Texans linebacker Henry To'oTo'o placed on injured reserve after injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 11:50 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Houston Texans linebacker Henry To'oTo'o has been placed on injured reserve following an injury sustained in the season opener against the Buffalo Bills. To'oTo'o must miss at least four weeks. Backup linebacker Jake Hummel is also sidelined with a groin injury. Coach DeMeco Ryans has indicated that Jake Hansen is likely to step in as a starter alongside Azeez Al-Shaair for the upcoming game against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Texans also promoted Jamal Hill from the practice squad and signed veteran Kenneth Murray to bolster their linebacker depth.
- •Henry To'oTo'o placed on injured reserve for at least four weeks.
- •Jake Hummel is out week-to-week with a groin injury.
- •Jake Hansen expected to start alongside Azeez Al-Shaair.
- •Veteran Kenneth Murray signed to practice squad for added depth.
- 11:50 PMYahoo Sports — How Houston Texans linebackers line up after Henry To'oTo'o's injury. Jake Hansen is likely first up
"Texans coach DeMeco Ryans, a former NFL linebacker, joked he could be next up to replace Henry To'oTo'o but it's likely Jake Hansen
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