From NBC Sports · · 50s
Texans Place Jake Hummel on IR
Texans place linebacker Jake Hummel on injured reserve after groin injury.
In brief
Texans place linebacker Jake Hummel on injured reserve after groin injury. Texans placed Jake Hummel on injured reserve for at least four games following a groin injury in Week 1. Originally reported by NBC Sports.
Texans place Jake Hummel on IR
The Texans placed linebacker Jake Hummel on injured reserve, the team announced Saturday.
Hummel's injury timeline
He injured his groin in the season opener and hasn’t played or practiced since.
Minimum games missed
Hummel will miss at least the next four games.
Week 1 snaps
He played 17 special teams snaps in the Week 1 loss to the Bills.
Practice squad elevations
The Texans elevated two players off the practice squad for Sunday’s game against the Colts, with wide receiver Lewis Bond and safety George Odum getting the call-up.
The key point
Texans placed Jake Hummel on injured reserve for at least four games following a groin injury in Week 1.
