Texans defensive tackle Kayden McDonald misses practice with ankle injury

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Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Texans defensive tackle Kayden McDonald misses practice with ankle injury
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The Houston Texans head into their Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills with rookie defensive tackle Kayden McDonald sidelined by an ankle injury. McDonald was the only player to miss Thursday's practice session, raising concerns regarding his availability for the upcoming game. While head coach DeMeco Ryans previously praised the former Ohio State player for his progress, the team maintains depth at the position. On the opposing side, the Bills have also reported injury concerns, with running back Ty Johnson remaining a non-participant throughout the week. Defensive back Jordan Hancock improved to a limited participant, while defensive lineman T.J. Sanders experienced a setback in his activity level. The Texans and Bills are scheduled to meet as Houston seeks a third consecutive win against Buffalo.

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  • Kayden McDonald missed Thursday practice due to an ankle injury.
  • Will Anderson Jr. rested during the same practice session.
  • The Bills listed Ty Johnson, Jordan Hancock, and T.J. Sanders on their injury report.
  • Houston and Buffalo are facing each other for the third consecutive year.
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The Houston Texans have a concerning injury development to monitor, as the Buffalo Bills shared an update of their own. The post Texans Announce Concerning News on Rookie Draft Pick Amid Bills Update appeared first on HEAVY.

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