The Texans placed Fiedorowicz (concussion) on the Reserve/Retired list Thursday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

The team also reworked Fiedorowicz's contract, essentially reducing it to a one-year deal should he opt to resume his playing career. The 26-year-old -- who suffered three concussions during the 2017 season -- had previously indicated he plans to report for the Texans' offseason program while still contemplating retirement, but the move provides the team some flexibility while retaining his playing rights.

Fiedorowicz (concussion) plans to report for the Texans' offseason program April 2, John McClain of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fiedorowicz is contemplating retirement in the aftermath of the concussion he suffered Dec. 3, which marked the third concussion of his career. There's no guarantee he'll remain with the team through the entirety of this immediate offseason. Given Fiedorowicz's obvious uncertainty for the 2018 season, it wouldn't be much of a surprise if the Texans' look to free agency or the upcoming draft to strengthen its tight end corps.

Fiedorowicz (concussion) acknowledged Friday that he's considering retirement, Joe Stevenson of the Crystal Lake Northwest Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

After a breakout 2016 campaign, the 26-year-old tight end inked a three-year, $21.5 million contract last August and entered 2017 with the expectation of filling a prominent role in the Houston passing attack. That never came to fruition, however, as Fiedorowicz sustained a concussion in the preseason and then two more head injuries over five regular-season appearances before he was moved to injured reserve in early December. Though Fiedorowicz said he feels great and has resumed working out, the prospect of sustaining another concussion has left him hesitant to keep his career going. Expect Fiedorowicz to take the next couple months to decide his future before relaying his intentions to the Texans prior to the start of the team's offseason program.

Fiedorowicz, who was placed on injured reserve earlier this week, could be forced to retire from the NFL after sustaining his fourth concussion in two seasons, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 26-year-old was initially placed on injured reserve following the Texans' season opener after suffering a concussion in that contest, only to return mid-season and play four games before sustaining another head injury. While it's unclear if Fiedorowicz wants to stop playing on his own volition, the matter may not be up to him, as sources familiar with his situation have indicated that there's no assurances he'll be able to pass a physical due to his problematic history. Regardless of how things play out for the tight end, the repeated concussions are a troubling development for both he and the Texans, who inked Fiedorowicz to a three-year, $21.5 million contract last summer after he broke out for 54 receptions, 559 yards and four touchdowns in 2016.

Fiedorowicz (concussion) has been placed on IR by the Texans.

EDGE Analysis

After Fiedorowicz suffered his third concussion of the season, the Texans wisely decided to shut him down for the season. With the team's wideout and tight end ranks thinned out by injuries, Stephen Anderson -- who logged five catches for 79 yards and a TD in Week 13 -- could emerge as a viable fantasy option down the stretch.

Fiedorowicz has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Titans with a concussion, the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's the third concussion of the season for Fiedorowicz, who was previously on IR-designated to return as a result of a concussion that he suffered in the Texans' season-opener. With the tight end also having been concussed during the preseason, it's fair to wonder if he might now be done for the season.

Fiedorowicz has exited Sunday's game against the Titans to be evaluated for a concussion.

EDGE Analysis

Fiedorowicz has already sustained two concussion this season, one of which resulted in an injured reserve stint, so this is concerning. Stephen Anderson is the only other available tight end on the Texans roster.

Fiedorowicz caught four of eight targets for 37 yards in Monday's 23-16 loss to Baltimore.

EDGE Analysis

How do you think Fiedorowicz feels about having been injured during Deshaun Watson brief reign? Like a kid who slept through Christmas, maybe? Fiedorowicz is averaging just 8.1 yards per catch since returning from IR and has yet to find the end zone. Houston's passing offense has regressed considerably with turnover-prone Tom Savage at the helm. Though he saw the field for 96 percent of Houston's snaps on Monday, Fiedorowicz can't do much to improve matters.

Fiedorowicz caught both of his targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 31-21 win over the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

In his second game back from an extended absence due to a concussion, Fiedorowicz experienced a drop in targets from six last week. That's partially due to the Texans making an effort to work the running game more against Arizona, a strategy that reduced targets across the board. And when they did throw, quarterback Tom Savage spread the targets around to seven different receivers. We expect a similar game plan that favors the rush in Week 12 against the Ravens, who rank 26th defending the run (120.8 YPG).

Fiedorowicz caught two of six targets for 10 yards in Sunday's 33-7 loss to the Rams.

EDGE Analysis

Making his first appearances since the opening week of the season, Fiedorowicz finished third on the team in targets behind DeAndre Hopkins (14) and Bruce Ellington (eight). The current level of quarterback play will make it tough to count on anyone besides Hopkins, but it isn't unrealistic to think that Fiedorowicz could re-establish himself as the second or third option in the passing game, just as he was for much of last season. He draws a Week 11 matchup against an Arizona defense that had been solid against tight ends until Seattle's Jimmy Graham caught a pair of touchdowns Thursday.