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Kayden McDonald Injury Update

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Houston placed Kayden McDonald on injured reserve with an ankle injury, ruling the rookie defensive tackle out for at least four games.

Current Status

StatusIR
Injuryankle
Practice—
Game status—
Expected returnWill miss at least four games

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McDonald's IR move removes a second-round rookie expected to help Houston's early-down interior rotation for at least four games.

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Kayden McDonald Injury History

3 updates · Latest September 11, 2026

Kayden McDonald Placed on Injured Reserve

ankle · Game: Out (Week 1 vs. BUF) · Return: Will miss at least four games

Houston placed Kayden McDonald on injured reserve with an ankle injury, ruling the rookie defensive tackle out for at least four games.

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Kayden McDonald Cleared for Week 1

ankle · Cleared for Week 1 · Return: Cleared for Week 1

Kayden McDonald has no Week 1 game designation after Houston carried him on the injury report with an ankle injury.

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