- Teagan Quitoriano
- #84
- Team HOU
- Pos TE
- Status QQuestionable
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Undergoes groin, oblique surgeries
Quitoriano recently underwent successful groin and oblique surgeries and is expected to recover in the offseason, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: It's a shimmer of encouraging news for Quitoriano, who is now all but certain to sit out the rest of this season. He served mostly as a blocker this year, catching two passes for 33 yards on three targets over seven games.
Published: Mon, Dec 18 at 12:09pm by Rotowire.com
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Moved to IR
The Texans placed Quitoriano (groin) on injured reserve Tuesday.
Analysis: Quitoriano, who sustained the injury in Sunday's 15-13 loss to the Panthers, will now have to sit out for at least the next four games and will be eligible to return against the Broncos on Dec. 3. In a corresponding move, the Texans signed tight end Eric Saubert off the Cowboys' practice squad.
Published: Tue, Oct 31 at 1:45pm by Rotowire.com
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Likely to land on IR
The Texans are expected to place Quitoriano on injured reserve after he suffered a groin injury in Sunday's 15-13 loss to the Panthers, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Quitoriano has split his snaps this season between special teams and on offense as a depth tight end behind Dalton Schultz. With Quitoriano expected to miss time to recover from his groin injury and Brevin Jordan (foot) also set to sit out with a plantar fasciitis issue, the Texans could look to add a tight end to their active roster prior to their Week 9 game against the Buccaneers.
Published: Tue, Oct 31 at 1:15pm by Rotowire.com
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Exits game with groin injury
Quitoriano (groin) is questionable to return for Sunday's contest against the Panthers, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Quitoriano has provided the Texans with depth at tight end behind Dalton Schultz while also playing on special teams. If Quitoriano is unable to return, that would leave Houston with just Schultz at the position for the rest of the contest.
Published: Sun, Oct 29 at 12:49pm by Rotowire.com
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Makes first catch since Week 1
Quitoriano caught his lone target for 22 yards in Sunday's 21-19 loss to the Falcons in Week 5.
Analysis: Quitoriano made his first catch since Week 1 on just his third target of the season. Houston's tight ends garnered a season-high 11 targets in the loss, but 10 of them went to starter Dalton Schultz. Quitoriano will continue on as the top backup ahead of Brevin Jordan, who played just two snaps Sunday.
Published: Mon, Oct 9 at 6:00am by Rotowire.com
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Untargeted in win
Quitoriano was not targeted in Sunday's 30-6 win over the Steelers in Week 4.
Analysis: Quitoriano went untargeted for the second time in four weeks but remains the No. 2 tight end ahead of Brevin Jordan, who is considered a better receiving threat.
Published: Mon, Oct 2 at 6:30am by Rotowire.com
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Targeted once in win
Quitoriano did not catch his lone target in Sunday's 37-17 win over the Jaguars in Week 3.
Analysis: Quitoriano was targeted in the first quarter, the second time quarterback C.J. Stroud has looked to the tight end, who caught his other target in Week 1 for 11 yards. He's mainly around to block and has seen the second-most playing time among the tight end group behind Dalton Schultz and ahead of Brevin Jordan. As the better blocker, Quitoriano figures to outplay Jordan most weeks, but if game situations call for a receiver, that would be Jordan, who scored a touchdown Sunday.
Published: Mon, Sep 25 at 6:17am by Rotowire.com
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Makes preseason debut
Quitoriano caught one of three targets for 14 yards in Saturday's 28-3 preseason loss to Miami.
Analysis: Quitoriano made his preseason debut after being removed from the active/PUP list last week. All of his target activity came in the fourth quarter Saturday, which suggests a minor role for the tight end, but Quitoriano was used in a goal-line package on Hosuton's opening possession. He was also on the field during the team's second possession, which led to a field goal. Brevin Jordan's continued absence due to a hamstring injury opens the door for Quitoriano to become the primary backup to…read more
Published: Sun, Aug 20 at 7:35am by Rotowire.com
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Activated from PUP list
Quitoriano (quadriceps) was removed from the active/PUP list and practiced Saturday, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Quitoriano was in full pads for Saturday's walkthrough and appears ready to make his preseason debut next weekend versus the Dolphins. The tight end is competing with Brevin Jordan (hamstring) for the primary reserve role behind Dalton Schultz in 2023.
Published: Sat, Aug 12 at 5:42pm by Rotowire.com
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Close to returning
Quitoriano (quadriceps) has been running and is closing in on a return from the active/PUP list, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Quitoriano was placed on the active/PUP list to begin camp after pulling his quadriceps in summer workouts, but the tight end is eligible to be activated at any time. Once he returns to practice, Quitoriano could benefit from additional reps while Dalton Schultz (ribs) and Brevin Jordan (hamstring) work their way back from their respective injuries.
Published: Fri, Aug 4 at 9:09am by Rotowire.com
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Placed on active/PUP list
The Texans placed Quitoriano (undisclosed) on the active/PUP list Tuesday.
Analysis: A 2022 fifth-round pick out of Oregon State, Quitoriano appeared in nine games as a rookie and caught seven of 14 targets for 113 yards and two touchdowns. The severity of the 6-foot-6 tight end's injury remains unclear, but he's eligible to practice and/or play at any point during the preseason. When healthy, Quitoriano will compete with Brevin Jordan for backup snaps behind Dalton Schultz.
Published: Tue, Jul 25 at 2:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Opens eyes in finale
Quitoriano caught three of four targets for 83 yards in Sunday's 32-31 win over the Colts in Week 18.
Analysis: Quitoriano used the last game of his rookie season to flash some of his athletic potential. Used primarily as a blocking tight end since being activated off injured reserve Week 9, the 2022 fifth-round pick broke out with two catches of more than 20 yards (22 and 52). The Texans have soured on Brevin Jordan, and the tight end position is wide open next season. However, Houston fired head coach Lovie Smith, so there will be a new coaching regime in place and anything is possible in 2023.
Published: Mon, Jan 9 at 7:25am by Rotowire.com
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Good to go
Quitoriano (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Mark Lane of USA Today reports.
Analysis: Quitoriano sat out the Texans' Week 17 loss to the Jaguars after hyperextending his knee in the Texans' Week 16 victory over the Titans. His ability to open Week 18 prep as a full practice participant suggests that he'll be ready to play in Sunday's season finale in Indianapolis. Before sustaining the knee injury, Quitoriano had been serving as Houston's starting tight end and saw snap shares north of 70 percent in his last two full games, but he's been only lighting involved in the passing…read more
Published: Wed, Jan 4 at 7:03pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't play Sunday
Quitoriano (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Jaguars.
Analysis: Quitoriano was forced out with a hyperextended knee and bruised quadriceps in the Week 16 win over Tennessee. The rookie was then sidelined for each practice during Week 17 prep, so he'll now sit out for the first time since his Week 9 debut versus Philadelphia. Quitoriano has caught four of 10 passes for 30 yards and two touchdowns this season, so his absence could lead to increased opportunities for Brevin Jordan and O.J. Howard behind No. 1 tight end Jordan Akins.
Published: Fri, Dec 30 at 3:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Not involved in practice
Quitoriano (knee/quadriceps) was spotted working off to the side during the open portion of Thursday's session and is expected to be listed as a non-participant on the Texans' second Week 17 practice report, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Though the rookie tight end avoided any structural damage after exiting early in the Texans' Week 16 win over the Titans, he hyperextended his right knee and bruised his quadriceps. The Texans are considering Quitoriano day-to-day with his pair of injuries, but after failing to practice in any fashion so far this week, he'll need to log some on-field activity Friday to have a legitimate chance at suiting up Sunday against Jacksonville.
Published: Thu, Dec 29 at 7:28am by Rotowire.com
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Non-participant on estimated report
Quitoriano (knee) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's estimated injury report.
Analysis: An MRI on Monday revealed Quitoriano hyperextended his right knee and bruised his quadriceps following an early exit from last week's loss to the Titans. While the rookie tight end avoided structural damage, he may be sidelined for at least one contest. However, he'll have two more opportunities to practice before the Texans need to make a decision on his status for Sunday's matchup against Jacksonville.
Published: Wed, Dec 28 at 2:50pm by Rotowire.com
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Avoids structural damage to knee
Quitoriano underwent an MRI on Monday and was diagnosed with a hyperextended knee and bruised quadriceps following his early exit from Saturday's 19-14 win over the Titans, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: The Texans are viewing Quitoriano as day-to-day at this stage, with his status for this Sunday's game against the Jaguars likely to hinge on how he fares in practices Wednesday through Friday. If the rookie is forced to miss time, the Texans would likely turn to Jordan Akins and Brevin Jordan as their main pass-catching tight ends, while O.J. Howard could factor back into the mix as a run blocker after he was a healthy inactive for two of the team's last three contests.
Published: Tue, Dec 27 at 9:25am by Rotowire.com
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Won't return Saturday
Quitoriano (knee) has been downgraded to out and won't return to Saturday's game against the Titans.
Analysis: With O.J. Howard a healthy inactive for the Week 16 contest, the Texans will have to get by with Jordan Akins and Brevin Jordan at tight end for the rest of the day. Quitoriano failed to haul in his lone target before departing the game.
Published: Sat, Dec 24 at 12:43pm by Rotowire.com
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Questionable to return
Quitoriano is considered questionable to return to Saturday's game against the Titans due to a right knee injury.
Analysis: Quitoriano failed to record any receptions before exiting the contest. If he is ulitmately unable to return, Brevin Jordan would be the lone backup at tight end behind Jordan Akins.
Published: Sat, Dec 24 at 12:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Finds paydirt
Quitoriano caught one of two targets for eight yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 30-24 overtime loss to Kansas City.
Analysis: Quitoriano, who made his fourth straight start at tight end, caught his second touchdown of the season. He missed the first seven games with a knee injury but has seen his playing time increase since being activated for Week 9. Quitoriano has been Houston's tight end leader in snaps the last five weeks. It hasn't translated into much production -- eight targets, three catches, 28 yards -- but the rookie fifth-round pick figures to maintain his starting role over the final three games.
Published: Mon, Dec 19 at 5:55am by Rotowire.com
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TE snap leader in loss
Quitoriano failed to catch any of three targets in Sunday's 27-14 loss to Cleveland.
Analysis: Quitoriano remained the leader in snaps from the tight end position, receiving 40 plays with Jordan Akins (34) and Brevin Jordan (24) following. O.J. Howard was inactive for the first time this season. Quitoriano is seen as the Texans' best blocker at the position, which is useful for a team that's had issues at quarterback and relies on rookie running back Dameon Pierce for much of its offense.
Published: Mon, Dec 5 at 6:47am by Rotowire.com
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Collects two catches in loss
Quitoriano caught both his targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 30-15 loss to the Dolphins.
Analysis: Quitoriano led Houston's tight ends in snaps for a second consecutive game, establishing himself as the starter. Jordan Akins is the one with the most fantasy potential, but Quitoriano is the more trusted blocker on a team that wants to run more than pass. It's conceivable the Texans re-introduce Brevin Jordan -- inactive for three straight weeks -- at some point, but that playing time would likely come at the expense of O.J. Howard.
Published: Mon, Nov 28 at 5:39am by Rotowire.com
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Leads position in snaps
Quitoriano led all Houston tight ends with 37 offensive snaps in Sunday's 23-10 loss to Washington.
Analysis: Quitoriano did not catch his lone target -- a red zone look -- but he was in the starting lineup and was used more than other TEs, a strong a sign the coaching staff wants to evaluate him down the stretch. The 2022 fifth-round pick missed the season's first eight games due to a knee injury.
Published: Mon, Nov 21 at 6:40am by Rotowire.com
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More snaps, no targets
Quitoriano was not targeted over 27 snaps in Sunday's 24-16 loss to the Giants.
Analysis: After scoring a touchdown in his season debut Week 9, Quitoriano was given more snaps -- up from 18 -- but they didn't translate into targets. Brevin Jordan was made a healthy inactive Sunday, however, suggesting Quitoriano has taken over one of the three active tight end spots on the roster.
Published: Mon, Nov 14 at 7:14am by Rotowire.com
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Poised for more snaps
Quitoriano could play an expanded role in Sunday's game against the Giants, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Quitoriano made his season debut in Week 9, catching a touchdown pass while playing 18 snaps. The 2022 fifth-round draft pick out of Oregon State can bolster the "Y" position -- the in-line blocking tight end that is most often considered an extra tackle -- against the New York defense the blitzes more frequently than any other NFL team and pressures quarterbacks at the ninth-highest rate.
Published: Tue, Nov 8 at 6:19am by Rotowire.com
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Scores in season debut
Quitoriano caught his lone target for a two-yard touchdown reception in Thursday's 29-17 loss to Philadelphia in Week 9.
Analysis: Quitoriano made his season debut after managing knee swelling since training camp. His TD came on Houston's first drive and was a contested 50/50 ball. It was an odd night for targeting, as the Texans' top two receivers -- Brandin Cooks (personal) and Nico Collins (groin) -- were inactive. There's no reason to believe Quitoriano will play a large role going forward.
Published: Fri, Nov 4 at 5:26am by Rotowire.com
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Officially activated
The Texans restored Quitoriano (knee) to the active roster Thursday.
Analysis: Quitoriano sustained a knee injury in the preseason and was placed on the Texans' IR ahead of the regular season. The fifth-round rookie was then designated to return to practice Week 7, and he will now be available to play for the first time ahead of Thursday's game against the Eagles. Quitoriano will jostle with Brevin Jordan, O.J. Howard and Jordan Akins for playing time in Houston's crowded tight-end room moving forward.
Published: Thu, Nov 3 at 1:48pm by Rotowire.com
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Nearing return
Quitoriano (knee) will be added to the 53-man roster Thursday, Aaron Wilson of Click2Houston.com reports.
Analysis: Quitoriano is expected to make his NFL debut Thursday against the Eagles. The rookie, who was selected in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, has been recovering from a knee injury suffered during training camp. How big of a role he may see out of the gate is hard to say -- currently Brevin Jordan, O.J. Howard and Jordan Akins seem to be in a three-way timeshare at the position.
Published: Thu, Nov 3 at 9:58am by Rotowire.com
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Designated to return
Quitoriano (knee) was designated to return from the Texans' injured reserve Monday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
Analysis: Quitoriano missed the first six games of the season after being placed on Houston's IR ahead of the regular season. Now, the rookie tight end will have a 21-day window to practice and return to the active roster; otherwise, he will be placed on season-ending IR. Quitoriano's first chance to play will come in Sunday's game against the Raiders, though he may start out in a limited role with tight ends Brevin Jordan, O.J. Howard and Jordan Akins already on the roster.
Published: Mon, Oct 17 at 5:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Sent to IR
The Texans placed Quitoriano (knee) on injured reserve Thursday.
Analysis: Quitoriano will need to miss at least four games before being eligible to come off IR. The rookie fifth-round pick could thus still have a chance to contribute in his inaugural campaign.
Published: Thu, Sep 1 at 1:28pm by Rotowire.com
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Unavailable for preseason finale
Quitoriano (knee) will not play in Thursday's preseason game against the 49ers, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
Analysis: It's unclear when Quitoriano suffered the knee injury, as he tallied a six-yard touchdown in Houston's second preseason game. He joins Antony Auclair (knee) and Pharaoh Brown (hamstring) among injured tight ends on the depth chart, which leaves the position in flux heading into the regular season.
Published: Thu, Aug 25 at 4:57pm by Rotowire.com
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Scores in preseason win
Quitoriano caught his lone target for a six-yard touchdown in Friday's preseason win over the Rams.
Analysis: Quitoriano made his professional debut Friday after being held out of last week's preseason opener. With injuries to tight ends Pharaoh Brown (hamstring) and Antony Auclair (knee), Quitoriano was able to make a case for a spot on the final roster. The fifth-round draft pick is currently listed fourth on the depth chart. Houston is expected to be run-heavy and may keep four tight ends, but a decision may come down to whether Houston wants a fourth tight end or a fullback, such as Andy Janovich.
Published: Sat, Aug 20 at 6:30am by Rotowire.com
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Activated from PUP list
Quitoriano (undisclosed) was activated from the active/PUP list Monday, Aaron Wilson of Pro Football Network reports.
Analysis: Quitoriano spent less than a week on the active/PUP list to begin training camp. The rookie fifth-round pick out of Oregon State will compete for a depth role at tight end with the Texans.
Published: Mon, Aug 1 at 11:39am by Rotowire.com
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Added to PUP list
Quitoriano (undisclosed) was placed on the active/physically unable to perform list by the Texans on Tuesday, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: It's unclear for what reason Quitoriano will start the first training camp of his career on the PUP list, but he is still eligible to practice and play at any point this preseason. When healthy, the fifth-round pick out of Oregon State should compete for a depth role at tight end behind Brevin Jordan and Pharaoh Brown heading into the regular season.
Published: Wed, Jul 27 at 5:23pm by Rotowire.com
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