E.J. Speed

E.J. Speed fully tore his quadriceps tendon and will miss the entire regular season.

Fantasy Impact

Speed was originally said to suffered a partially torn quadriceps, but he underwent further testing that showed he fully tore his quadriceps tendon.

Texans LB E.J. Speed partially tore a quadriceps while lifting weights.

Fantasy Impact

Speed re-signed with the Texans on a two-year deal this offseason. He totaled 62 tackles, two quarterback hits and a pass defensed in 16 games last season with Houston.

The Texans re-signed LB E.J. Speed to a two-year contract.

Fantasy Impact

The deal is worth “up to” $13 million with $7.5 million being guaranteed. He'll continue to primarily hold a role on special teams.

Linebacker E.J. Speed is returning to the Houston Texans on a two-year deal. The contract is worth $13 million with $7.5 million guaranteed.

Fantasy Impact

Speed appeared in 16 games with nine starts in his first season with Houston a year ago. He totaled 62 tackles and three tackles for a loss. It was a far cry from his last season in Indianapolis in 2024 where he ended up with 142 tackles, seven tackles for a loss, and an interception. Speed played more on special teams than he did on defense with Houston as he served as the third linebacker behind Azeez Al-Shaair and Henry To'oTo'o. Barring injuries, he is expected to stay in the same role in 2026 and will likely remain off the IDP fantasy radar.

E.J. Speed re-signed with the Indianapolis Colts on a two-year deal worth up to $9 million.

Fantasy Impact

Speed played in all 17 games last season for the Colts, recording 60 tackles and forcing two fumbles. It is possible his role grows even more this season.