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T.J. Yates | Quarterback

Team: Houston Texans
Age / DOB:  (25) / 5/28/1987
Ht / Wt:  6'4' / 220
College: North Carolina
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T.J. Yates completed 17-of-35 passes for 184 yards and three interceptions as the Texans fell to the Ravens in the Divisional round.
Yates led a handful of impressive, chain-moving drives, but the Ravens were there to capitalize every time he messed up. The fifth-round rookie has a habit of telegraphing throws, and Lardarius Webb picked Yates off twice after he stared down Andre Johnson. Yates' third interception, also intended for Johnson, was read perfectly by Ed Reed late in the fourth quarter and all but sealed the loss for Houston. Yates is a promising young player and potential high-grade long-term backup, but he's not going to pose any challenge to Matt Schaub's starting job in 2012 training camp. Sun, Jan 15, 2012 04:54:00 PM

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T.J. Yates - QB - Texans

T.J. Yates completed 11-of-20 passes for 159 yards and one touchdown against the Bengals in the Wild Card round of the playoffs.

The first rookie drafted after the fourth round to start a playoff game, Yates was outplayed by Andy Dalton early on before settling down for an efficient final two quarters. Boosted by a strong running game and the Texans' trademark play-action game plan, Yates finished with a more than respectable 8.0 YPA and 97.7 passer rating. The sledding gets much tougher against the Ravens' swarming front seven next Sunday.
Sat, Jan 7, 2012 08:02:00 PM
T.J. Yates - QB - Texans

T.J. Yates (shoulder) and Andre Johnson (hamstring) are both active for Saturday's Wild Card game against the Bengals.

Third-string QB Jeff Garcia is inactive, suggesting the Texans are not at all concerned with Yates' separated non-throwing shoulder. Johnson, Houston's first-round pick in 2003, is active for the first playoff game in franchise history after turning in a setback-free performance in Week 17. However, coach Gary Kubiak has said he may be limited to 45-50 snaps. Also inactive for the Texans are WR Jeff Maehl, TE Garrett Graham, OT Andrew Gardner, G Thomas Austin, CB Brandon Harris and S Troy Nolan.
Sat, Jan 7, 2012 03:13:00 PM
T.J. Yates - QB - Texans

T.J. Yates is not expected to be affected by his separated non-throwing shoulder in Saturday's Wild Card game against the Bengals.

Yates turned in a full week of practice, and was able to avoid a setback. There have been no indications he'll be a short leash despite veteran Jake Delhomme's solid fill-in performance against the Titans in Week 17. Playing without Andre Johnson, Yates completed 26-of-44 passes for 300 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in Houston's Week 14 win over Cincinnati.
Related: Jake Delhomme
Source: Houston Chronicle
Sat, Jan 7, 2012 01:42:00 PM
T.J. Yates - QB - Texans

T.J. Yates (shoulder) again practiced fully on Wednesday and remains on track to start versus Cincinnati in the Wild Card round.

Coach Gary Kubiak said after Wednesday's workout that Yates "practiced well" and will take all of the first-team reps again Thursday. The Texans have given no apparent thought to starting Jake Delhomme in the playoffs' first round.
Source: houstontexans.com
Wed, Jan 4, 2012 02:48:00 PM
T.J. Yates - QB - Texans

T.J. Yates (shoulder) turned in a full practice on Tuesday.

Per coach Gary Kubiak, Yates was fine throwing the ball and did everything he would have been asked to do during a normal Wednesday during the season. "I took the full load at practice today," Yates said. "I didn't take any reps off and it feels good. I went out there and was able to throw the ball just fine, no pain."
Source: HoustonTexans.com
Tue, Jan 3, 2012 02:16:00 PM
T.J. Yates - QB - Texans

Texans coach Gary Kubiak confirmed Monday that T.J. Yates (shoulder) is on track to start in the Wild Card round.

This is officially confirming the Houston Chronicle's report that Yates won't miss the playoffs. The Texans host the Bengals at 4:30PM ET on Saturday.
Source: John McClain on Twitter
Mon, Jan 2, 2012 05:28:00 PM
T.J. Yates - QB - Texans

The Houston Chronicle reports that T.J. Yates "should" start against the Bengals in the Wild Card round despite dislocating his left shoulder in Week 17.

The injury was to Yates' non-throwing shoulder, and the team's medical staff hasn't deemed it to be severe. The coaching staff is also apparently unwilling to turn to Jake Delhomme despite the veteran's solid relief performance against Tennessee. Yates finished the regular season 82-of-134 (61.2 percent) for 949 yards (7.1 YPA), three touchdowns, and three interceptions.
Related: Jake Delhomme
Source: John McClain on Twitter
Mon, Jan 2, 2012 03:34:00 PM
T.J. Yates - QB - Texans

Though the Texans are still calling it a "bruise," the Houston Chronicle reports that T.J. Yates' left shoulder is indeed separated.

Sports Radio in 610 seconds the Chronicle's report. Either way, the injury is not expected to be significant. Yates assured reporters after the game that he'll be "fine" for the first round of the playoffs. The coaching staff, however, may opt to hand the reins to Jake Delhomme. The decision will probably be made early this week. In the Wild Card round, the Texans are still waiting to learn their sixth-seeded opponent.
Source: John McClain on Twitter
Sun, Jan 1, 2012 06:47:00 PM
T.J. Yates - QB - Texans

In his post-game press conference Sunday, Texans coach Gary Kubiak described T.J. Yates' left shoulder injury as a bruise.

The Texans will further evaluate Yates tonight, but Kubiak insisted he could've gone back in the game if needed. It appears a semi-report from Houston Sports Radio 610 claiming the shoulder was separated may have been a bit aggressive. Regardless, Jake Delhomme played well enough off the bench Sunday to make it a competitive situation. Yates figures to remain the starter if he's 100 percent, but the Texans may reconsider if he isn't.
Sun, Jan 1, 2012 04:36:00 PM
T.J. Yates - QB - Texans

According to John Lopez of Sports Radio 610 in Houston, there are "murmurs" around the Texans that T.J. Yates has a separated left shoulder.

If he does, his pain tolerance is quite strong. Yates was spotted after the injury walking freely around the sideline and sporting a ballcap. He returned to watch the game with his teammates after only briefly going into the locker room. It's worth noting that ESPN's John Clayton also tweeted Yates may have a shoulder injury. The good news is it's to his left (non-throwing) shoulder, but he won't be a lock to play in the Wild Card round.
Source: John Lopez on Twitter
Sun, Jan 1, 2012 02:59:00 PM
T.J. Yates - QB - Texans

T.J. Yates exited Sunday's Week 17 game in the first quarter after taking a blow to the head.

Yates left after Houston's opening possession. He was briefly taken to the locker room for testing, but returned to the sideline with a ballcap on and was moving around fine. We suspect he's no worse for the wear, but Jake Delhomme will finish out the game anyway. The Texans have nothing left to play for. Yates will finish the contest 4-of-4 for 47 yards. The Texans' official Twitter account later confirmed that Yates is "fine."
Sun, Jan 1, 2012 01:49:00 PM
T.J. Yates - QB - Texans

Coach Gary Kubiak gave QB T.J. Yates a vote of confidence on Friday.

Asked if Yates is absolutely the starter going forward, Kubiak replied, "Oh, yeah. Yeah. He's doing a lot of good things." Kubiak learned a lesson about playing too passively against the Colts Thursday night, but he doesn't have a better option on the bench. Yates' pocket presence has taken a step back the past two weeks, leaving the Texans with the look of a one-and-out playoff team.
Source: Nick Scurfield on Twitter
Fri, Dec 23, 2011 12:26:00 PM
T.J. Yates - QB - Texans

T.J. Yates completed 13-of-16 passes for 132 yards against the Colts in Week 16.

Yates' 8.3 YPA and 101.0 passer rating couldn't be more misleading. The Texans have a serious playoff problem on their hands, showing no faith in Yates for the first time in four starts. Even against a Colts defense often putting nine in the box, the Texans' play-calling was extremely conservative and predictable on the way to a 16:31 pass-to-run ratio. Even with Andre Johnson due back, Yates isn't close to a fantasy option versus the Titans in Week 17.
Fri, Dec 23, 2011 12:15:00 AM
T.J. Yates - QB - Texans

T.J. Yates completed 19-of-30 passes for 212 yards and two interceptions against the Panthers in Week 15.

Yates made a few nice throws, but this was a setback against a soft defense. His interceptions were back-breakers, including one in the end zone to James Anderson in the fourth quarter. In a run-oriented offense, Yates can't be trusted as a QB2 option against the Colts in Week 16.
Sun, Dec 18, 2011 05:17:00 PM

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