Brett Rypien signs with Texans after Graham Mertz's injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 10:55 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Brett Rypien has signed with the Houston Texans following an injury to Graham Mertz. The move comes two days after Mertz tore his ACL during a preseason matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. Rypien, who has played for multiple teams since entering the NFL in 2019, was a backup with the Vikings last season. He will serve as the third quarterback for the Texans behind C.J. Stroud and Davis Mills. Rypien's NFL career includes 11 appearances, four of which were as a starter, with a completion rate of 58.3%.
- •Brett Rypien signs with Houston Texans on August 18, 2026.
- •Graham Mertz suffered a torn ACL in a preseason game.
- •Rypien has previously played for the Minnesota Vikings.
- •He will be the QB3 behind C.J. Stroud and Davis Mills.
- •Rypien has 11 career game appearances in the NFL.
- 10:55 AMYahoo Sports — Former Vikings QB signs with Texans after Graham Mertz injury
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