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Texans sign QB Brett Rypien, place Graham Mertz on IR

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Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Texans sign QB Brett Rypien, place Graham Mertz on IR

Summary

The Houston Texans have signed quarterback Brett Rypien after placing Graham Mertz on injured reserve due to a torn ACL. Mertz's injury and subsequent placement on IR officially end his season. Rypien, 30, previously played for the Vikings and has experience with the Bengals and Colts, appearing in 11 regular-season games with a completion rate of 68.3%. The Texans also placed running back Joshua Pitsenberger on IR, joining Mertz on the sidelines as the team navigates its quarterback situation going forward.

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Status Watch

•Graham Mertz is out for the season with a torn ACL
•Brett Rypien signed to fill the quarterback position
•Mertz and Pitsenberger both placed on IR
•Rypien has 11 career games, 950 passing yards
•Texans announced these changes on August 15, 2026

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5:04 PMYahoo Sports — Texans land emergency QB to back up C.J. Stroud after season-ending injury
5:58 PMYahoo Sports — Texans sign QB Brett Rypien, place QB Graham Mertz on IR

What they're saying

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Texans sign veteran quarterback Brett Rypien to back up C.J. Stroud following a shocking season-ending ACL injury to rookie Graham Mertz.
— Yahoo Sports