Texans Dealt Blow as EDGE Tears Achilles, Out for Season: Report

Houston Texans’ edge rusher Dylan Horton suffered a severe injury, feared to be a torn Achilles tendon, during a practice session on Monday, according to sources. This devastating setback leaves the team without a key player, particularly considering Horton's personal history as a former Ed Block Courage award winner and lymphoma survivor.

Currently sidelined are fellow defensive ends Domonique Robinson (calf) and Jadeveon Clowney (lower leg), who are expected to miss a short period of games. Horton, a fourth-round pick from TCU, had played in 39 career games with notable contributions such as 55 tackles, a half-sack, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery.

Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle later confirmed Horton's injury, stating that he will miss the 2026 season following tests that confirmed the torn Achilles. This season-ending injury joins a series of recent setbacks for the Texans' edge rushers, whose depth has been gradually diminishing. Earlier reports revealed that Jadeveon Clowney had a lower leg injury, though head coach DeMeco Ryans later reassured that Clowney would return soon.

Additionally, the team’s third rotational rusher, Dominique Robinson, is also currently out with a calf injury. To compensate, the Texans will need to rely on a trio of players: 2024 seventh-round pick Solomon Byrd, former Titans’ Ali Gaye, and undrafted rookie free agent Sebastian Harsh. These players, however, face a challenging journey to secure their spots on the final roster, especially behind established stars Will Anderson and Danielle Hunter.