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| HT/WT: 6-1, 230 lbs |
| Birthplace: Tarpon Springs, FL |
| Age: 28 |
| School: Illinois |
| Experience: 5 |
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Texans' Jake Hansen: Week-to-week with ankle issue
Hansen (ankle) is considered week-to-week, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Hansen was carted off the field Thursday due to the issue, and it seems it will be an elongated recovery period for the 28-year-old. If the linebacker cannot sustain his standard of play once he returns, his special-teams snaps may be earned by other players such as rookies Wade Woodaz or Aiden Fisher.
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Texans' Jake Hansen: Carted off from practice
Hansen (lower body) was carted off the field from practice Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
The linebacker fell to the ground and then had trouble applying weight to his leg, per Wilson. Hansen played mostly on special teams last season and finished with 19 tackles (11 solo) across 15 regular-season games.
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Texans' Jake Hansen: Let go by Houston
The Texans waived Hansen (chest) on Wednesday.
Hansen was primarily a special-teams player in 2025, playing just six defensive snaps to 306 special-teams snaps over 15 regular-season games. The linebacker will become a free agent if he can clear waivers. The Texans signed wide receiver DJ Turner in a corresponding move.
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Texans' Jake Hansen: Lands on IR
The Texans placed Hansen (chest) on injured reserve Thursday.
Hansen will miss at least the final two games of the regular season and Houston's first two postseason contests due to his placement on IR, but he could return after that if the team advances further in the playoffs. The reserve linebacker has operated as a key contributor on special teams across his 15 regular-season appearances.
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Texans' Jake Hansen: Misses practice Tuesday
Hansen (chest) did not practice Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Hansen suffered a chest injury in Sunday's win over the Raiders. The reserve linebacker and special-teamer has appeared in all 15 games this season, producing 19 tackles (11 solo) on nine defensive snaps and another 306 on special teams.
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Texans' Jake Hansen: Questionable to return
Hansen (chest) is questionable to return to Sunday's matchup against the Raiders.
Hansen sustained a chest injury in the first half, leaving his status for the remainder of the game up in the air. The 27-year-old will continue to see action on special teams if he manages to return versus Las Vegas.
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Texans' Jake Hansen: Agrees to contract extension
Hansen agreed to a one-year contract extension with the Texans on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Hansen will now be tied to the team through the 2026 campaign on a contract that carries a maximum value of $3 million. The 27-year-old has tallied 10 tackles (six solo) over eight games while playing sparingly on defense but serving as a key member of the Texans' special-teams units.
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Texans' Jake Hansen: Returns to Houston
The Texans re-signed Hansen to a one-year contract Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Hansen appeared in 16 regular-season games for the Texans last season, making two starts. He finished the year with a career-best 28 tackles (17 solo), including 1.0 sacks. Hansen sees the bulk of his snaps on special teams.
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Texans' Jake Hansen: Good to go for Saturday
Hansen (ankle) doesn't carry an injury designation into Saturday's wild-card playoff game against the Chargers, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.
Hansen was injured in the Week 18 regular-season finale against the Titans and missed the remainder of the contest. He upgraded from DNP on Tuesday to limited Wednesday and then full Thursday, avoiding a designation altogether. Mainly a special-teams asset, Hansen played just 134 defensive snaps during the regular season.
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Texans' Jake Hansen: Done for remainder of Week 18
Hansen (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's matchup versus Tennessee.
Hansen was deemed questionable to return at the start of the fourth quarter and was ruled out late in the period. He logged two tackles on special teams prior to being hurt. Hansen will now set his sights on trying to recover in time for Houston's wild-card round matchup next weekend.
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Texans' Jake Hansen: Exits game due to ankle injury
Hansen (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Titans.
Hansen injured his ankle in the third quarter of Sunday's game. Neville Hewitt and Devin White should see a slight uptick in defensive snaps for as long as Hansen remains sidelined.
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Texans' Jake Hansen: Active for SNF
Hansen (ankle) is active for Sunday Night Football against the Lions.
The middle linebacker was a limited participant in practice Wednesday before missing the last two sessions of the week. Hansen played 18 special-teams snaps in the Texans' Week 9 loss to the Jets. The third-year pro has played on 98 defensive snaps this season.
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Texans' Jake Hansen: Questionable for Sunday
Hansen (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Lions.
Hansen appears to be trending toward not playing in Week 10, as he opened the Texans' week of practice with a limited session but followed that with back-to-back DNPs. If Hansen can't play through his ankle issue Sunday, Jamal Hill will likely serve as Houston's top middle linebacker.
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Texans' Jake Hansen: Logs limited session Wednesday
Hansen (ankle) practiced in a limited fashion Wednesday.
It appears the Illinois product picked up an ankle injury in the Texans' Week 9 loss to the Jets, despite playing 18 special-teams snaps. Hansen's participation in practice Thursday and Friday will likely be the best indicator of whether he can play through the pain in Sunday's matchup against the Lions.
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Texans' Jake Hansen: Logs seven stops vs. Packers
Hansen recorded seven total tackles (four solo), including one tackle for loss, in Sunday's 24-22 loss to the Packers.
The Illinois product filled in for the injured Henry To'oTo'o (concussion) and played well, finishing third on the Texans in total tackles. Hansen has now played 181 total snaps (67 defensive and 114 on special teams) and recorded 15 total tackles in six appearances this season. He's expected to continue serving as one of the Texans' top backup inside linebackers as the year progresses.
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Texans' Jake Hansen: No injury designation
Hansen (back) holds no injury designation for Sunday's game against New England.
Hansen is now active after missing out on last week's win over the Bills. He'll return to the field Sunday but will likely continue to play only on special teams, as he has so far this season.
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