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Darryl Sharpton | Linebacker

Team: Houston Texans
Age / DOB:  (25) / 1/1/1988
Ht / Wt:  5'11' / 230
College: Miami (FL)
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Texans ILB Darryl Sharpton (hip) participated in OTAs on Monday in a limited fashion.
"Sharpton’s good," coach Gary Kubiak said. "We’re kind of going to be a little protective with him, keep him out of some special teams drills and stuff, but he’s back to work." Sharpton will contend with Tim Dobbins and possibly Brooks Reed for the starting inside 'backer job next to Brian Cushing. May 20 - 6:22 PM
Source: houstontexans.com

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Darryl Sharpton - LB - Texans

Texans DC Wade Phillips says ILB Darryl Sharpton is still not recovered from his late-season hip injury.

"Darryl's not healthy enough right now to do our offseason stuff," Phillips said. "He's still not been cleared by the doctors." This contradicts earlier comments from Sharpton himself, who claimed in February he was 100 percent healed. We'll find out for sure when the Texans begin OTAs on Monday.
Source: Houston Chronicle
May 15 - 9:37 AM
Darryl Sharpton - LB - Texans

Texans ILB Darryl Sharpton is still recovering from his hip injury.

Sharpton landed on injured reserve after Week 17 last season, but he declared himself "100 percent healed up" in February. The Texans are still taking it easy on him, but he should be ready to go when OTAs start on May 20. Sharpton and Tim Dobbins will compete for the starting job next to Brian Cushing.
Source: ESPN.com
May 9 - 4:29 PM
Darryl Sharpton - LB - Texans

Texans ILB Darryl Sharpton (hip) says he's "100 percent healed up."

Sharpton spent the first nine games of 2012 on PUP before landing on injured reserve for the playoffs. Limited to 15 games by injury the past two seasons, Sharpton will have to earn a starting job in camp. Inside 'backer is a major need for the Texans.
Source: Nick Scurfield on Twitter
Feb 27 - 3:40 PM
Darryl Sharpton - LB - Texans

Texans placed ILB Darryl Sharpton (hip) on injured reserve, ending his season.

Sharpton missed the first nine games of the year while on PUP due to a hip issue. The run-stuffing inside 'backer never truly got over the hump and finished with just 28 tackles in seven games. Look for Tim Dobbins to start next to Bradie James in Saturday's Wild Card game against the Bengals. Brian Cushing has been on IR since tearing his ACL in Week 5.
Source: John McClain on Twitter
Jan 1 - 12:51 PM
Darryl Sharpton - LB - Texans

Texans ILB Darryl Sharpton will start Thursday's game against the Lions.

Activated off the PUP list on Saturday, Sharpton will start in place of Tim Dobbins, who is a game-time decision with a shoulder injury. Sharpton played 33-of-68 snaps in Sunday's win over the Jaguars, notching seven tackles. The 2010 fourth-round pick was limited to just eight games and 55 snaps in 2011 by a torn quad. He could rotate with Dobbins for the rest of the season.
Related: Tim Dobbins
Source: HoustonTexans.com
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 08:45:00 PM
Darryl Sharpton - LB - Texans

Texans activated LB Darryl Sharpton off the PUP list.

Sharpton gives quality depth at linebacker where the Texans have been thin since losing Brian Cushing for the season. He's expected to see some snaps at inside linebacker, rotating with starters Bradie James and Tim Dobbins, and should also contribute on special teams.
Source: John McClain on Twitter
Sat, Nov 17, 2012 11:59:00 AM
Darryl Sharpton - LB - Texans

Texans ILB Darryl Sharpton (hip) expects come off the PUP list next week.

Sharpton developed the hip injury by attempting to come back too early from quadriceps surgery. He's been cleared to begin practicing in Week 10. The Texans could use his speed with Brian Cushing out for the season.
Source: Houston Chronicle
Thu, Nov 1, 2012 06:41:00 PM
Darryl Sharpton - LB - Texans

Texans ILB Darryl Sharpton (hip) is "not ready" to come off the PUP list.

Sharpton is first eligible to return in Week 7, but the Texans are hoping he'll be ready "in a couple weeks." Sharpton's return has taken on an added importance with Brian Cushing (torn ACL) out for the season. Sharpton could rotate snaps with veteran Tim Dobbins whenever he's finally ready to make his 2012 debut.
Source: Nick Scurfield on Twitter
Tue, Oct 9, 2012 05:03:00 PM
Darryl Sharpton - LB - Texans

Texans placed ILB Darryl Sharpton on reserve/PUP.

He'll be eligible to return after six games. Sharpton suffered an offseason setback after last year's quadriceps tear, and is also dealing with a hip injury. The Texans will start Brian Cushing and Bradie James at inside 'backer.
Sun, Aug 26, 2012 04:44:00 PM
Darryl Sharpton - LB - Texans

Texans ILB Darryl Sharpton (hip) will be out a few weeks.

The oft-injured Sharpton recently sustained a setback, probably related to the torn quad that ended his 2011 season early. The Texans are looking thin at inside linebacker behind starters Brian Cushing and Bradie James.
Source: Stephanie Stradley on Twitter
Mon, Jul 30, 2012 12:02:00 PM
Darryl Sharpton - LB - Texans

Texans ILB Darryl Sharpton recently suffered a setback in his recovery from a torn right quadriceps.

Sharpton suffered the injury all the way back in October, so this is becoming a long-term issue. Coach Gary Kubiak stated that Sharpton's injury is now affecting his hip. It looks like the 24-year-old may open the season on PUP.
Source: Nick Scurfield on Twitter
Sun, Jul 29, 2012 07:18:00 PM
Darryl Sharpton - LB - Texans

Texans ILB Darryl Sharpton is still rehabbing his torn right quadriceps injury.

"I've kind of transitioned from the training room to the weight room," said Sharpton. "I'm definitely gotten over that hump, I'm feeling good and I'm pretty much there." Likely to be eased into training camp, Sharpton won't have a fair shot to beat out Bradie James for the starting job next to Brian Cushing.
Related: Bradie James
Source: Associated Press
Tue, Jul 17, 2012 01:52:00 PM
Darryl Sharpton - LB - Texans

Texans ILB Darryl Sharpton (quadriceps) looks "real close," according to coach Gary Kubiak.

Sharpton has been running on the side as the Texans conduct their OTAs. The third-year run-stuffer should have no problem getting to 100 percent ahead of training camp.
Source: HoustonTexans.com
Mon, Jun 4, 2012 07:16:00 PM
Darryl Sharpton - LB - Texans

Texans ILB Darryl Sharpton (quadriceps) has not yet been cleared for practice.

Sharpton is still rehabbing a torn quadriceps muscle that ended his season in late October. Coach Gary Kubiak does expect him to be ready for training camp, where he will have his hands full beating out Bradie James for the starting job next to Brian Cushing.
Source: Nick Scurfield on Twitter
Tue, May 22, 2012 01:21:00 PM

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