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Dalton Schultz injury update: Texans TE returns, scores TD vs. Jaguars

Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz left during the third quarter of Week 13’s game with a shoulder injury.

(This story was updated to add new information.)

The Houston Texans are looking to secure their seventh consecutive road win over the Jacksonville Jaguars entering the fourth quarter, but the offense could be missing a signature player.

Tight end Dalton Schultz left during the third quarter with a shoulder injury and could be out for the rest of the game, depending on further evaluation. The Texans need a win to secure a 4-1 record in conference play before next week’s bye.

Here’s the latest on the Texans’ veteran tight end.

Dalton Schultz injury update

During the third quarter, Schultz suffered a shoulder injury when he hurdled a defender trying to pick up a first down. He remained down on the ground for a moment and was slow to get up before heading to the sidelines.

The Texans listed the tight end as questionable to return, though he managed to be healthy enough to come back in for the fourth quarter. He hauled in a 22-yard touchdown pass from C.J. Stroud for his first scoring opportunity of the regular season.

Losing him for an extensive period of time would have been a concern because the Texans are short of tight ends.

Following the scoring drive, Schultz has caught five passes for 61 yards.

Texans TE depth chart

If Schultz were to miss the rest of the game, Houston would be limited to rookie Cade Stover and former Alabama star Irv Smith Jr. Stover has mostly seen action as the team’s H-back or in 12-personnel this season after being drafted out of Ohio State last April.

Texans TE trolls former team on Twitter following win over Cowboys

Dalton Schultz isn’t missing his chance to troll the Dallas Cowboys following Monday’s win

Dalton Schultz made it clear that he wanted to be with the Houston Texans after a promising 2022 season.

After spending five seasons in the hectic mess with the Dallas Cowboys, he enjoyed the low-down lifestyle in Houston.

It’s clear following Monday’s 34-10 win over the NFC East franchise that Schultz is loving life in Houston. That was only justified after he rubbed in the win on social media Tuesday morning.

Schultz posted a video of him pouring milk into two cups of coffee on his X account. Through the cups, there revealed a hidden message: “The Houston Texans are the best team in Texas!”

Mic drop. The end.

Schultz has been a vital piece to C.J. Stroud’s growth during his two seasons at NRG Stadium. Last year, the 28-year-old hauled in 59 passes for 635 yards and five touchdowns while serving as Stroud’s security blanket across the middle of the field.

That eventually led to a new three-year, $36 million extension this offseason, keeping the tight end in Houston through 2026. While Schultz hasn’t been a touchdown machine this season, he remains a top target for the AFC South favorites, catching 34 passes for 343 yards.

The Texans return home for another bragging rights battle against a former Texas-based team as the Tennessee Titans come to NRG Stadium this Sunday at noon CT.