Houston Texans offensive lineman Tytus Howard (knee) is expected to be out for the remainder of the 2023 season after suffering a knee injury in Week 12. The 27-year-old signed a three-year, $56 million extension this offseason. He suffered a broken hand in the preseason, causing him to land on Injured Reserve to start the year. The former first-round pick will now look ahead to next year, and the Texans will need to piece the offensive line together to protect rookie stud quarterback C.J. Stroud.
Houston Texans offensive lineman Tytus Howard (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Week 12 versus the Jacksonville Jaguars. He departed during the first half of the contest and was evaluated for an apparent ACL injury. A long-term absence for Howard, who hadn't previously missed an offensive snap since Week 4, would be terrible news for Houston's up-and-coming offense.
Tytus Howard Designated To Return From Injured Reserve
Houston Texans offensive tackle Tytus Howard (hand) suffered a broken hand this offseason, resulting in him missing the team's first four games while on Injured Reserve. The Texans designated him to return from IR on Wednesday, and he returned to the practice field. The 27-year-old signed a three-year, $56 million contract extension this offseason and should provide additional pass protection for rookie C.J. Stroud, who has gotten out to a hot start. Houston's offensive line has battled injuries this season, so getting Howard and Leremy Tunsil (knee) back would be huge for its offense.
The Houston Texans placed starting right tackle Tytus Howard (hand) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday, so he will be forced to miss the first four games of the 2023 regular season. Howard is currently in a cast after having hand surgery, and his absence early in the season is definitely notable for the Texans' offense that will be run by rookie first-round quarterback C.J. Stroud. Until the 27-year-old Howard is able to return, George Fant will likely start on the right side of Houston's offensive line. The Texans took Howard in the first round (23rd overall) in 2019 out of Alabama State, and he's started 54 games for Houston in his four seasons with the team.
Houston Texans right tackle Tytus Howard (hand) was at practice on Monday with a cast on his hand after breaking his hand a month ago. Howard needed surgery for his hand, and it's unknown if he'll get the green light to suit up for the regular season opener in Week 1 this Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens. If the 27-year-old offensive tackle ultimately isn't allowed to play, either George Fant or Josh Jones would be in line to take over on the right side of Houston's offensive line. Houston's first-round pick (23rd overall) in 2019 out of Alabama State has started in all 54 games that he's played in so far in his first four NFL seasons.
Although Houston Texans right tackle Tytus Howard (hand) broke his hand in two places and had metal hardware inserted to aid in the healing process, he's not being ruled out for a potential return for the regular season opener in Week 1 against the Baltimore Ravens, according to a league source. Howard is expected to miss four to six weeks after having surgery on his broken hand on Monday, but he might not miss any regular season games. That would be great news for the Texans' offensive line, as the 27-year-old is their starting right tackle when healthy. If he's not ready to roll by Week 1, George Fant will likely fill in on the ride side of the O-line.
Updating a previous report, Houston Texans right tackle Tytus Howard (hand) is expected to miss four to six weeks after having surgery on his hand on Monday, giving him a chance to return for the team's regular season opener on Sept. 10 against the Baltimore Ravens, according to a source. The 27-year-old starting right tackle might not have to miss any time to begin the regular season, but we won't know for sure until we get closer to that date. If Howard isn't ready for Week 1, either George Fant or Austin Deculus will fill in on the right side of Houston's offensive line.
Houston Texans offensive tackle Tytus Howard (hand) underwent surgery to repair his broken hand on Monday. Head coach DeMeco Ryans said he will be out for "a while." It's a tough break for Houston's offensive line, as Howard just earned a three-year, $56 million deal with an $18 million signing bonus and $36.5 million guaranteed. It's unclear exactly how long the stud right tackle will be out, but he could be at risk of missing the regular season opener against the fierce Baltimore Ravens defense -- meaning quarterbacks C.J. Stroud or Davis Mills could face additional pressure.
Texans Extend Contracts of Leremy Tunsil, Tytus Howard
Houston Texans left tackle Leremy Tunsil and right tackle Tytus Howard both reached agreements on contract extensions on Wednesday. Tunsil signed a three-year, $75 million deal that includes $50 million guaranteed and Howard inked a three-year $56 million deal that includes $36.5 million guaranteed. Despite Houston's struggles over the last few seasons, Tunsil and Howard have been viewed as one of the best tackle duos in the NFL. With plenty of cap space available, they'll now be handsomely paid to protect C.J. Stroud for a chunk of his rookie deal.
Houston Texans head coach Lovie Smith said that offensive tackle Tytus Howard will play tackle again for the team in 2022. Rookie Kenyon Green, the No. 15 overall pick in the draft, will start at left guard. It was likely that Howard was set for a tackle spot when the team picked up his fifth-year option on May 2, and now it's official. The 26-year-old former first-rounder started 14 games at right tackle in 2020, but he was moved to left guard under new management and a new coaching staff last year. Howard seemed to flourish when he was moved back to the tackle spots due to injuries throughout the season. With Laremy Tunsil likely starting at left tackle, Howard should be the team's right tackle in 2022.
