# Texans Place Jake Hummel on IR

> Texans place linebacker Jake Hummel on injured reserve after groin injury.
- Title: Texans Place Jake Hummel on IR · NBC Sports | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Published: 2026-09-26T20:02:43.506+00:00
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Texans placed Jake Hummel on injured reserve for at least four games following a groin injury in Week 1.