Gridiron Core
NFL · 2026
Mario Edwards Jr.
Texans· #97

MarioEdwards Jr.

Defensive Tackle

  • 6'3"
  • 280 lbs
  • Age 32
6
Tackles
1.0
Sacks
0
Int
0
Pass Def
2026 SeasonThrough 3 games

Player Info

Position
Defensive Tackle
Height
6'3"
Weight
280 lbs
Age
32
Born
January 25, 1994 · Gautier, MS
College
Florida State
Experience
11th Season

Contract Details

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$9.5MTotal Value
2YearsDuration
$4.8MAvg. Annual
2025 – 2026Contract Years
$1.5M2026 Salary

Veteran contract · free agent 2027via ESPN

Draft Info

2015Draft Year
Round 2Round
Pick 35Overall
Florida StateCollegeLVDrafted By

Season Stats

2026 Regular Season
6Tackles
1Solo
5Assisted
1.0Sacks
0.0Stuffs
0Forced Fum
0Int
0Pass Def

Career Stats

Full career
SeasonGamesTklSackIntPD
2026HOU361.000
2025HOU14131.500
2024HOU13313.002
Total14420627.008

Fantasy Outlook

2026 Projection
—Projected Pts
—Position Rank
No weekly scoring

Edwards suffered a torn ACL in Sunday's 19-17 loss to the Colts and will miss the rest of the 2026 season. The defensive tackle has been moved to injured reserve and will no longer take up a spot on the Texans' 53-man roster.

Recent Games

Game log
DateOpponentTklSoloSackIntPD
Sep 27@ INDL110.000
Sep 20vs CINL400.500
Sep 13vs BUFL100.500

Latest News

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Injury Status

Injured ReserveKnee - ACL

The Texans placed Edwards on injured reserve Wednesday.