Posey has been inactive for all seven games this season because head coach Bill O'Brien hasn't needed him in the game plan, the Houston Chronicle reports. "When we look at our 46 (man) gameday roster, we're looking at special teams, we're looking at our offensive game plan," O'Brien said. On game days, O'Brien has carried Keyshawn Martin and Damaris Johnson, both of whom are experienced return specialists. Additionally, Houston's offensive game plan for most weeks is to ride running back Arian Foster as much as it can. So, the opportunities aren't there for Posey.

Posey was inactive for Week 1 because head coach Bill O'Brien wanted more defensive backs and linebackers active against Washington, CSN Houston reports. While sitting a wideout in favor of another defensive player may be a sound game plan strategy, it is surprising that newcomer Damaris Johnson was active ahead of Posey. Johnson apparently got the nod because of his kick/punt return abilities. If both players are active in a given week, we presume Posey would enter the game at wideout before Johnson.

Posey is listed as inactive for Sunday's regular season opener against the Redskins, the Houston Chronicle reports. Posey's absence comes as a surprise, since he led the Texans with 10 receptions during the preseason and was expected to serve as the team's No. 3 wideout entering Week 1. The third-year receiver was not listed on Houston's injury report this week, so it's unclear why he won't play Sunday. With Posey out, Keshawn Martin figures to move up the depth chart behind the Texans' starting duo Andre Johnson and DeAndre Hopkins.

Posey had four catches and a team-leading eight targets for 24 yards in Thursday night's preseason loss to the 49ers. Posey finishes the preseason with a team-high 10 receptions for 62 yards and a touchdown. While nothing is official yet, he's probably done enough to emerge as the third receiver on the depth chart ahead of Keshawn Martin and Mike Thomas.

Posey caught one pass (one target) for eight yards and a touchdown in Saturday's preseason win over Atlanta. He drew the start at wideout as Andre Johnson didn't dress for the game. Texans' quarterbacks threw to many pass catchers Saturday -- 14 players were targeted -- so we're not reading too much into the lone target for Posey. What should be noted is that Posey was part of the two-minute drill offense when he scored his touchdown. We'll start to get a clearer picture of the wideout depth chart beginning next week. Posey is among a group that includes Keshawn Martin and Mike Thomas.

Posey caught one pass for nine yards on two targets in Saturday's preseason opener against the Cardinals. Posey, who is the favorite to serve as the Texans' No. 3 wide receiver, drew the start with Andre Johnson (hamstring) sidelined. Posey could face a challenge from Keshawn Martin and/or Mike Thomas, but Martin wasn't even one of the first three receivers into Saturday's game, according to The Houston Chronicle's Brian T. Smith. The Texans are expected to lean on two-tight end formations, and the team's starting wideout duo of Andre Johnson and DeAndre Hopkins should be a good one. With Arian Foster (undisclosed) also likely to gobble up targets, there won't be much left for Posey and the other non-Hopkins/Johnson receivers. However, having the inside track to the No. 3 role may put Posey just one injury away from consistent playing time.

Posey had a couple of nice catches working with the first team offense in Sunday's 11-on-11s, CSN Houston reports.

DeVier Posey is the leading candidate for the Texans slot job. Coming off a 2012 Achilles' tear, Posey had just 15 catches for 155 yards and no scores in 14 games last season. He'll improve on that this year, but won't get on the fantasy radar while playing behind Andre Johnson and DeAndre Hopkins on a team that wants to defend and run the ball to win. The third receiver job isn't expected to be a big one for new coach Bill O'Brien, who projects to run plenty of "12" formations.

Texans WR DeVier Posey suffered a high-ankle sprain in Houston's Week 15 loss to the Colts. With only two weeks to go, it's likely a season-ending injury for the second-year pro. Posey was held without a catch before going down against Houston, and has just 15 grabs on the year. Posey is not a must-hold in Dynasty leagues, but he's not a must-drop, either.

DeVier Posey caught just one pass for five yards in Houston's Week 12 loss to the Jaguars. Posey's fourth-quarter catch was his only target, while he ceded snaps to Keshawn Martin. Posey isn't on the WR5 radar for a team plumbing new weekly depths.