Kenyon Green injury vs Jets: Latest news on Texans OL

Houston Texans offensive lineman Kenyon Green suffered an upper-body injury during the second quarter against the New York Jets.

(This story has been updated with more information)

The Houston Texans are down another offensive linemen entering the second quarter of Thursday’s showdown against the New York Jets.

If another injury occurs, Houston could be in serious trouble moving entering the second half. Kenyon Green’s night could be over after a rough third-down play that eventually led to a sack on C.J. Stroud.

Here’s what happened and his status.

Kenyon Green injury update

Green, a former first-round pick out of Texas A&M in 2022, suffered what appeared to be an arm injury on a third-down sack allowed while going up against defensive tackle Quinnen Williams.

The medical staff needed to come out and help Green off the turf. He headed to the locker room for further evaluation and testing on his upper body. Veteran Kendrick Green filled in at left guard next to Laremy Tunsil on the ensuing drive.

Will Kenyon Green return for Thursday Night Football?

The Texans have ruled out Kenyon Green for the remainder Thursday’s game with a shoulder injury.. The former All-American was filling in the starting spot after Jarrett Patterson left last week’s game against the Indianapolis Colts during the second quarter with a concussion.

If Kendrick Green struggles or gets hurt, Houston could move right tackle Tytus Howard inside to guard, thus leading to rookie Blake Fisher take over at right tackle.

Kenyon Green stats

Kenyon Green has started all nine games at left guard for the Texans this season after missing the entire 2023 season with a shoulder injury.

Texans OL depth chart

Kendrick Green and Nick Broeker the only remaining interior offensive lineman left available for Houston on Thursday night with Patterson still in concussion protocol.