Catapano was released by the Texans on Friday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Catapano signed with the Texans a little over a week ago for the tail-end of training camp. The 27-year-old brought veteran experience to the team, but was never seen as having a legitimate chance to make the final roster with Houston boasting a stout defensive line.

Catapano signed with the Texans on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The 27year-old brings a veteran presence to Houston. His roster spot still remains in limbo, but there's a chance he can earn a spot as a special teamer this season.

Catapano (knee) was placed on IR Tuesday, Connor Hughes of New Jersey Advanced Media reports.

EDGE Analysis

Catapano missed last week's game against the Dolphins due to his knee injury and they team since determined that he wouldn't be able to play in the final two weeks of the season. Josh Martin and Freddie Bishop figure to see a few extra reps with Catapano absent for the final couple tilts.

Catapano (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's tilt with the Dolphins.

EDGE Analysis

Catapano failed to practice all week due to an unspecified knee aliment. The linebacker sees a healthy balance of defensive and special teams snap each week which will likely be bestowed to Freddie Bishop on Saturday.

Catapano was placed on injured reserve Friday, the Kansas City Star reports. Catapano has been on the reserve/non-football injury for the past month with an illness, but has now been transferred to injured reserve and will not play again this season.

The Chiefs are using seventh-round pick Mike Catapano at outside linebacker in training camp. Catapano is a bit of a 'tweener at 6-foot-3, 271, but K.C.'s coaching staff believes he's athletic enough to convert from college defensive end. "He's got a little knack for pass rushing," said coach Andy Reid. Catapano is being crosstrained at outside 'backer on early downs and inside 'backer in the nickel.

Chiefs agreed to terms with No. 207 overall pick DE Mike Catapano on a four-year contract. The 2012 Ivy League Defensive Player of the Year, Catapano logged 12 sacks and 15.5 tackles for loss. Standing in at 6-foot-3, 271 pounds, Catapano clocked a 4.75 40-yard dash at the Combine while reeling off 33 reps on the bench press. He could see time at outside linebacker if new coach Andy Reid follows through on his pledge to stick with the Chiefs' 3-4 defense.