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Texans rookie Wade Woodaz undergoes successful surgery on broken thumb

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 1:56 AM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Texans rookie Wade Woodaz undergoes successful surgery on broken thumb

Summary

Wade Woodaz, a rookie linebacker for the Houston Texans, had successful surgery to repair a broken thumb sustained during a preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders. The Texans drafted Woodaz in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, and he had previously shown promise by intercepting No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza. He is expected to be out for the remainder of the week but could return with a cast in time for the season opener against the Buffalo Bills. The Texans are dealing with several injuries in the linebacker position, adding to the significance of Woodaz's recovery.

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Status Watch

•Wade Woodaz suffered a broken thumb in Week 2 of the preseason.
•Successful surgery was reported on August 24, 2026.
•Woodaz is expected to miss the week but may play against the Bills.
•The Texans have lost E.J. Speed for the season due to injury.
•Jake Hansen is making progress in recovery from an ankle injury.

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1:56 AMYahoo Sports — Texans Get Encouraging Update on Injured Rookie Standout

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The Houston Texans can look forward to getting Wade Woodaz back in short order.Woodaz suffered a broken thumb during the Texans’ loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 2 of the preseason, and he underwent surgery to repair it.“#Texans rookie linebacker Wade Woodaz underwent successful surgery today to repair a broken thumb, per a […] The post Texans Get Encouraging Update on Injured Rookie Standout appeared first on HEAVY.
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