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Texans LB Depth Drained: Hummel Joins IR List
27 Sep
Summary
- Jake Hummel placed on injured reserve due to a groin issue.
- Hummel's absence will last at least four games.
- This brings the total of injured or PUP linebackers to four.
The Houston Texans have added linebacker Jake Hummel to the injured reserve list, stemming from a groin issue that has sidelined him since last week. This placement officially rules him out for at least the next four games. Consequently, Hummel will miss the Week 3 game against the Indianapolis Colts, the Week 4 home game versus the Dallas Cowboys, and subsequent road games against the Tennessee Titans and Jacksonville Jaguars in London.
Hummel's injury further strains an already depleted linebacker corps. He joins E.J. Speed (quad), K.C. Ossai (pre-season IR), and Henry To'oTo'o (shoulder) on the injured reserve or PUP lists. While Hummel's role is primarily on special teams compared to Speed and To'oTo'o's defensive importance, his absence highlights the team's ongoing linebacker challenges. With Hummel out, rookie linebackers Wade Woodaz and Aiden Fisher are expected to see increased playing time. The Texans may also consider signing a linebacker from their practice squad to the active roster in the coming weeks.
