The Houston Texans’ trip to London for Sunday’s game against the Jaguars is already looking rough, with three key players officially ruled out. Wide receiver Tank Dell (knee), running back David Montgomery (groin), and safety Jalen Pitre (shoulder) didn’t even make the flight across the pond, staying back in Houston to rehab. That’s a huge blow to their offensive firepower and defensive secondary before they even step on the field.
The Question Marks Piling Up on Defense
It’s not just the guys ruled out either. Houston’s linebacker corps is taking another hit with Henry To’oTo’o (shoulder) and Wade Woodaz (thumb) both listed as questionable for Sunday’s matchup. Talk about defensive depth being tested! While defensive end Jadeveon Clowney sat out Friday’s practice with knee/rest, he actually has no injury designation for the game. So, at least he’s expected to go, but missing practice on a short week isn’t exactly ideal.
Some Minor Good News, But Not Much
On a slightly brighter note, if you can call it that, linebackers Azeel Al-Shaair (groin) and Jake Hansen (illness) were full participants in Friday’s practice. They don’t have an injury status for Sunday’s game, so there’s a solid chance they’ll be out there. But when you’ve got this many question marks floating around, especially with key starters out, every healthy body matters, particularly when you’re playing internationally.
So, the Texans are heading into their London showdown against the Jaguars with some serious gaps to fill. It’s going to be a real test of their depth and grit on Sunday to see how they piece together a game plan without some of their biggest weapons on both sides of the ball.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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