Texans deal with new injury concerns ahead of Week 1

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Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Texans deal with new injury concerns ahead of Week 1
Summary

The Houston Texans face an additional injury issue with defensive end Solomon Byrd ahead of Week 1. Byrd left practice after an incident resulting in an eye injury, adding to the team's depleted depth at the position. With key players like Dylan Horton and Ali Gaye already out for the season, the Texans now have Logan Hall as the only backup to starters Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter. Byrd had been performing well during preseason while also dealing with an ankle injury deemed not serious. In addition, Naquan Jones is also managing an undisclosed injury, further complicating the Texans' defensive line situation as they prepare for the regular season.

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  • Solomon Byrd left practice with an eye injury on August 28.
  • Dylan Horton and Ali Gaye are out for the season.
  • Logan Hall is currently the only backup defensive end.
  • Naquan Jones is dealing with an undisclosed injury.
  • Texans lost their preseason game 16-13, finishing 0-3.
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  • 5:33 AMYahoo SportsTexans Encouraging Update at ‘Destroyed’ Position Amid New ‘Undisclosed’ Issue
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DeMeco Ryans and the Houston Texans are navigating a new injury issue, this time with defensive end Solomon Byrd. The post Texans Encouraging Update at ‘Destroyed’ Position Amid New ‘Undisclosed’ Issue appeared first on HEAVY.

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