Cedric

Killings

Great name for a defensive lineman. Or Axe murderer.

Killings was signed late during last season.

The team added depth on the inside of the line while releasing their fourth TE, Joel Dreessen. Killings was one of the last cuts the Texans made and could see time this week.

It appears Killings may have a chance to resume his playing career.

McKinney and Killings were both injured in the loss to the Colts and are out for the season. It is unknown if Killings, who fractured a vertebra, will ever play again.

Reports said Killings was being treated for a neck injury, but he has feeling in his extremities. “At first, Cedric said he couldn’t feel anything, but then he got feeling in his extremities,” coach Gary Kubiak said. “He was talking to me. I told the guys that he was okay. Everyone was praying for him.” Killings was taken to the hospital for further testing.

Several teammates stopped by the hospital, and Killings was reportedly smiling and laughing. The Texans are expected to provide more information on Monday.

The C-4 vertebra is one of two vertebrae Kevin Everett broke. Killings has full use of both his legs but his hands and arms remain weak. Doctors say it’d be premature to predict whether Killings will play football again.