Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz (86) pushes off of Indianapolis Colts cornerback Kenny Moore II (23) as he runs with the ball Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, during a game against the Houston Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Reports: Texans TE Dalton Schultz sidelined by sprained ankle

Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz played through a sprained ankle sustained in his team’s season-opening win over the Indianapolis Colts last Sunday, multiple outlets reported Thursday.

The injury, suffered early in the 29-27 road victory, is not considered severe, according to reports. But Schultz missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday for what the team termed an ankle issue. The Texans host the Chicago Bears on Sunday night.

Schultz, 28, caught three passes on three targets for 16 yards against the Colts. Last season, his first with the Texans, he played in 15 regular-season games (eight starts) and caught 59 passes for 635 yards and five touchdowns. He also caught six balls for 80 yards and a touchdown in two playoff games with Houston.

He signed with Houston after five seasons with the Dallas Cowboys (2018-22). In his career, he has 273 receptions for 2,773 yards and 22 touchdowns in 91 games (60 starts).

Safety M.J. Stewart also did not practice Thursday and is dealing with a knee/quadriceps injury. He reportedly will miss Sunday’s game, according to KPRC-TV in Houston.

Limited at practice Thursday for the Texans were wide receiver Nico Collins (illness), running back Dameon Pierce (hamstring) and offensive lineman Juice Scruggs (groin).

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Nov 12, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA;  Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz (86) attempts to catch a pass against Cincinnati Bengals safety Dax Hill (23) in the first half at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Texans keep TE Dalton Schultz on 3-year, $36M deal

The Houston Texans re-signed tight end Dalton Schultz to a three-year, $36 million contract, with $23.5 million fully guaranteed, NFL Network reported Tuesday.

Schultz, 27, was second on the Texans with 59 receptions last season for 635 yards and five touchdowns. It was his first season in Houston after five seasons with the Dallas Cowboys.

In the Texans’ Week 9 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Schultz had a season-best 10 receptions for 130 yards and a touchdown.

A fourth-round draft pick out of Stanford by the Cowboys in 2018, Schultz has 270 career receptions for 2,757 yards and 22 TDs in 90 games (59 starts.).

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Sep 18, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) in action during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Cincinnati Bengals at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Cowboys LB Micah Parsons questionable vs. Giants

Dallas Cowboys star linebacker Micah Parsons was limited in practice on Saturday and is listed as questionable to play in Monday night’s game against the host New York Giants in East Rutherford, N.J.

Parsons returned to practice after missing two straight sessions with an illness. Dallas coach Mike McCarthy confirmed Friday on 105.3 The Fan that Parsons is dealing with allergies.

Like Parsons, tight end Dalton Schultz (knee) returned as a limited participant Saturday after missing two practices. He also is considered questionable.

Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup (knee) turned in his third straight full practice and is considered questionable for Monday’s game.

Defensive tackle Quinton Bohanna (neck) was limited in practice for the second straight day on Saturday and is questionable.

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (thumb) and safety Jayron Kearse (knee) have been ruled out vs. New York.

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Sep 18, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Cincinnati Bengals at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Cowboys LB Micah Parsons (illness) misses practice again

Dallas Cowboys star linebacker Micah Parsons missed his second straight practice on Friday due to what is being labeled as an illness.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones told the team website on Thursday that Parsons tested negative for both COVID-19 and the flu. Dallas coach Mike McCarthy confirmed on 105.3 The Fan that Parsons is dealing with allergies.

“(Parsons) is feeling better today, but he will not practice today,” McCarthy told reporters on Friday.

The Dallas Morning News reported Parsons still is expected to play on Monday when the Cowboys (1-1) visit the New York Giants (2-0) in East Rutherford, N.J. Parsons is tied for the second in the NFL with four sacks and has recorded 17 in just 18 career games.

Tight end Dalton Schultz was able to do movement and ball-skill work on the side Friday. He is dealing with a sprained right knee sustained during the Cowboys’ 20-17 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals last weekend.

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (thumb) was seen doing conditioning work on Friday.

Prescott was injured in the season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and backup Cooper Rush was at the helm last week against the Bengals.

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Dec 19, 2021; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Dallas Cowboys tight end Dalton Schultz (86) celebrates his touchdown reception with guard Connor McGovern (66) during the second half against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Reports: Cowboys TE Dalton Schultz to attend minicamp

Dallas Cowboys tight end Dalton Schultz plans to report to minicamp Tuesday despite his unresolved contract situation, multiple outlets reported.

He was franchise tagged in March and signed his $10.931 million tender for 2022 but has skipped voluntary organized team activities while seeking a long-term agreement.

Schultz, who turns 26 next month, would have been subject to fines for missing this week’s mandatory minicamp.

Schultz caught 78 passes for 808 yards and eight touchdowns in 17 games (15 starts) last season.

The Cleveland Browns recently re-signed tight end David Njoku to a four-year, $54.75 million deal with $28 million in guaranteed money. Njoku caught 36 passes for 475 yards and four touchdowns last season.

Schultz has 154 receptions for 1,545 yards and 12 scores in 60 games (36 starts) since the Cowboys drafted him in the fourth round in 2018.

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Dec 19, 2021; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Dallas Cowboys tight end Dalton Schultz (86) is tackled by New York Giants inside linebacker Benardrick McKinney (49) and inside linebacker Tae Crowder (48) after a catch during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Dallas TE Dalton Schultz to sit out OTAs over contract

Dallas Cowboys tight end Dalton Schultz won’t take part in the rest of the team’s voluntary organized team activities because he is unhappy with his contract, NFL Network reported Monday.

In March, the Cowboys put the franchise tag on Schultz, and he signed the $10.931 million tender for 2022. He is contractually obligated to play on that deal if a long-term agreement isn’t reached by July 15.

Schultz, who turns 26 next month, was a fourth-round pick in 2018 and caught 78 passes for 808 yards and eight touchdowns last season.

The Cleveland Browns recently signed tight end David Njoku to a four-year, $54.75 million deal with $28 million in guaranteed money. Njoku caught 36 passes for 475 yards with a team-high four receiving touchdowns in 16 games (11 starts) last season.

–Field Level Media