Joint practice for the Houston Texans is already off to a rough start following the news around the offensive line.
According to reports, offensive tackle Braden Smith was carted off at practice today during a joint session with the Carolina Panthers in team drills. He did not return to practice and could be in jeopardy of missing time before the start of the season.
Texans coach DeMeco Ryans offered no update on the nature of the injuries after practice or whether he could miss an extended period of time. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Texans believe Smith suffered a foot injury.
Smith, an eight-year veteran for the Indianapolis Colts, wasn't promised the starting right tackle job at the start of training. On the team's unofficial depth chart, the Texans have the right tackle spot listed as Smith or veteran Trent Brown, marking the second time that both tackles have made the list despite Smith's contract.
Brown started seven games for Houston last year at right tackle after beginning the year on the injured reserve. Though he wasn't perfect, there was potential with the veteran right tackle locking down the bookend side opposite second-year tackle Aireontae Ersery.
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According to reports, offensive tackle Braden Smith was carted off at practice today during a joint session with the Carolina Panthers in team drills. He did not return to practice and could be in jeopardy of missing time before the start of the season.
Texans coach DeMeco Ryans offered no update on the nature of the injuries after practice or whether he could miss an extended period of time. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Texans believe Smith suffered a foot injury.
Smith, an eight-year veteran for the Indianapolis Colts, wasn't promised the starting right tackle job at the start of training. On the team's unofficial depth chart, the Texans have the right tackle spot listed as Smith or veteran Trent Brown, marking the second time that both tackles have made the list despite Smith's contract.
Brown started seven games for Houston last year at right tackle after beginning the year on the injured reserve. Though he wasn't perfect, there was potential with the veteran right tackle locking down the bookend side opposite second-year tackle Aireontae Ersery.
#veteran
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