The Houston Texans have placed linebacker Jake Hummel on injured reserve, keeping him out for a minimum of four games. The injury occurred in the team’s previous game against Cincinnati, and Hummel missed six straight practices before the roster move.
His missed contests include the matchup with Indianapolis, a home game against Dallas in Week 4, and road games against Tennessee and Jacksonville in London. The Texans now have four linebackers either on injured reserve or the physically unable to perform list before reaching three games of the season. E.J.
Speed is dealing with a major quad injury that could sideline him throughout 2026, while K.C. Ossai opened the season on injured reserve. Henry To’oTo’o landed on the list after a shoulder injury against Buffalo in Week 1.
Hummel has mostly played special teams and has logged 150 defensive snaps in his career. Houston’s active roster has five other linebackers: Azeez Al-Shaair, Jake Hansen, Jamal Hill, Wade Woodaz and Aiden Fisher. Hill recently joined the roster from the practice squad.
Woodaz and Fisher, both first-year draft picks, could see expanded roles. Kenneth Murray remains on the practice squad, but the Texans had already made their elevations for the Indianapolis game, leaving him unavailable for that contest. The report was published by si.com.
