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NegativeDepth ChartAug 21, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

TE Cade Stover is competing for the TE3 job with Marlin Klein and Brevin Jordan, though Klein's recent performances have raised questions about the depth chart.

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NegativeRoleAug 21, 2026Battle Red Blog

TE is competing with Marlin Klein and Brevin Jordan for the TE3 job on the Texans roster.

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NegativeInjuryAug 19, 2026Adam Levitan

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#Texans WR room: 1. Nico Collins 2. Jayden Higgins (ACL, out for year) 3. Xavier Hutchinson (career 0.76 YPRR) 4. Tank Dell (still working way back from devastating 2024 knee injury) 5. Jaylin Noel (missed most of camp with hamstring, finger) 6. Lewis Bond (Round 6 rookie) Note HOU used a R2 pick on TE Marlin Klein, added TE Foster Moreau in free agency. Still have TE Dalton Schultz and TE Cade Stover.

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PositiveRoleAug 14, 2026Battle Red Blog

Stover is playing in two-tight-end sets and has impressed with his blocking; the source notes 'Stover with an excellent block on the edge of the line against a far bigger DE to spark a big run game' and questions why he is playing so late into the preseason game, suggesting he is a notable contributor.

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PositiveRoleAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

On a good option route; later in the game, played in two tight end set and delivered excellent block on the edge of the line against a far bigger DE to spark a big run game; source is still curious why he's playing so late into preseason.

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PositiveRoleAug 13, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

2024 fourth-round TE out of Ohio State entering third NFL season; Texans signed veteran TE Foster Moreau and drafted Marlin Klein in second round, complicating Stover's path to roster spot in TE room that also includes Dalton Schultz and Brevin Jordan (knee); Stover has 27 catches in 24 regular-season games but could be more involved as pass catcher as Houston evaluates which players will make cut at position.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 13, 2026Battle Red Blog

Stover leapfrogged Brevin Jordan during the first week of training camp. Jordan is sidelined with a short-term injury, offering Stover a unique opportunity to separate himself from Jordan on the depth chart. With veterans Dalton Schultz and Foster Moreau likely not participating in the preseason game, Stover will have the opportunity to run with the first string offense.

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PositiveUsageAug 11, 2026Jack Miller

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Houston ranked second in 11 rate last year (SIS) but played 2+ TEs on at least 22% of snaps in six straight games to end the season, shortly after Cade Stover's return. Were never above 13% in Weeks 1-14. Coincided with them turtle-shelling from a PROE standpoint. [Quoted](

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 4, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Stover is the clear odd one out at tight end and is cut from the 53-man roster prediction. The source would not be surprised if Houston trades him in the preseason for a late-round pick, noting it is doubtful Houston can stash him on their practice squad.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 4, 2026Battle Red Blog

Cade Stover is the clear odd one out at tight end and is cut from the 53-man roster. The source would not be surprised if Houston trades him in the preseason for a late-round pick and doubts Houston can stash him on their practice squad.

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NegativeRoleJul 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Stover fit the bill as a thicker version of Schultz but has not yet metastasized into a consistent blocker in the NFL, nor has he found an effective role on the Texans team. His foot injury and underwhelming performances following his return from I.R. last year made the competition for the #2 TE spot more contested than expected. He's competing with Harrison Bryant and other tight ends for backup reps.

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NegativeRoleJul 29, 2026Battle Red Blog

Cade Stover, a thicker version of Dalton Schultz, has not yet metastasized into a consistent blocker in the NFL nor found an effective role on the Texans team; his foot injury and underwhelming performances following his return from I.R. last year made the competition for the #2 TE spot more contested than expected.

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NegativeRoleJul 27, 2026Battle Red Blog

TE faces significant roster pressure after the Texans signed Foster Moreau and drafted Marlin Klein; the numbers don't work in Stover's favor as five TEs is extremely rare for any team to keep. He must define his role to keep his hopes alive in a crowded position room.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 22, 2026Battle Red Blog

Stover is listed as a first four out at tight end. The source notes both Cade Stover and Brevin Jordan have no intention of falling down the depth chart or waiting on the practice squad, entering healthy and ready to compete. Barring injury, only two of the three tight ends (Stover, Jordan, Klein) are slated to make the initial 53-man roster, with Jordan getting the nod over Stover as Jordan's ceiling has been significantly higher than what Stover has demonstrated through two seasons.

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NegativeRoleJul 21, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

Joe Metz notes that the return of Cade Stover signals more heavy personnel usage—a run-game staple—supporting the expectation of increased rushing volume for David Montgomery in 2026.

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