Braden Smith and Ali Gaye carted off during Texans practice
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 4:46 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Braden Smith and Ali Gaye were carted off the field during the Texans' joint practice with the Panthers on August 26, 2026. Smith, a right tackle signed this offseason, and Gaye, a defensive lineman who joined the team in May, suffered injuries requiring immediate transport. The incidents happened in close succession, leading to both players sharing a cart. The Texans had to call for multiple carts to assist injured players during the practice.
- •Joint practice held with the Panthers on August 26, 2026
- •Braden Smith is a recent free agent signing
- •Ali Gaye was claimed off waivers from the Titans
- •Both players needed carts to leave the field
- •Texans made multiple calls for injury assistance during practice
- 5:41 PMESPN NFL — Texans starting RT Smith carted off in practice
- 2:55 PMYahoo Sports — OT Braden Smith, DL Ali Gaye carted off for Texans
"Texans starting right tackle Braden Smith and reserve defensive end Ali Gaye were carted off the field together Wednesday early in a joint practice with the Panthers.
"The Texans had to make multiple calls for carts to help transport injured players during Wednesday's joint practice with the Panthers.
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External links- ESPN NFLAug 26, 2026, 5:41 PMTexans starting RT Smith carted off in practice
Texans starting right tackle Braden Smith and reserve defensive end Ali Gaye were carted off the field together Wednesday early in a joint practice with the Panthers.
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 2:55 PMOT Braden Smith, DL Ali Gaye carted off for Texans
The Texans had to make multiple calls for carts to help transport injured players during Wednesday's joint practice with the Panthers.
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