As the Houston Texans enter the back half of their season, there couldn’t be a worse time for the team to post its longest injury report of the year, but unfortunately, that’s the exact position that the two-time defending AFC South champions find themselves in.
Heading into their Week 11 matchup with the Tennessee Titans, the Texans injury report is as long as a Dickens novel. In total, 15 players — over 25 percent of their active roster — are listed, and just as was the case last week, a handful of starters and key contributors make up that list.
-Azeez Al Shaair (LIMITED, knee)
-Jalen Pitre (DNP, concussion)
-C.J. Stroud (DNP, concussion)
-Davis Mills (FULL, left elbow)
-Ka’imi Fairbairn (DNP, right quad)
-Braxton Berrios (FULL, quad)
-Jake Hansen (LIMITED, elbow)
For those scoring at home, we’ve got five defensive players, three tight ends, two starting offensive linemen, a pair of quarterbacks, a wide receiver, a kicker and a fullback who have some sort of injury designation just four days out from a must-win matchup. And that doesn’t even include M.J. Stewart, whose season ended last week due to quadriceps tear.
Now it’s important to note that it’s a good sign that quite a few of the players on Houston’s injury report were either full or limited participants in practice on Wednesday afternoon. That’s particularly true of Tytus Howard and Ed Ingram, the entire right side of the Texans’ offensive line.
Howard and Ingram have been the most consistent pieces of this much-maligned group, so getting them back after both players were unable to go in Week 10 would be huge for a win as the Texans try to keep Davis Mills relatively clean for the second straight week. The fact that Mills was sacked just twice against the Jacksonville Jaguars was a big reason why Houston was able to overcome a 29-10 deficit heading into the 4th quarter.
The Houston Texans announced they signed CB Myles Bryant from the practice squad to the active roster, placed S M.J. Stewart on injured reserve, and signed TE Layne Pryor to the practice squad.
Houston also designated TE Cade Stover to return from injured reserve. This officially opens his 21-day window to practice before being activated.
Bryant, 27, wound up going undrafted out of Washington back in 2020. He later signed a rookie contract with the Patriots but was waived coming out of the preseason and re-signed to their practice squad.
Bryant was on and off the Patriots’ roster, and they used a second-round restricted tender on him in 2023.
He then signed with the Texans as a free agent during the 2024 offseason. He’s bounced on and off their practice squad this season.
In 2025, Bryant has appeared in three games for the Texans and recorded seven tackles.
In an emotional moment that has captured the attention of the college football world, Ashton Jeanty has provided an update on the health of Colorado Buffaloes head coach after he was hospitalized due to a serious medical complication earlier this week. The normally private Ashton Jeanty took to the media to reassure the football community, acknowledging that his father, mentor, and the face of the program is now “stable” after undergoing crucial treatment and continues to be closely monitored by medical professionals.
Ashton Jeanty, who typically keeps family matters private, made the decision to speak out in order to keep fans and the community informed during this challenging time. His voice calm but heavy with emotion, Ashton Jeanty shared that his father’s recovery is progressing, and while the situation remains serious, he remains optimistic.
“This is the toughest time I’ve ever been through,” Ashton Jeanty admitted. “But I want everyone to know that my dad is fighting like he always does. He’s been through a lot in his life, and this time is no different. He’s a warrior, and he’s staying strong.”
The sudden hospitalization of the coach—who is the heart and soul of the Buffaloes program—has left the entire team in shock. Players, coaches, and the Colorado community immediately rallied behind the family, sending messages of support, organizing prayer sessions, and putting up banners of encouragement throughout the campus. Even other NCAA schools have expressed their well wishes for the iconic head coach.
“I just want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone,” Ashton Jeanty said. “The messages, the prayers, the love you’ve shown to my dad and our family have helped me stay strong during this time. You’ve shown me that football is not just a game. It’s a community, it’s about people, it’s about unity.”
Despite the personal difficulties, Ashton Jeanty confirmed that he remains focused on leading the Buffaloes’ offense. He shared that his father—a man who embodies strength and determination—would want him to continue pushing forward on the field and not let outside challenges affect the spirit of the team.
The inside sources from the team have confirmed that the head coach will take a temporary break to fully recover, while assistants and the management team will take over coaching duties for the time being. Though there is no confirmed timeline for his return, Ashton Jeanty’s resilience has brought renewed hope.
“I believe my dad will come back,” Ashton Jeanty said confidently. “He’s a fighter. He never backs down.”
As the Colorado community continues to await positive news, Ashton Jeanty’s heartfelt statement has become a source of inspiration for the entire team—a reminder that behind every game are real-life challenges, love, and immense strength.