Braden Smith Placed on Reserve/Injured
Houston placed Braden Smith on Reserve/Injured after his foot injury.
Braden Smith Injury Update
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Houston placed Braden Smith on Reserve/Injured after his foot injury.
Current Status
StatusIR
InjuryPlantar fascia injury
Practice—
Game status—
Expected returnWill miss at least four games
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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.
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Braden Smith Injury History
2 updates · Latest September 1, 2026
Braden Smith carted off Texans practice
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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