The Facts:
The news is official and it isn't good: Joppru's third NFL season will be his third one on the injured reserve list. Head coach Dom Capers confirmed Wednesday that the Texans' tight end has a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. "Right now we'll probably wait 10 days or so before they do surgery," Capers said. "I think the rehab is normally six to nine months."
Reported by HoustonTexans.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Billy Miller was the team's' leading receiver in 2002, but his role has decreased over the past two years as the Texans have become more receiver-oriented in the passing game and former Steeler Mark Bruener was added to improve the run blocking. ... According to ESPNews, the Texans added former Giant Marcellus Rivers to mix this morning.
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