Well, the Texans got some tough news this Saturday, officially placing linebacker Jake Hummel on injured reserve. This isn’t just a minor ding either, it’s a real hit to their early season plans and means the team is down a player for a significant stretch.
Early Season Groin Woes
Hummel actually went down with that groin injury way back in the season opener. Think about that: he played 17 special teams snaps in their Week 1 loss to the Bills, and that was it for a while. He hasn’t touched the field or even practiced since that game, which tells you how serious this thing must be. It’s never good when you lose a guy so early after he’s barely seen the field.
The Roster Shuffle Starts Now
This IR move means Hummel is out for at least the next four games. That’s a significant chunk of the early season gone, just like that. To deal with it, the Texans are already making moves. They’ve called up wide receiver Lewis Bond and safety George Odum from the practice squad for Sunday’s matchup against the Colts. Gotta fill those spots and get some fresh legs in there, right?
So, as the Texans get ready to face the Colts this Sunday, they’re doing it without Hummel and with some new faces stepping up from the practice squad. It’s an early test of depth, no doubt.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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