Houston Texans center Juice Scruggs "is looking great" at organized team activities this offseason, according to head coach DeMeco Ryans. Scruggs has worked diligently this offseason to prepare for the 2024 campaign and looks visibly bigger, stronger and more mobile. He's a natural center and is a projected starter for the defending AFC South champions. The 24-year-old former second-rounder last year out of Penn State overcame a slow-healing hamstring injury and started to establish his presence at the line of scrimmage in seven games (six starts). Since an injury to Tytus Howard last year, Scruggs became a starter, including playoff games against the Browns and Ravens, and was a reliable presence on the left side of the line.
Juice Scruggs Designated To Return From Injured Reserve
Houston Texans offensive lineman Juice Scruggs (hamstring) was placed on Injured Reserve before the 2023 regular season kicked off. The second-round rookie out of Penn State was dealing with a significant hamstring issue. Ahead of the Week 12 contest against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Scruggs has been designated to return from Injured Reserve. He returned to practice today, and the team will have 21 days to activate him from the IR list. Houston already has one of the better offensive line units in the NFL, so if Scruggs can contribute right away, he could provide a boost to the Texans' run game and pass protection.
Juice Scruggs, Cameron Johnston Placed On Injured Reserve
Houston Texans guard Juice Scruggs (leg) and punter Cameron Johnston (calf) have been placed on Injured Reserve and will miss at least the first four games of the 2023 regular season. Scruggs was selected in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft to compete for a starting spot on the Houston offensive line, and will now get a delayed start to his career. Star right tackle Tytus Howard (hand) is also at risk of missing Week 1 after he underwent offseason surgery. Rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud could see additional pressure against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 1.
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