Content about Ben Tate
The Houston Texans dropped their last game against the Panthers, and with it came a much needed knock back down to reality for Texans fans who were ready to buy Super Bowl tickets. Houston achieved its first playoff berth by tackling each game one at a time, and will have to continue to do so as the season wears on. With as many injuries as its sustained, however, doing so will require an especially inspired effort from the few players the Texans have left.
OLB Connor Barwin and Brooks Reed
HOUSTON — Ben Tate never got a rookie season.
A second-round pick in the 2010 draft, the former Auburn running back broke his right ankle in the Texans’ first preseason game and was carted off the field. He was placed on injured reserve, underwent surgery and watched his first year in the NFL from the sideline.
