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Texans vs. Vikings, Week 3 injury report: Thursday

The Houston Texans were limited at running back on Thursday afternoon.

For the second consecutive day, the Houston Texans were limited at running back.

The good news? No one else missed practice at full capacity.

Joe Mixon (ankle) and Dameon Pierce (hamstring) did not partake in drills during Thursday’s practice in preparation for Sunday’s matchup against the Minnesota Vikings.

Mixon left early in Sunday’s 19-13 win over the Chicago Bears with an ankle injury due to what seemed to be a hip-drop tackle. The Texans plan to send film of the play, which was not ruled a penalty during Sunday night’s game, to the NFL office for review.

Mixon, who in Week 1 rushed for 159 yards and led the league in yards per attempt, tweeted his frustration for the missed call.

“The NFL and NFLPA made it a rule and an emphasis for a reason,” Mixon posted on X after the game. “Time to put your money where your mouth is.”

Receiver Nico Collins (hip/foot),  center Juice Scruggs (groin), defensive tackle Foley Fatukasi (shoulder), cornerback Kris Boyd (hip),  offensive lineman Jarrett Patterson (calf), linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (shin), and safety M.J. Stewart (knee) were limited.

Tight end Dalton Schultz (ankle) and cornerback Kamari Lassiter (elbow) were full participants in drills. 

Tight end Brevin Jordan was also placed on the injured reserve Wednesday after suffering a torn ACL during Sunday’s game. Jordan, who is set to be a free agent after the 2024 season, will miss the rest of the regular season. 

Jordan only had two catches for 7 yards in two games, but grew as one of the top secondary tight ends in the league. Last season, he caught a 76-yard touchdown in the playoff win over the Browns. 

He also had become an essential piece to the Texans’ running game, having improved his blocking this past offseason.

“It’s really heartbreaking losing Brevin,” Texnas coach Ryans said Wednesday. “He was on his way to a breakout year. I was really excited with where he was heading. Cade (Stover), Dalton Schultz will have to step up to fill that role.”

For Minnesota, receiver Jordan Addison (ankle) and rookie outside linebacker Dallas Turner (knee) did not practice. All-Pro receiver Justin Jefferson was limited in practice after suffering a quad injury in Sunday’s 23-17 win over the 49ers.

Texans TE Brevin Jordan out of the year with torn ACL

Houston Texans tight end Brevin Jordan’s breakout season is over before it began.

Brevin Jordan’s breakout season has officially come to a close.

According to Fox26 Houston’s Will Kunkel, the fourth-year tight end is out for the year with a torn ACL. Jordan, who’s currently in a contract year with the Houston Texans, was placed on the injured reserve Wednesday before practice.

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“It’s really heartbreaking losing Brevin,” Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said. “He was on his way to a breakout year. I was really excited with where he was heading. Cade (Stover), Dalton Schultz will have to step up to fill that role.”

Jordan played in Sunday’s 19-13 win over the Chicago Bears. Since being drafted out of Miami in 2021, he’s improved as a route-runner, run blocker and overall dual-threat option who adds value in multiple positions.

Last season, Jordan saw reps at both tight end and H-back, an offset role that’s usually filled by the fullback position. He’s been the No. 2 option behind Schultz and Jordan Akins while remaining a quality target for C.J. Stroud.

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“If you want to talk about the heartbeat of this team, it’s just who he is,” Stroud said Wednesday following practice. “Somebody who loves hard and he loves everyone in this building. He loves ball and I think he was really getting his momentum on just who he wanted to be in this league and how he wanted to approach practice.

“I love Brev and he is my brother for the rest of my life. I know that he’ll be back soon and he’ll do great things when he comes back.”

Houston now turns to Stover, who previously played with Stroud at Ohio State. In 2022, the duo connected 36 times for 406 yards and five touchdowns en route to a College Football Playoff berth.

On Sunday, Stroud found Stover for an 18-yard pickup on a 4th-and-1 call that eventually led to a 28-yard touchdown for Nico Collins in the first quarter of Sunday’s game. The Texans also signed Irv Smith Jr. to the practice squad.

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The Texans travel north to take on the Minnesota Vikings for a chance to begin the year 3-0. Kickoff from U.S. Bank Stadium is scheduled for noon CT.

Texans place TE Brevin Jordan on injured reserve ahead of Vikings game

Houston Texans Brevin Jordan is headed to the injured reserve with a knee injury.

Brevin Jordan’s breakout season for the Houston Texans will have to wait at least four weeks.

The Texans have placed their No. 2 tight end on the injured reserve due to a knee injury. He’ll be out through at least Week 6 when the team takes on the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

Jordan, who enters a contract year, has been one of the more improved players under second-year offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik. Not only has he become a more refined route runner, but Jordan’s added value in the run blocking opposite Dalton Schultz.

Jordan confirmed the news with a post on X, formerly known as Twitter.

https://twitter.com/Brevinjordan/status/1836458830844113117

Houston signed cornerback D’Angelo Ross from the practice squad to the active roster as a corresponding move. To fill Ross’ place, the Texans signed former second-round pick Irv Smith Jr.

Smith has a similar frame to Jordan and could be a factor in the passing game if elevated from the practice squad, but early implications are for rookie Cade Stover to up his role with the offense. The fourth-round pick out of Ohio State has been a factor through two games, but rather at fullback.

Stover was a standout in Ohio State’s offense during Stroud’s final season, he caught 36 passes for 406 yards and five touchdowns.