Jerry Hughes
35-Year-Old
Free Agent
Questionable
Injury Ankle
Est. Return 5/1/2024
2023 Defense Stats
TCKL
32
SACKS
3.0
INT
0
FF
1
TD
0
2024 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
After nine seasons in Buffalo and 12 in the NFL, Hughes signed on to be a veteran presence on the rebuilding Texans. At 34 and with his peak years behind him, Hughes dabbled in the fountain of youth and recorded nine sacks, the most since the 10 quarterback takedowns he had in 2014. The foreboding dark cloud to the season was that he had just one sack over the final eight games, which suggests his advanced years are a factor. He'll be 35 when the regular season drops and will be hard pressed to repeat last season's performance. Hughes could be productive as a part-time contributor, along with Jonathan Greenard, and benefit from the presence of third-overall pick in the 2023 Draft, edge rusher Will Anderson. Read Past Outlooks
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No go for divisional round
Hughes (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's divisional-round matchup with the Ravens.
ANALYSIS
Hughes will be forced to miss a second game in a row after injuring his ankle in Week 18. In his absence, Derek Barnett and Myjai Sanders are candidates to see an increased workload on Houston's defensive line versus Baltimore.
Hughes will be forced to miss a second game in a row after injuring his ankle in Week 18. In his absence, Derek Barnett and Myjai Sanders are candidates to see an increased workload on Houston's defensive line versus Baltimore.
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Measurables Review
How do Jerry Hughes' measurables compare to other defensive ends?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 2"Weight
254 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.65 secShuttle Time
4.15 secCone Drill
6.99 secVertical Jump
34.5 inBroad Jump
118 inBench Press
26 reps
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Still a somewhat productive player, Hughes took another half-step back last year, producing only 44 total tackles and four sacks in 16 games with the Bills. His name recognition likely will provide a little bit of helium in IDP drafts, removing him from any consideration of being a value pick.
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Out versus Cleveland
Hughes (ankle) is out for Saturday's game against the Browns.
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Not practicing Wednesday
Hughes (ankle) did not participate at practice Wednesday.
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Hurts ankle in Week 18 clash
Hughes is questionable to return to Saturday's contest against Indianapolis due to an ankle injury.
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More sacks in Week 3
Hughes recorded four tackles and two sacks in Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Bears in Week 3.
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Stars in Week 1
Hughes had three tackles, two sacks, an interception and forced a fumble in Sunday's 20-20 overtime tie with the Colts in Week 1.
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