PFM NFL Injury Tracker
The 2026 Houston Texans injury report currently includes 6 active injuries. The latest Houston Texans injury update is Dylan Horton, currently listed as Injured.
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Houston loses a rotational edge defender for the season but the defense has enough proven pass-rush depth to absorb the loss. PFM sees the main effect in roster depth rather than the defense's core evaluation.
Houston gets another young receiver back into a depth chart that has been reshaped by Jayden Higgins' ACL injury. Noel's return gives the offense another option while the new receiver roles settle.
Dylan Horton tore his Achilles during Texans practice and will miss the 2026 season.
Jaylin Noel returned to Texans practice Monday after dealing with finger and hamstring injuries. He re-enters an open receiver competition after Jayden Higgins' season-ending ACL injury.
DeMeco Ryans said Jadeveon Clowney is dealing with a lower-leg injury but is not expected to miss much time.
Houston placed K.C. Ossai on injured reserve Saturday. The cited league update did not disclose the underlying injury or a return timetable.
DeMeco Ryans confirmed that Wade Woodaz is dealing with a broken thumb. Houston did not provide a return timetable in the cited update.
Houston placed Jayden Higgins on injured reserve Friday after he tore his ACL earlier in the week.