The Texans’ offensive tackle Braden Smith got carted off the field during Wednesday’s joint practice with the Panthers. That’s a brutal sight for any player, especially in the thick of the NFL season. Head coach DeMeco Ryans didn’t have an update on Smith’s condition right after the workout, which is never a good sign.
The Foot Injury Update
We finally got a bit more info via Adam Schefter of ESPN. Smith is apparently dealing with a foot injury. But here’s the kicker, folks: there’s been zero word on how bad the injury actually is. No severity details means everyone is just waiting for the shoe to drop. Foot injuries for an offensive lineman can be brutal, impacting everything from their push to their anchor.
What This Means For That RT Spot
This injury could seriously shake up the Texans’ right tackle competition. Smith has been battling it out with Trent Brown for the starting job. Both players are officially listed as first teamers on the depth chart, but Brown has been getting more of those crucial first-team reps recently. Now with Smith hurt, does this clear the path for Brown to lock down the starting spot? Or does it open things up for someone else if this injury turns out to be serious?
And to add insult to injury, Texans defensive lineman Ali Gaye was also carted off during that same practice. There’s been no word on his condition either. Man, that was one rough Wednesday for Houston. Everyone’s gotta be holding their breath waiting for some real updates on both those guys.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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