9:48 AM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) caught one of two targets for one yard in a 32-31 victory over the Colts in Week 18.

10:36 AM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) caught three of five targets for 10 yards and did have a rushing attempt in Sunday's 31-3 loss to the Jaguars in Week 17.

10:01 AM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) caught two of two targets for seven yards and recovered a fumble in the end zone for a touchdown in Saturday's 19-14 win over Tennessee in Week 16.

9:09 AM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) did not have a carry and caught two of four targets for 17 yards in Sunday's 30-24 overtime loss to the Chiefs.

4:28 PM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) is poised for a bigger role Sunday versus the Chiefs with Dameon Pierce (ankle) ruled out.

9:33 AM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) had two carries for minus-3 yards and caught his lone target for five yards in Sunday's 27-23 loss to the Cowboys in Week 14.

4:15 PM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) (concussion) isn't listed on the Week 14 injury report ahead of Sunday's matchup with Dallas.

11:46 AM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) (concussion) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Browns, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

4:46 PM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) (concussion) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Browns.

11:25 AM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) (concussion) is back at practice Friday, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.

11:09 AM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) (concussion) isn't practicing Thursday, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.

4:33 PM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) (concussion) did not participate at practice Wednesday ahead of Sunday's game versus Cleveland, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

2:14 PM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) Lovie Smith revealed Monday that Burkhead has entered the NFL's five-step concussion protocol, Deepi Sidhu of Texans Radio reports.

8:43 PM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) suffered a head injury during the fourth quarter of Sunday's 30-15 loss to the Dolphins in Week 12. He finished with zero carries and caught one of two targets for five yards.

9:36 AM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) played a season-low nine snaps and had zero touches in Sunday's 23-10 loss to the Commanders on Week 11.

9:52 AM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) had one carry for two yards and caught two of two targets for 28 yards in Sunday's 24-16 loss to the Giants in Week 10.

8:40 AM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) had one carry for nine yards and caught one of two targets for six yards in Thursday's 29-17 loss to the Eagles in Week 9.

8:49 AM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) did not catch his lone target and did not have a carry in Sunday's 17-10 loss to the Titans in Week 8.

9:29 AM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) had two carries for eight yards and caught five of six targets for 11 yards in Sunday's 38-20 loss to the Raiders in Week 7.

9:40 AM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) had three carries for 15 yards and caught two of three targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Jaguars in Week 5.

4:29 PM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) didn't get any rushing attempts, but he caught all five of his targets for 39 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 34-24 loss to the Chargers.

8:58 AM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) carried three times for nine yards and caught four of five targets for 21 yards in Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Bears in Week 2.

8:31 PM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) did not log a carry and secured two of three targets for nine yards in the Texans' 16-9 loss to the Broncos on Sunday.

7:19 PM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) rushed 14 times for 40 yards and secured five of eight targets for 30 yards in the Texans' 20-20 tie with the Colts on Sunday.

7:19 PM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) rushed 14 times for 40 yards and secured five of eight targets for 30 yards in the Texans' 20-20 tie with the Colts on Sunday.

3:04 PM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) back Marlon Mack was among the Texans' final cuts, leaving Burkhead as a clear-cut top-two option at the position along with Dameon Pierce heading into the season, The Houston Chronicle reports.

11:29 PM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) rushed 10 times for 28 yards and caught his only target for three yards in Thursday's 17-0 preseason win over the 49ers.

6:39 PM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) isn't slated to play in Saturday's preseason contest against the Saints, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

7:00 PM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) and Marlon Mack are both listed as the top running backs on the unofficial depth chart entering Saturday's preseason opener against the Saints, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.

7:00 PM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) and Marlon Mack are both listed as the top running backs on the unofficial depth chart entering Saturday's preseason opener against the Saints, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.

8:52 AM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) general manager Nick Caserio said Burkhead's increased role at the end of 2021 was borne "more out of need than anything else," Aaron Reiss of The Athletic reports.

7:12 PM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) recorded 12 carries for 24 yards in Sunday's 28-25 loss to the Titans. He added three receptions on four targets for 42 yards.

4:43 PM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) Texans and Burkhead came to terms on a contract extension through the 2022 season Friday, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

9:23 PM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) rushed 16 times for 47 yards and caught all six of his targets for 32 more yards in Sunday's 23-7 loss to the 49ers.

9:47 PM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) rushed the ball 22 times for 149 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 41-29 win over the Chargers. He also added two receptions for zero yards.

12:10 PM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) is the leading candidate to serve as the Texans' top back Sunday against the Chargers with David Johnson (quadriceps) inactive for the contest, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.

6:22 PM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) teammate David Johnson (quadriceps) appears unlikely to play Sunday against the Chargers, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

5:53 PM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) (hip/quadriceps) rushed 16 times for 41 yards and brought in one of three targets for six yards in the Texans' 30-16 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.

11:44 AM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) (hip/quadriceps) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Aaron Reiss of The Athletic reports.

5:48 PM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) (hip/quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

11:46 AM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) David Culley said Friday that Burkhead (hip/quadriceps) still has a chance to play Sunday against the Jaguars, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

7:29 PM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) (hip/quad) was listed as a limited practice participant Thursday.

1:07 PM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) David Culley relayed Wednesday that Burkhead (hip) "won't be able to go this week," Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

11:11 AM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) (hip) is day-to-day, Deepi Sidhu of the Texans' official site reports.

3:36 PM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) was forced out of Sunday's game against the Seahawks with a groin injury.

12:03 PM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) David Johnson and Jaylen Samuels both on the COVID-19/reserve list, Burkhead and Royce Freeman will handle the Texans' RB duties Sunday against the Seahawks, theBrooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.

4:44 PM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) rushed eight times for 30 yards and caught one of two targets for 15 yards in Sunday's 31-0 loss to the Colts.

11:54 AM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) is on track to see added work out of the Texans' backfield Sunday against the Colts with David Johnson (illness/thigh) inactive.

9:01 AM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) is expected to serve as Houston's primary option out of the backfield Sunday against the Colts with David Johnson (illness/thigh) listed as questionable but not expected to play in the contest, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

6:39 PM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) rushed 12 times for 27 yards and caught all three of his targets for 27 yards in Sunday's 21-14 loss to the Jets.

9:26 PM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) rushed 18 times for 40 yards in Sunday's 22-13 win over the Titans.

7:56 AM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) had two carries for nine yards in Sunday's 17-9 loss to the Dolphins.

4:54 PM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) (hip) was a full participant in practice Thursday.

4:49 PM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) (hip) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

5:55 PM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) ran for 21 yards and one touchdown on four carries and caught three receptions for 27 yards on four targets against the Rams on Sunday.

4:51 PM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) (hip) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Rams, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.

8:25 PM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) (hip) logged a limited practice Thursday.

7:26 PM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) (hip) was limited at practice Wednesday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

11:39 AM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) (hip) is active Week 6 against the Colts.

3:35 PM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) (hip/knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts.

6:38 PM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) (hip) did not practice Thursday.

2:10 PM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) (hip) is participating in Wednesday's practice, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.

4:33 PM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) Texans have ruled out Burkhead (hip) for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

2:05 PM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) (hip) didn't practice Wednesday and is expected to miss Sunday's contest against the Patriots, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

9:56 AM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) had one carry for minus-1 yard in Sunday's 40-0 loss to the Bills.

9:29 AM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) logged 11 offensive snaps in Sunday's 31-21 loss to the Browns.

9:42 AM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) caught one of two targets for six yards in Sunday's 37-21 win over Jacksonville.

12:20 PM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) had one carry for four yards and caught both of his targets for 12 yards in Saturday's 20-14 win over the Cowboys in Preseason Week 2.

11:10 AM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) dressed but did not play in Saturday's 26-7 win over the Packers in Preseason Week 1.

9:01 PM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) (knee) worked out as a receiver and a running back during team drills Monday, Deepi Sidhu of the Texans' official site reports.

12:01 PM - Rex Burkhead (Hou) (knee) is signing with the Houston Texans, John McClain of the Houston Chronicle reports.

12:42 PM - Rex Burkhead () relays that he's progressing well in his recovery from the knee surgery he underwent Dec. 1, NESN's Zack Cox reports.

9:51 AM - Rex Burkhead (NE) Howe of The Athletic suggests that Burkhead (knee) could be back with the Patriots next season.

11:00 AM - Rex Burkhead (NE) announced that he underwent successful surgery Tuesday to repair a torn ACL in his right knee, Michael Giardi of NFL Network reports.

5:49 PM - Rex Burkhead (NE) (knee) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

1:00 PM - Rex Burkhead (NE) (knee) announced Tuesday via his personal Twitter account that he will miss the remainder of the season.

5:58 PM - Rex Burkhead (NE) Patriots are concerned that Burkhead tore the ACL in his right knee during Sunday's 27-20 loss at Houston, Jeff Howe of Athletic reports.

3:10 PM - Rex Burkhead (NE) was forced outof Sunday's game against the Texans with a knee injury.

3:48 AM - Rex Burkhead (NE) rushed six times for 31 yards and caught four passes (five targets) for 35 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 23-17 win over Baltimore.

2:15 PM - Rex Burkhead (NE) carried six times for 26 yards and caught his only target for five yards in Sunday's 24-21 loss to the Bills.

12:51 PM - Rex Burkhead (NE) carried four times for 12 yards and caught three passes (on four targets) for 35 yards in Sunday's 33-6 loss to the 49ers.

2:35 PM - Rex Burkhead (NE) rushed five times for 14 yards in Sunday's 18-12 loss to Denver.

10:39 PM - Rex Burkhead (NE) rushed 11 times for 45 yards and brought in his only target for five yards in the Patriots' 26-10 loss to the Chiefs on Monday night.

4:46 PM - Rex Burkhead (NE) rushed six times for 49 yards and two touchdowns while adding seven catches for 49 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 36-20 win over the Raiders.

3:50 PM - Rex Burkhead (NE) had six carries for two yards and four receptions for 47 yards in Sunday's loss to Seattle.

1:32 PM - Rex Burkhead (NE) was on the field for 19 of a possible 64 snaps on offense in Sunday's 21-11 win over the Dolphins, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports. In the process, carried seven times for 32 yards and wasn't targeted in the passing game.

10:14 AM - Rex Burkhead (NE) Patriots head into Week 1 with a backfield led by Sony Michel, Burkhead and James White, ESPN's Mike Reiss reports.

7:40 PM - Rex Burkhead (NE) is facing increased backfield competition following the arrival of Lamar Miller (knee), Jeff Howe of the Athletic reports.

10:27 AM - Rex Burkhead (NE) and the Patriots have agreed to a reworked contract that frees up nearly $1 million in cap space for the team, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

10:53 AM - Rex Burkhead (NE) carried six times for 48 yards and hauled in his only target for six yards in Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Dolphins.

8:51 PM - Rex Burkhead (NE) ran for 20 yards and a touchdown on five carries while losing one fumble, and corralled all four of his targets for 77 receiving yards during Saturday's 24-17 win against Buffalo.

12:25 PM - Rex Burkhead (NE) logged 20 of a possible 65 snaps on offense in Sunday's 34-13 win over the Bengals, en route to carrying six times for 53 yards, including a 33-yard TD in the fourth quarter of the contest.

12:04 PM - Rex Burkhead (NE) logged 18 of a possible 67 snaps on offense in Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Chiefs, en route to carrying a team-high seven times for 15 yards.

11:29 AM - Rex Burkhead (NE) was on the field for four of a possible 87 snaps on offense in Sunday's 28-22 loss to the Texans.

12:17 PM - Rex Burkhead (NE) was on the field for 15 of a possible 70 snaps on offense in Sunday's 13-9 win over the Cowboys, en route to carrying twice for three yards and catching two passes (on five targets) for 14 yards.

12:31 PM - Rex Burkhead (NE) was on the field for 21 of a possible 74 snaps on offense in Sunday's 17-10 win over the Eagles.

12:14 PM - Rex Burkhead (NE) logged 24 of a possible 67 snaps on offense in Sunday's 37-20 loss to the Ravens, en route to carrying four times for 18 yards and catching one of his two targets for 16 yards.

7:06 PM - Rex Burkhead (NE) (foot) is listed as active for Sunday night's game against the Ravens.

6:04 PM - Rex Burkhead (NE) (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday night's game against the Ravens after practicing in a limited fashion all week.

7:11 PM - Rex Burkhead (NE) (foot) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.