Texans Lose McDonald to Injury | Houston Texans News

Houston Texans’ second-round pick Kayden McDonald lands on injured reserve with an ankle injury, sidelining him for four games—his earliest return is Week 5 against the Titans. Backup Jaden Crumedy steps in to bolster a crowded defensive tackle rotation that already includes Sheldon Rankins, Tommy Togiai, and others. The injury adds to a string of early-season setbacks across the roster, testing depth and resilience. But with McDonald’s injury not season-ending, he’s positioned to return rested and ready to make an impact, learning from the sidelines while the defense adapts without him. His size and potential could bring a major boost when he returns. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c69280e4f1583b80