Kayden McDonald Injury Update, Status and History

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Kayden McDonald Injury History

4 updates · Latest October 7, 2026

October 7, 2026

Designated to return to practice

Houston designated Kayden McDonald to return to practice from injured reserve.

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September 11, 2026

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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September 11, 2026

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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September 10, 2026

ankle · Practice: DNP · Did not practice Thursday after being limited Wednesday

Kayden McDonald did not practice Thursday because of an ankle injury after being limited Wednesday.

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