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Dealing with serious injury
Thu, Aug 27, 2026, 8:10 PM
Gaye is going to be sidelined for an extended period after sustaining a serious knee injury during Houston's joint practice with Carolina on Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Gaye was carted off the field after suffering the injury. The former Titan appeared in three regular-season games for Tennessee a year ago and was claimed by Houston off waivers in May. He seems highly likely to miss the 2026 campaign. |
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Carted off field
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 6:39 PM
Gaye (lower body) was carted off the field during Wednesday's joint practice with the Panthers, Mike Kaye of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Gaye appears to have suffered a significant lower-body injury. The linebacker was claimed by the Texans in early May and was on the roster bubble as it was. If the injury has even mild staying power, Gaye will likely be placed on season-ending injured reserve soon. |
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Derek Parish Signs with Houston
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 6:24 PM
The Texans signed Parish to a contract Wednesday.
Analysis: Parish has not joined an NFL roster since failing to make the Jaguars' 53-man roster as a seventh-round pick in 2023. The defensive end appears ready to give the league another shot. The 27-year-old will likely play in Friday's preseason finale against the Panthers while Jadeveon Clowney (ankle) and Dominique Robinson (calf) tend to their injuries. |
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DNP on Wednesday
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 5:37 PM
Clowney (ankle) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Clowney signed a one-year deal worth up to $8.5 million with the Texans in early August. The 2014 first-round pick for the organization will likely not play in Friday's preseason finale against the Panthers. If the issue is more serious and Clowney must miss Week 1 against the Bills, Solomon Byrd and Sabastian Harsh would be in line to see more rotational snaps at defensive end. |
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Carted off field
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 5:30 PM
Smith (foot) was carted off the field during Wednesday's practice, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Practice had to stop when the offensive tackle was carted off. Smith was set to be the starting right tackle for the Texans, meaning if the foot issue is severe, the offensive line will take a huge blow headed into the opening-day contest with the Bills. If Smith must miss time, Trent Brown or Blake Fisher will likely start the season at tackle or guard. |
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Lands on IR
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 7:42 PM
The Texans placed Horton (Achilles) on injured reserve Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Horton's season is officially over after tearing his ACL during Monday's practice. The 25-year-old will now shift his focus to getting healthy for the 2027 campaign. |
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Reverts to IR
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 6:26 PM
Mapu (undisclosed) reverted to the Texans' injured reserve list Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Mapu was waived with an injury designation Monday and went unclaimed. The linebacker will now spend the entirety of the 2026 season on IR unless he is waived with an injury settlement. |
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Expected back for Week 1
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 11:28 AM
Woodaz (thumb) is expected to be ready for the Texans' regular-season opener Sunday, Sept. 13 against the Bills, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Woodaz suffered a broken thumb last Thursday against the Raiders and underwent surgery Monday. The rookie linebacker should be ready for Week 1, but it's possible he plays with the thumb heavily taped or in some sort of cast. Woodaz is expected to act as Azeez Al-Shaair's top backup but could also see snaps alongside him and Henry To'oTo'o at linebacker while contributing on special teams. |
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Tears Achilles
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 8:46 PM
Horton suffered a torn Achilles on Monday, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: The defensive end fell while rushing the quarterback during team drills and had to be helped off the field by trainers. Horton played on 243 defensive snaps and 251 special-teams snaps across 16 regular-season games last year, and he was on track to make the team for 2026. |
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Brevin Jordan Brevin Jordan Sidelined at practice
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 7:47 PM
Jordan (knee) did not participate at Monday's training-camp practice, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Jordan suffered a knee injury in early August, and he isn't quite back to full health yet. The tight end hasn't appeared in a contest yet this preseason, and it's possible that the knee injury will force him to miss Houston's preseason finale against the Panthers on Friday. |
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Jawhar Jordan Jawhar Jordan Misses practice Monday
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 7:37 PM
Jordan (hip) did not participate at practice Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Jordan suffered a hip flexor strain at practice in early August, and he still appears to be less than 100 percent. Fellow running back British Brooks (hand) returned to practice Monday after missing three weeks following hand surgery, and the two players are battling to secure a spot on Houston's initial 53-man roster as reserve options behind Woody Marks and David Montgomery. |
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Joshua Pitsenberger Joshua Pitsenberger Reaches settlement with Houston
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 7:12 PM
Pitsenberger (ankle) reached an injury settlement with the Texans on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: The running back was placed on injured reserve Aug. 15 after suffering an ankle injury in a preseason loss to the Chargers. Now that Pitsenberger has reached a settlement with Houston, he has a chance to play in 2026. Wilson reported that the Yale product is dealing with a "three-week injury." |
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British Brooks British Brooks Back at practice
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 6:53 PM
Brooks (hand) was back at practice with the Texans on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Brooks broke his hand at practice and underwent surgery in early August, but he was able to return to the practice field after a three-week absence. The running back is competing for a spot on Houston's 53-man roster in 2026, and he'll look to be ready to go for Friday's preseason finale in Carolina. |
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Kayshon Boutte Kayshon Boutte Dealt to Texans
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 1:50 PM
The Patriots traded Boutte to the Texans for safety Jaylen Reed and a draft pick Monday, Tom Pelissero of Netflix reports.
Analysis: With the additions of A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs to New England's receiving corps this offseason, a player like Boutte may have felt the roster crunch with cut-down day less than one week away. Now with Houston, Boutte joins a position group that has lost Jayden Higgins for the season due to a torn ACL and also includes the banged-up Jaylin Noel (hamstring) and Tank Dell (knee). As a result, Boutte has a chance to make an impact early on this season. |
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Expects contract from Houston
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 5:35 PM
The Texans are expected to sign Odum to a contract as of Sunday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Odum's last NFL role was with the Colts' practice squad in late 2025. The safety participated in three games with the team last season, logging 38 special teams snaps for four tackles (two solo). Odum will provide additional depth to the Texans' secondary as they finish the preseason against the Panthers on Friday. |
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Deuce Vaughn Deuce Vaughn Plans to sign with Houston
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 5:33 PM
The Texans are expected to sign Vaughn to a contract as of Sunday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Vaughn is likely being signed as additional depth for the preseason. Jawhar Jordan (hip), British Brooks (hand) and Noah Whittington (ankle) are all dealing with injuries, so Vaughn has a significantly easier path to preseason snaps. The former Cowboys running back last played NFL football during the 2024 regular season, logging 17 rushes for 70 yards over seven games. |
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Undergoing thumb surgery
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 1:53 PM
Woodaz is scheduled to undergo surgery Monday to repair a broken thumb, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Woodaz sustained the injury during the Texans' 22-20 preseason win over the Raiders on Thursday. His return timeline will be determined following Monday's procedure, but the rookie fourth-rounder is a candidate to open the 2026 regular season on injured reserve. |
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Won't play in 2026
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 1:18 PM
Speed will miss the entire 2026 season due to a torn quadriceps tendon, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Speed underwent surgery over the offseason after scans revealed a total tear rather than a partial tear. He opened training camp on the active/PUP list with the hope that he would be available to play at some point in the regular season, but the injury is severe enough for Speed to miss the entire 2026 season. He'll shift his focus toward being fully healthy for the 2027 campaign. |
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Diagnosed with broken thumb
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 12:55 PM
Woodaz broke his thumb in Thursday night's preseason win over the Raiders, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Woodaz remains day-to-day with the issue. The linebacker will likely look to get back onto the field with a cast as soon as possible. Woodaz had the biggest splash play of Thursday's win, picking off Fernando Mendoza for an 80-yard score. The fourth-round rookie has strong momentum headed into the regular season, where he is expected to be the primary depth option at middle linebacker behind Azeez Al-Shaair. |
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Placed on injured reserve
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 11:30 AM
The Texans placed Ossai (undisclosed) on injured reserve Saturday.
Analysis: Ossai persisted through a separate issue to be activated off the active/PUP list for training camp in late July. The linebacker has unfortunately succumbed to yet another injury and could now miss the entirety of the 2026 regular season on the Texans' IR. Ossai will need to reach an injury settlement with the Texans if he wants to attempt a return to football with another team in 2026. |
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