Texans linebacker E.J. Speed injures quad during team workouts
ESPN NFL • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 5:25 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026

E.J. Speed injured his quad while participating in team workouts for the Houston Texans. The linebacker signed a two-year deal worth up to $13 million with the team in the offseason. There is currently no timeline for his return, leaving a gap in the Texans' linebacker corps. The injury may impact Speed’s preparation for the upcoming season.
- •E.J. Speed sustained a quad injury during team workouts.
- •He signed a two-year deal with the Texans worth up to $13 million.
- •The injury leaves Speed's return timeline uncertain.
- •This incident may influence the Texans' linebacker depth for the season.
- 6:13 PMESPN NFL — Texans LB Speed injures quad, out indefinitely
"Linebacker E.J. Speed, who signed a two-year deal worth up to $13 million with the Texans in the offseason, injured his quad during team workouts.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NFL•Oct 21, 2026, 7:05 PMSource: Elliott tried to retrieve gun from car after Titans practice spat
NFL•Oct 21, 2026, 6:54 PMQuenton Nelson addresses future with Colts after Ballard firing
NFL•Oct 21, 2026, 6:35 PMTexans mailbag: Will Houston move a receiver before NFL's trade deadline? What is best RB rotation?
NFL•Oct 21, 2026, 6:34 PMNFL power rankings round-up 2026: How do Texans fare entering Week 7?
NFL•Oct 21, 2026, 6:31 PMChristian Kirk, DeMario Douglas, And Three More Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Streamers For Week 7
NFL•Oct 21, 2026, 4:12 PMSource: Giants to start McCarthy at QB this week against Texans
