Texans optimistic about Braden Smith's recovery ahead of opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 1:11 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
The Houston Texans received encouraging news regarding offensive tackle Braden Smith, who sustained a plantar fascia injury during practice against the Carolina Panthers. Although he is expected to miss a few weeks, the injury is not deemed long-term. Smith, who joined the Texans this offseason after seven years with the Indianapolis Colts, is competing for the right tackle position with Trent Brown, who has been performing well in recent practices. The Texans are set to finalize their preseason against the Panthers on Friday, with starters likely sitting out.
- •Braden Smith suffered a plantar fascia injury during practice.
- •Smith is expected to miss a few weeks but not the entire season.
- •He signed a two-year, $25 million contract with Houston earlier this year.
- •Trent Brown has taken the lead in the right tackle competition.
- •The Texans' final preseason game is scheduled for Friday against the Panthers.
- 1:11 PMYahoo Sports — Texans receive promising update on OT Braden Smith ahead of season opener
"The Houston Texans might have recieved the best news possible regarding offensive tackle's Braden Smith's return in 2026.
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