Photos: Tight ends in 2009

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Touchdown Texans! Joel Dreessen holds the ball aloft after scoring against the Patriots at Reliant Stadium.

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TE Joel Dreessen (85) gains yardage in the win over New England at home.

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TE Joel Dreessen (85) had a big day against the Dolphins in the win at Miami.

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TE Joel Dreessen (85) barrels through the Saint Louis secondary, frustrating the Rams coaches (lower left corner) in the Texans win.

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TE Joel Dreessen (85) leads the pack in the road win over the Rams.

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Rookie TE James Casey picks up a chunk of yardage on Monday Night Football at home against the Titans.

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TE Joel Dreessen (85) pulls down a pass for a gain versus the Titans.

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In the win at Buffalo, rookie TE James Casey caught the first pass of his career.

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TE Owen Daniels celebrates in the Bull Pen after scoring against San Francisco.

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Pro Bowl TE Owen Daniels just before scoring a touchdown in the win over the 49ers.

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TE Owen Daniels spikes one home after scoring a touchdown in the win at Cincinnati.

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TE Owen Daniels scored twice in the win over the Bengals, and tiptoed into the end zone here.

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TE Owen Daniels took a shot at Tennessee, but held onto the ball during the win over the Titans.

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2009 was an eventful season for the Texans' tight ends. Owen Daniels, pictured here at Tennessee, roared off to a great start to the season. He was injured in Week 8, but Joel Dreessen and James Casey picked up the slack.

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