Yates completed seven of 16 passes for 83 yards, one touchdown and one interception while adding an 11-yard scramble and losing one of three fumbles in Monday's 34-6 loss to Pittsburgh.

Analysis: Yates gifted his opponents a Christmas victory with this atrocious performance, also taking six sacks and exiting briefly to get tested for a concussion at one point. He got two tries to throw the ball into the end zone from Pittsburgh's one-yard line in the second quarter, but threw an incompletion before getting intercepted on fourth down. The Steelers drove the ball down for a touchdown to make it 17-0 on the ensuing possession, then turned Yates over on a sack-fumble three plays later to…read more

Yates avoided a concussion during Monday's game versus the Steelers, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Analysis: Yates was knocked from the game after getting sacked for a fourth time near the end of the first. After a lengthy evaluation, he was cleared of any symptoms and returned to the sideline. A short time after he was given the thumbs up, his backup, Taylor Heinicke, left the game under similar circumstances and will be beholden to the protocol for head injuries. On a positive note, Yates is back under center for the Texans.

Yates left Monday's game against the Steelers in order to be evaluated for a concussion.

Analysis: After he was sacked for the fourth time late in the first half, Yates needed assistance from the training staff to get off the field and was promptly examined in the blue sideline tent. If the diagnosis is confirmed, he'll have no chance to return to the contest, allowing backup Taylor Heinicke an opportunity to direct the offense.

Yates is expected to remain the Texans' starting quarterback over the team's final two games after head coach Bill O'Brien confirmed Monday that Tom Savage (concussion) is unlikely to play again this season, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Analysis: Savage remains in the concussion protocol and has yet to resume practicing since suffering the concussion in a Dec. 10 loss to the 49ers. While Savage could theoretically clear the protocol before the season ends, the nature of his concussion -- his hands and arms were twitching on the ground after he absorbed a hard hit from San Francisco's Elvis Dumervil -- and the Texans' improper handling of the matter would likely invite criticism if he was allowed to suit up again in 2017. As a result,…read more

Yates completed 12 of 31 pass attempts for 128 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Sunday's 45-7 loss to the Jaguars.

Analysis: Yates struggled to get going against the ferocious Jacksonville defense and had just 31 yards to his name at the half. He connected a couple of times with DeAndre Hopkins as the latter capped off an 81-yard drive with a touchdown in the third quarter, but that represented all of the scoring the visitors would do on the day. Yates fared much better in his season debut against a lesser 49ers defense, but his performance against a quality opponent this week doesn't bode well for next Monday's game…read more

Yates will start Sunday against the Jaguars with Texans head coach Bill O'Brien effectively ruling Tom Savage (concussion) out for the contest, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Analysis: After Savage was removed from the Week 14 loss to the 49ers last week, Yates took over under center and engineered a couple of long touchdown drives. While that might give the Texans some optimism about Yates' prospects for Sunday, he'll likely encounter much more resistance as he takes on the NFL's top-ranked passing defense. O'Brien maintains hope that Savage might clear the concussion protocol and return for the Week 16 matchup with the Steelers, but until that happens, Yates should continue…read more

Expected to start Week 15

Texans head coach Bill O'Brien expects Yates to start Sunday's game in Jacksonville, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Analysis: With Tom Savage already struggling and now placed in the concussion protocol, the Texans are prepared to turn to Yates for the hardest matchup a quarterback can have this season. Yates did complete 14 of 26 passes for 175 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 26-16 loss to the 49ers, but he'll face a far more difficult test Week 15 against a Jacksonville defense that's limited opponents to a 66.4 passer rating while piling up a league-high 47 sacks. It isn't quite clear if Savage is being…read more

Yates completed 14 of 26 passes for 175 yards and two touchdowns while adding 31 yards on three scrambles after replacing Tom Savage (concussion) in the second quarter of Sunday's 26-16 loss to the 49ers.

Analysis: Both of Yates' touchdowns unsurprisingly came on passes to DeAndre Hopkins, as the star wide receiver was unaffected by the quarterback change. Savage appeared to pass the concussion protocol and returned to the sideline with his helmet on, but the team opted to leave Yates in. Based on that development, don't discount the possibility of Yates starting next week in Jacksonville regardless of Savage's status. Given how well Jacksonville's pass defense has played, neither quarterback would make…read more

Yates took some reps with the first-team offense Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Analysis: Tom Savage is expected to start Sunday against the Rams, but by having Yates work with the ones, head coach Bill O'Brien is signalling that he won't put up too long with a struggling starter. Savage, who was pulled after one half in the season opener, did not fare well for the first three quarters in last week's loss to Indianapolis, a team with one of the worst defenses in the NFL.

Yates will serve as the Texans' No. 2 quarterback Sunday against the Colts, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Analysis: Yates, who was officially signed Friday, will get the first crack at backing up Tom Savage in the wake of starting quarterback Deshaun Watson's season-ending knee injury. Matt McGloin, who was also signed Friday to provide depth at quarterback, is expected to be inactive.

The Texans will sign Yates to a contract Friday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Analysis: After losing star rookie Deshaun Watson to a torn ACL during Thursday's practice, the Texans are slated to add both Yates and Matt McGloin to their quarterback mix. Meanwhile, Tom Savage is on track to start Sunday's game against the Colts, meaning one of McGloin or Yates will likely be inactive for the contest. Yates' last NFL appearances came with Houston in 2015, with the North Carolina product completing 49 percent of his passes and tossing three touchdowns against one interception in four…read more

Yates (concussion) was released by the Bills on Tuesday after both parties agreed on an injury settlement, Mike Rodak of ESPN reports.

Analysis: Yates was placed on the injured reserve last week with a concussion. The Bills are currently carrying three healthy quarterbacks on their roster, so a return in the near future seems unlikely. The veteran signal-caller will now be free to find a new opportunity once his health allows it.

Yates (concussion) has been moved to injured reserve, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

Analysis: Yates was only going to be the third quarterback to start the season, but the Bills decided not to wait out his concussion -- at least for the first eight weeks of the season -- and instead went with veteran Joe Webb as the final quarterback to begin the season.

The Bills waived/injured Yates (concussion) on Tuesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Analysis: With Tyrod Taylor (concussion) having cleared the NFL's concussion protocol and on track to play Week 1 against the Jets, the Bills no longer had much incentive to keep Yates around as a No. 3 option on the depth chart, especially while he recovered from a concussion of his own. If Yates goes unclaimed off waivers, he would revert to the Bills' injured reserve list. He could be released on an injury settlement once he's fully recovered from the concussion.

Yates was on the field for Monday's practice but is still going through league's concussion protocol, Joe Buscaglia of 7 ABC Buffalo reports.

Analysis: Yates has now been making his way through concussion protocol for a little over a week now, but his presence at practice Monday is surely an encouraging sign that he is close to a return to full health. The quarterback should be considered day-to-day at this point.

Yates is still in the concussion protocol following a hit during Saturday's game and didn't practice Tuesday, ESPN's Mike Rodak reports.

Analysis: Coach Sean McDermott is already making it sound like Yates won't be playing in Thursday's preseason finale. Yates has already been passed on the depth chart by rookie Nathan Peterman, and with the team needing to sign Keith Wenning on Monday so there would be a second healthy quarterback at practice (starter Tyrod Taylor also has a concussion), Yates' roster spot is no longer a certainty.

Yates did not practice Sunday as he's working his way through the league's concussion protocol, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

Analysis: It's not exactly sure when he suffered the head contusion but Yates' injury could be detrimental for his season outlook. Over the past few weeks, Yates has been losing ground to rookie Nathan Peterman for the backup spot. If the injury keeps him out for a while, Yates could be on the outside looking in when the 53-man roster is set in stone.

Rookie Nathan Peterman will serve as the No. 2 quarterback Thursday against the Eagles, and for now it looks like he's passed Yates for the top backup job behind Tyrod Taylor, Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News reports.

Analysis: Yates doesn't offer much upside as a veteran who's never really shined in his two previous NFL stops, while Peterman is a rookie picked by the new regime and one that's starting to make a nice impression. The fact the Bills have a good amount of rebuilding to do seems to favor Peterman as well, though at least Yates still has time -- and three preseason games -- to reclaim his status.

Yates, who entered Thursday's preseason game after starter Tyrod Taylor departed, completed six of 11 attempts for 48 yards. He didn't have a touchdown or interception, and finished with a 65.7 rating.

Analysis: Yates is firmly ahead of No. 3 Nathan Peterman, a rookie, but Peterman did outperform him in this one. Then again, Peterman probably was going against lesser Vikings defenders since it was the end of the game. Unless Yates gets badly beaten in the remaining preseason games, he'll start the season as the team's No. 2 quarterback.

The Bills traded Cardale Jones to the Chargers on Wednesday, leaving just Yates and Nathan Peterman as the quarterbacks in camp behind starter Tyrod Taylor.

Analysis: Yates was always expected to be the team's No. 2 as the Bills enter training camp, but with a new coaching staff in town he also wasn't guaranteed to leave camp that way either. Now, however, the Bills seem set with their three guys, and Yates will only have to hold off Peterman to hold the backup job heading into the regular season.

Yates is expected to hit training camp as the No. 2 quarterback behind Tyrod Taylor and ahead of Nathan Peterman and Cardale Jones, The Buffalo News reports.

Analysis: Reportedly, only Taylor has looked ready to run Rick Dennison's offense entering the season. That's been the case all along, but the Bills are hoping someone will step up and give the coaching staff some comfort should Taylor suffer an injury. So far that's not really happening, but Yates has more experience as a pro and also has experience with Dennison, putting him in the second spot in the pecking order for now, though the situation could remain fluid as the youngsters behind him get more…read more

Yates is signing with the Dolphins, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.

Analysis: Yates will join the Dolphins to provide the team with quarterback depth in the wake of the knee injury starting signal-caller Ryan Tannehill suffered in Week 14. It's not clear how long Tannehill will be out, but Yates will serve as the Dolphins' backup quarterback behind Matt Moore for as long as Tannehill is sidelined.

Yates (knee) has been cleared to return after tearing his ACL last season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: Yates remains unsigned, but could pick up attraction now that he has been fully cleared from the season-ending injury. With several teams in need of quarterback depth, the 29-year-old could find his way onto an NFL roster before the regular season begins.

Yates' (knee) torn ACL has been confirmed by testing, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.

Analysis: Yates' season will now come to a close after a couple of valiant efforts in relief of Brian Hoyer (concussion). With Yates out, Brandon Weeden becomes the Texans' stand-in starting quarterback until Hoyer clears league protocol.

It appears as though Yates suffered a torn ACL on Sunday against the Colts, ESPN's Tania Ganguli reports.

Analysis: Brandon Weeden replaced Yates on Sunday, with Brian Hoyer out with a concussion. While tests will be required to confirm the severity of Yates' injury, it looks like his season is probably done.

Yates (knee) is questionable to return Sunday against the Colts, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Analysis: Yates had completed 6-of-10 passes for 68 yards and an interception while rushing once for seven yards. In his absence, Brandon Weeden has taken over at quarterback.

Yates is slated to start Sunday's game against the Colts.

Analysis: He will draw the assignment with Brian Hoyer (concussion) not available to play Sunday, which makes Yates a fantasy lineup option in deeper fantasy formats this week. In three appearances this season, including one start (11/22 against the Jets) that he won, Yates has completed 22 of 47 passes for 302 yards with three TDs and no picks.

Yates could start in Week 15 against the Colts, as teammate Brian Hoyer suffered another concussion on Sunday night, NFL.com reports.

Analysis: Yates is expected to be prepared as the Texans' starting quarterback this week, considering Hoyer has suffered two concussions in the past month. In three appearances thus far, Yates has completed 22 of 47 attempts for 302 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions. While he certainly lacks great upside, he's at least a serviceable backup option, and Sunday's game comes against a Colts defense that surrendered 51 points this past weekend.

Yates completed one of his two pass attempts for four yards in Sunday's 27-6 loss to the Patriots.

Analysis: Brian Hoyer was removed late in the fourth quarter and evaluated for a potential concussion, allowing Yates to play one garbage-time drive. If the concussion is confirmed, Hoyer will have a tough time being ready for Week 15 against the Colts, as he recently missed a game in Week 11 with the same injury. Yates played well in his absence, completing 16 of 34 passes for 229 yards and two touchdowns in a 24-17 win over the Jets. There was no update on Hoyer's status after Sunday's game.

Yates, who filled in at quarterback for Brian Hoyer (concussion) in Sunday's win over the Jets, is expected to head back to the bench next week against New Orleans, the Houston Chronicle reports. "Hoyer is our starter," head coach Bill O'Brien said. "When he comes back, when he's healthy, he'll come back in there and we've spoken to T.J. about that."

Analysis: Hoyer's concussion symptoms have improved significantly, and he's expected to start against the Saints in Week 12. Yates completed 16 of 34 passes for 229 yards and two touchdowns in Week 11, a 24-17 win over the Jets.

Yates completed 16-of-34 passes for 229 yards and two touchdowns Sunday against the Jets. He also rushed three times for minus-five yards and lost a fumble.

Analysis: Yates connected with six different receivers, as DeAndre Hopkins led the way by catching five passes on 12 targets for 118 yards and two touchdowns despite lining up against Darrelle Revis for much of the game. It was an excellent first start for Yates, who got the call in place of the injured Brian Hoyer (concussion). If Hoyer has to miss any additional time, Yates will get an excellent Week 12 matchup against a Saints defense that is allowing the third-most passing yards per game this season…read more

Yates will start Sunday's game against the Jets.

Analysis: Yates fills in for injured teammate Brian Hoyer (concussion), who has already been ruled out of Sunday's game. While Yates was able to engineer an unlikely win in Cincinnati in relief of Hoyer on Monday, he still is rather new to the Texans' playbook, which figures to limit him against the Jets' fourth-ranked defense this Sunday.

Yates and the Texans coaching staff spent parts of Tuesday and Wednesday picking plays from the team's playbook with which the quarterback's most comfortable, the Texans' official site reports. "Me and Coach O'Brien and Coach Godsey talked already this week of plays that I'm comfortable with, plays I've run in the weeks past and stuff, trying to put together a game plan I'm comfortable with," Yates said.

Analysis: Yates, who signed with the Texans on Oct. 28, has been trying to cram as much of the playbook as possible since then. If Brian Hoyer (concussion) doesn't play Sunday, Yates will be the starter with a trimmed down call sheet against the Jets, the league's top-ranked rushing defense (88.1 ypg) and fourth overall (318.4 total ypg).