Texans cornerback Ja'Marcus Ingram exits preseason game with shoulder injury
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Last updated Aug 14, 2026

In their preseason opener against the Los Angeles Chargers on August 13, the Houston Texans lost cornerback Ja'Marcus Ingram to an injury. Ingram appeared to suffer a dislocated shoulder during the third quarter, prompting attention from the medical staff. Backup quarterback Graham Mertz also exited the game earlier due to an undisclosed injury. This continues a troubling trend for the Texans, who are already dealing with several injuries as the preseason progresses. Updates on Ingram's condition are expected as the team evaluates his injury further.
- •Ja'Marcus Ingram injured in third quarter against Chargers.
- •Graham Mertz left the game before halftime.
- •Ingram entered his first full season with the Texans.
- •Texans continue to deal with multiple injuries this preseason.
- 5:08 AMYahoo Sports — Texans Lose Veteran Cornerback Against Chargers as Injury List Grows
"The Houston Texans suffered another injury in their preseason opener against the Los Angeles Chargers, this time to Ja’Marcus Ingram. The post Texans Lose Veteran Cornerback Against Chargers as Injury List Grows appeared first on HEAVY.
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