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Steve Slaton #20 | Running Back | Houston Texans
Height: 5-9    Weight: 197    Born: , Levittown, PA

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October 5, 2008
Rookie running back Steve Slaton carried the ball 16 times for 93 yards and two touchdowns in the Week 5 loss to Indy.
September 28, 2008
Running back Steve Slaton compiled 116 yards from scrimmage and a score in the Week 4 loss to Jacksonville.
September 22, 2008
Steve Slaton has officially been named the Texans starter at running back after his big time performance in Week 2 (116 yards, one TD), according to the Texans Official Website. “(He) played well in the pass game, picked up some blitzes,” HC Gary Kubiak said. “One time he had to step up and pick up Haynesworth on a gap call, just very, very impressive. Very few mistakes. I think one or two mistakes. I just love his effort.
September 21, 2008
Running back Steve Slaton had a memorable first start of his NFL career. He rushed 18 times for 116 yards and a touchdown against the Titans. The rookie added four catches for eight yards.
September 21, 2008
As expected, running back Steve Slaton is listed as the starter for the Week 3 tilt against the Titans.
September 17, 2008
The Houston Texans' website reports that rookie running back Steve Slaton will still get the start this week against Tennessee.
September 10, 2008
With Texans running back Ahman Green out this week, rookie Steve Slaton will get the start in the backfield. This will be Slaton's first start in the NFL, according to the Houston Chronicle.
September 8, 2008
Steve Slaton received the bulk of the carries in Sunday's loss to Pittsburgh, according to the Houston Chronicle.
September 7, 2008
Steve Slaton saw the first three carries of the game for the Texans in Week 1. He gained 10 yards. Ahman Green then came into the contest.
September 5, 2008
The Houston Chronicle reports that rookie running back Steve Slaton, who has been nursing a turf toe, was given a clean bill of health by head coach Gary Kubiak Friday. “We gave him the day off last Saturday, but he’s been able to practice every day since,” Kubiak said. He added that the daily icings of his foot were just for precautionary purposes.
August 30, 2008
Following a long and cumbersome preseason for the Houston Texans, local beat writers have thrown their support behind rookie rusher Steve Slaton, voicing their belief that the former West Virginia offensive catalyst should earn the starting job if not now, then soon, according to the Houston Chronicle.
August 20, 2008
With two strong preseason outings in the books, Houston running back Steve Slaton has been slated to start for the Texans when they face the Cowboys on Friday, according to the Sporting News.
August 17, 2008
Texans head coach Gary Kubiak spoke to the media on Sunday with Houston’s 31-27 win over the New Orleans Saints in the books and the team preparing to face the Dallas Cowboys on Friday at Texas Stadium, and one of the high points of the conversation came when the discussion turned to rookie rusher Steve Slaton , according to the team's official website.
August 16, 2008
For a second straight preseason game, rookie running back Steve Slaton led the Texans in rushing. He carried the ball 13 times for 57 yards and a touchdown against the Saints.
July 30, 2008
The Houston Chronicle reports that Steve Slaton has looked very good in camp and that the coaches are giving him a lot of reps. He's showing blazing speed, great hands and breakaway ability.
July 21, 2008
Third-round pick Steve Slaton (West Virginia) has signed a deal with the Texans, according to the Houston Chronicle. Specific terms of the contract were not disclosed.
July 13, 2008
Steve Slaton will have a tough time getting carries behind veterans Ahman Green, Chris Brown and Chris Taylor, according to Pro Football Weekly.
May 29, 2008
Houston Texans rookie running back Steve Slaton starred running behind zone blocking at West Virginia, so he is familiar with elements of Houston's offense, which also features a zone blocking scheme, according to Pro Football Weekly.
April 28, 2008
The Texans project rookie Steve Slaton to be their third-down back this season, according to the Houston Chronicle. He will provide the team with speed that was believed to be lacking at the position.