Texans safety Blankenship suffers concussion during game against Jaguars
ESPN NFL • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 4:07 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
Reed Blankenship, starting safety for the Texans, sustained a concussion in the second quarter against the Jaguars on October 18, 2026, in London. The injury becomes a significant concern for the Texans as they continue their matchup. The team will assess Blankenship's condition moving forward. His absence could impact the Texans' defensive strategy as they navigate through the game.
- •Reed Blankenship injured in second quarter against Jaguars
- •Concussion occurred during the ongoing game in London
- •Texans face challenges in the secondary with his absence
- •Follow-up assessments will determine his status for future games
- 4:56 PMESPN NFL — Texans safety Blankenship suffers concussion vs. Jags in London
"The Texans lost starter safety Reed Blankenship to a concussion after he suffered the injury in the second quarter against the Jaguars on Sunday in London.
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