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Braden Smith avoided a long-term foot injury after being carted off Wednesday. Sources identified the injury as a plantar fascia issue and said the Texans tackle could miss a few weeks.
The diagnosis lowers the concern from Wednesday's cart-off but Houston could still be without Smith for a few weeks. PFM will keep the offense and roster depth on watch while Trent Brown handles first-team work.
2 updates · Latest August 27, 2026
Braden Smith avoided a long-term foot injury after being carted off Wednesday. Sources identified the injury as a plantar fascia issue and said the Texans tackle could miss a few weeks.
Starting right tackle Braden Smith was carted off Houston's Wednesday joint practice. ESPN reported the injury is believed to involve his foot, but the Texans have not announced a diagnosis or return timetable.
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