OG - Houston Texans IR
Week 4 Outlook
81°- Wk Rank (ECR)
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Availability
The Texans placed OL Braden Smith on injured reserve.
Fantasy Impact
Smith will miss at least the first four weeks of the regular season. He was a big pickup in free agency for Houston.
Braden Smith suffered an injury to his plantar fascia and could miss “a few weeks.”
Fantasy Impact
Smith suffered the injury in practice earlier this week. It is not considered a long-term issue, but his status for Week 1 is uncertain.
Braden Smith is believed to have suffered a foot injury during practice on Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact
Smith was carted off the field with the injury. He'll likely continue to be further evaluated.
Braden Smith is on track to be ready for training camp.
Fantasy Impact
Smith has outpaced his original rehab schedule after offseason neck surgery. He is expected to be eased back into practices.
The Texans signed No. 26 overall pick OG Keylan Rutledge to a four-year contract.
Fantasy Impact
The deal is worth $19.276 million and includes a $10.479 million signing bonus. Rutledge will make an immediate impact on the offensive line for Houston.
