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

What David Montgomery trade to Texans means for Woody Marks | Sporting News Houston is remaking its backfield.

MARCH 2 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Texans' Joe Mixon faces uncertain future after missing season with foot injury

Joe Mixon’s status for next season remains uncertain after the Houston Texans running back missed all season with what general manager Nick Caserio called a “freak” foot injury Wed...

JANUARY 21 • Associated Press

Texans' playoff heartbreak continues with another divisional round loss

In their third straight season in the divisional round of the playoffs, coach DeMeco Ryans and the Houston Texans vowed this year would be different than the previous two

JANUARY 19 • Associated Press

C.J. Stroud's 4 interceptions dig a hole the Texans' defense can't get out of in loss to Patriots

JANUARY 19 • Associated Press

Held in check by Pats Marks carried the ball 14 times for only 17 yards and caught two of three targets for 19 yards during the Texans' 28-16 loss to the Patriots in the divisional round Sunday. He also...

Impact Houston couldn't get much of anything going on the ground, and Marks' turnover was one of five by the Texans and eight in total by both teams in cold, wet conditions at Foxborough. Marks went the entire regular season without losing a fumble, so ball security shouldn't be an issue for him in 2026, and the fourth-round pick out of USC had a successful rookie campaign with 911 scrimmage yards and five total TDs in 16 games. It remains to be seen whether the Texans will look to expand his role next year, or bring in a back more adept at running between the tackles to work in tandem with Marks.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Maye throws 3 TD passes, Stroud has 4 INTs as Patriots top Texans 28-16 to advance to AFC title game

Drake Maye threw three touchdown passes, Marcus Jones returned one of C

JANUARY 18 • Associated Press

Pats defense forces FIFTH turnover after Gonzalez punches, and Woodson recovers New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez strips Houston Texans running back Woody Marks for a massive fumble that is recovered by...

JANUARY 18 • PATRIOTS.COM

Woody Marks injury update: Latest news on Texans RB's status in divisional round game | Sporting News Houston TExans running back Woody Marks is dealing with an injury in the first half of the divisional round game versus the New England Patr...

JANUARY 18 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Is Woody Marks injured? Latest on Texans RB | Sporting News Houston's offensive players are dropping like flies in New England.

JANUARY 18 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Christian Barmore blows up Woody Marks for a 4-yard TFL New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore bull rushes his man into Houston Texans running back Woody Marks and takes him down...

JANUARY 18 • PATRIOTS.COM

Back in Sunday's game Marks (shoulder) returned to Sunday's divisional-round game against the Patriots, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Marks had exited the contest to have his shoulder checked out, but was subsequently deemed able to return to action. He'll continue to pace Houston's backfield in a game in which two of the team's top pass-catchers WR Nico Collins (concussion) and TE Dalton Schultz (calf) are unavailable.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Hurts shoulder Sunday Marks exited Sunday's divisional-round game against the Patriots due to a shoulder injury.

Impact Before his departure from the game, Marks carried eight times for seven yards and caught one of his two targets for six yards. While Marks is sidelined, Nick Chubb, Dare Ogunbowale and British Brooks are Houston's available backfield options.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

What is Woody Marks' real name? What to know about meaning behind Texans RB's nickname | Sporting News Everything you need to know about the meaning behind the Texans RB's nickname "Woody."

JANUARY 18 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

First 100-yard game of career Marks took 19 carries for 112 yards and a touchdown while failing to catch his only target in Monday's 30-6 playoff win over Pittsburgh.

Impact Marks saved his best performance of the season for the first playoff appearance of his professional career while helping make easy work of the Steelers on Monday Night Football. The upstart rookie also registered the first 100-plus yard rushing game of his career after spending most of the regular season splitting backfield work with veteran Nick Chubb. The latter remained involved with 10 carries for 48 yards, but a significant portion of the backup's work came in garbage time. Marks will face a stiff test on the road against the Patriots on Sunday, but the rookie provides the highest upside out of the Texans' backfield for the divisional round.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Texans stifle Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers 30-6 for franchise's 1st road playoff win

The Houston Texans have secured their first road playoff win in franchise history, beating the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-6

JANUARY 13 • Associated Press

4 Takeaways From the Texans' Win Over the Steelers

The Texans moved onto the Divisional Round with a win over the Steelers. Here's what we learned.

JANUARY 13 • FOX SPORTS

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Herd Hierarchy: Rams Team to Beat? No Patriots in Top 10? Chiefs Rising After Draft?

The Houston Texans cut Joe Mixon after a 'freak' foot injury wiped out his season

Texans' Joe Mixon faces uncertain future after missing season with foot injury

Texans' playoff heartbreak continues with another divisional round loss

C.J. Stroud's 4 interceptions dig a hole the Texans' defense can't get out of in loss to Patriots

Maye throws 3 TD passes, Stroud has 4 INTs as Patriots top Texans 28-16 to advance to AFC title game

Texans stifle Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers 30-6 for franchise's 1st road playoff win

4 Takeaways From the Texans' Win Over the Steelers