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Kamari Lassiter injury update: Will Texans CB return vs. Lions?

Kamari Lassiter will not return for the Houston Texans on Sunday Night Football.

The Houston Texans had Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff in a blender of concerns to close out the first half, but one of the top defenders left early in Week 10.

The team’s No. 2, Kamari Lassiter, suffered left the third quarter against the NFC North favorites with a head injury and did not return. The Lions have gained momentum with the former Georgia star sidelined.

Here’s what to know about Lassiter’s injury and his status for the rest of the Week 10 game and beyond.

Kamari Lassiter injury update

Lassiter left with just over four minutes remaining in the third quarter after running into defensive back Jimmie Ward when trying to make a tackle. While it looked as if he was holding his shoulder while walking into the blue medical teat.

When exiting the tent, the second-round pick was holding his head and headed to the locker room to be evaluated for a concussion.

The Texans ruled him out early in the fourth quarter for a concussion. Lassiter now must enter concussion protocol before he can return.

Who is Kamari Lassiter’s backup on Texans depth chart?

Cornerback remains one of the weakest positions of depth, espeically considering that Jeff Okudah was ruled out before the game and the Texans released D’Angelo Ross earlier this week.

Derek Stingley Jr. has commanded one side of the field, but Houston called upon Ka’Dar Hollmon as the new No. 2. Behind him, Houston has M.J. Stewart and Kris Boyd, but both are more known for their skills on speical teams.

Kamari Lassiter stats

Lassiter exited Sunday’s contest with one tackle, a pass breakup and two interceptions, including one to close out the first half. For the season, Lassiter has totaled seven pass deflections and three interceptions.

Watch: Texans set tone on ‘SNF’ vs. Lions with Jimmie Ward interception

The Houston Texans began on defense against the Detroit Lions and stopped the red hot offense with a Jimmie Ward interception

No offense in the NFL has been playing better than the Detroit Lions over the past six weeks.

The Houston Texans didn’t get the memo and got off the field and set up their offense in prime field position.

Nickel defender Jalen Pitre got in the way of Lions quarterback Jared Goff, tipping his pass, which veteran safety Jimmie Ward was able to get his hands under for the opening drive interception.

Here’s a look at the play below.

Goff has thrown just 22 incompletions during Detroit’s six-game winning streak, including one interception. He’s already thrown two incompletions and an interception after one drive.

The turnover is the first caused by Ward this season, who returned to the lineup after a four-game hiatus due to a groin injury.

Houston is 3-1 this season when Ward plays, so it makes sense why the AFC South leaders love when No. 20 is out on the field making plays.

Texans place OL Kenyon Green on the injured reserve

Kenyon Green’s season with the Houston Texans has officially come to an end.

Kenyon Green’s season is officially over.

The Houston Texans have placed the third-year offensive lineman on the injured reserve for the second time in as many seasons after suffering a shoulder injury in Week 9’s loss against the New York Jets.

In a corresponding move, wide receiver Nico Collins was designated for return/returned to practice and will begin his 21-day window to return to the active roster.

Collins, who led the NFL in receiving through five weeks with 567 yards, is expected to be cleared within a week and could even play Sunday against the Detroit Lions on primetime at NRG Stadium.

As for Green, his tenure in Houston remains at an impasse. After two seasons of struggling to find a rhythm and two season-ending injuries, the writing is on the wall that he could be headed elsewhere this offseason.

A former first-round pick out of Texas A&M, Green injured his shoulder during the second quarter and immediately went to the blue medical tent for evaluation. He later went to the locker room to get more medical attention.

Over his three seasons with the Texans, the two-time All-American has started 23 games. In nine starts in 2024, he’s allowed a league-high 33 pressures among all offensive guards.

The Texans will likely turn back to Jarrett Patterson, who is expected to play this week after clearing the concussion protocol.

Kickoff is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. The game will be nationally televised on NBC.