E.J. Speed

The Texans placed E.J. Speed on the PUP list.

Fantasy Impact

Speed fully tore his quadriceps tendon back in June earlier in the Texans offseason program.

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.