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Texans linebacker E.J. Speed expected to miss entire season

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 1:24 PM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Texans linebacker E.J. Speed expected to miss entire season
Summary

E.J. Speed of the Texans is projected to miss the entire 2026 NFL season due to a torn quadriceps. Initially reported as a partial tear, further medical evaluation revealed a full tear that required surgery. Speed started nine of 16 regular season games last season and contributed to both playoff games. Azeez Al-Shaair and Henry To'oTo'o are currently positioned to start at linebacker for Houston this fall, while additional options include Jake Hansen, Marte Mapu, Jake Hummel, and Wade Woodaz.

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Status Watch
  • •E.J. Speed suffered a torn quadriceps in training.
  • •Surgery confirmed the injury as a full tear.
  • •He started nine regular season games in 2026.
  • •Azeez Al-Shaair and Henry To'oTo'o may start in his place.
Latest Updates
  • 1:24 PMYahoo Sports — Texans receive souring update on LB E.J. Speed following surgery
  • 10:52 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Texans LB E.J. Speed is expected to miss entire season with torn quadriceps
What they're saying
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E.J. Speed won't be back anytime soon, if not at all in 2026.

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