Christian Kirksey’s career with the Bills was short lived. Kirksey, 31, was cut by the Texans at the end of training camp this summer. He then signed to the Bills’ practice squad.
Bills linebacker Christian Kirksey made the surprising announcement that he’s retiring today, and coach Sean McDermott says he respects Kirksey's decision and wishes him well.
Perhaps Kirksey didn’t see a path to playing time with how well Terrel Bernard has played? After signing with the Buffalo Bills’ practice squad at the end of August, Christian Kirksey has informed the team that he will be retiring — ending all hope of him being called up to the active roster and making an appearance in a Bills jersey this year.
A Buffalo Bills linebacker announced his intention Thursday to retire from the NFL after spending nine seasons in the league.
Just before the season, Christian Kirksey ventured to Buffalo on a practice squad agreement. The veteran linebacker prioritized a contender, upon not making the Texans’ 53-man roster.
Plus, learn why new LB Christian Kirksey is anxious to make an impact on defense In one week, the Buffalo Bills will open the 2023 NFL season on primetime, traveling to New Jersey to take on the New York Jets on Monday Night Football.
Joining Desmond King as an experienced defender cut by the Texans this week, Christian Kirksey will also resurface in the AFC. After King agreed to terms with the Steelers, Kirksey will head to Buffalo.
One team's trash is another team's treasure, and the New York Jets could look to solidify their roster with several recently discarded players.
The Houston Texans began shaping their 53-man roster Monday afternoon. And the first significant move came with the release of Christian Kirksey, per NFL Network.
The Texans released slot cornerback Desmond King and veteran linebacker Christian Kirksey on Monday, sources told ESPN.
The soon-to-be 31-year-old had been in Houston over the past two years. Kirksey signed a one-year deal to join the Texans in 2021, then a two-year pact the following offseason.
Christian Kirksey led the Texans in defensive snaps in 2022. The Houston Texans are inching closer to the season with OTA’s this week, but there are still a few things the team needs to do before the 2023 campaign officially starts.
The Texans could add Pro Bowl linebacker Denzel Perryman to the roster and bolster the position. The Houston Texans have added multiple solid players throughout the start of free agency and another may be on the way.
With new HC DeMeco Ryans at the helm, Houston hopes 2023 will be a turning point for the franchise. The Texans own the second and 12th overall picks in the NFL Draft, and Sportrac projects Houston to have the fifth-most cap space in the league.
- "Unacceptable," Houston Texans middle linebacker Christian Kirksey said while seated at his locker Sunday evening. Kirksey said it twice, and he was absolutely correct in his assessment of the Texans' run defense.
The Houston Texans defense is in a strong battle with the Denver Broncos, and in the third quarter Texans linebacker Christian Kirksey gave his team an extra opportunity in a tied game.
Houston Texans linebacker Christian Kirksey had a solid ’21 season. The 2021 season for Christian Kirksey is one he’ll always look back at with positive memories from an individual aspect — or at least he should — because it was one of his best overall season since joining the NFL in 2014.
Christian Kirksey is going to run it back with the Houston Texans. Christian Kirksey is one of the more solid players on the Houston Texans. In fact, it was a bit surprising that the Green Bay Packers let him go in the first place.
Christian Kirksey was one of the many linebackers to suit up for the Houston Texans last year. When Christian Kirksey came to the Houston Texans after spending the 2020 season with the Green Bay Packers, it was a bit of a surprise.
The trend of NFL players being placed on the reserve-COVID-19 list continued to unfold Wednesday when three members of the Houston Texans players were given that designation.
- Christian Kirksey didn’t hold back. Sporting a bandage on his face after suffering a cut in a loss to the Carolina Panthers, the Texans’ veteran linebacker and defensive signal caller didn't mince words following a 24-9 loss at NRG Stadium.
The Texans linebacker gets the nod. Pro Football Focus assembled their Team of the Week for the first batch of NFL games in 2021. While your Houston Texans are usually snubbed on these sorts of lists so far this year, linebacker Christian Kirksey got the nod for his performance against the Jacksonville Jaguars this past weekend.
Linebacker Christian Kirksey and offensive lineman Rick Wagner became salary-cap casualties on Friday.
While Christian Kirksey failed to replace Blake Martinez, the Packers received some promising play from rookies Krys Barnes and Kamal Martin. GREEN BAY, Wis.
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