Houston Texans place linebacker Henry To'oTo'o on injured reserve

The Houston Texans have announced that linebacker Henry To'oTo'o will be placed on injured reserve due to a severe shoulder injury suffered in Week 1 against the Buffalo Bills. Head coach DeMeco Ryans confirmed that To'oTo'o is expected to miss at least a month, with reports suggesting a longer recovery period of several months. This injury adds to the Texans' challenges, as backup linebacker E.J. Speed is already on the physically unable to perform list. The team will need to adjust its roster to address the lack of depth at the linebacker position, as only two linebackers have significant starting experience.

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