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• Texans' Jalen Pitre: Considered week-to-week

  Rotowire Oct 21, 2026

  Pitre (shoulder) did not participate at the Texans' practice Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Pitre suffered a shoulder injury in Week 5 versus the Titans, and he was forced to miss the team's Week 6 victory over Jacksonville as a result. The 27-year-old is still considered week-to-week according to head coach DeMeco Ryans, and he seems unlikely to be available for Sunday's matchup with the Giants. Pitre will have two more chances to return to practice this week, but if he can't go in Week 7, Tremon Smith would likely operate in a more prominent role again in Houston's secondary.

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• Texans' Jalen Pitre: Ruled out Sunday

  Rotowire Oct 15, 2026

  Pitre (shoulder) is ruled out for Sunday's game against Jacksonville. Pitre suffered a shoulder injury in Sunday's game versus the Titans. While he won't be placed on injured reserve, he will at least miss the Week 6 meeting with the Jaguars in London.

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• Texans' Jalen Pitre: Dealing with sprained AC joint

  Rotowire Oct 13, 2026

  Pitre will not need surgery and will not need to be placed on injured reserve as a result of the shoulder injury he suffered during Sunday's game at Tennessee, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Pitre was wearing a sling after leaving Sunday's contest early, but it looks like he avoided a season-ending injury. Per Wilson, Pitre is considered week-to-week as the Texans gear up for a contest against the Jaguars in London in Week 6. It would be pretty surprising if he didn't at least sit out that game as he recovers, but he hasn't been officially ruled out yet.

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• Texans' Jalen Pitre: Considered week-to-week

  Rotowire Oct 12, 2026

  Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said Monday that Pitre is "week-to-week" due to a left shoulder injury that he sustained in Sunday's 26-3 win over the Titans, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports. Pitre appeared to go down with the injury early in the fourth quarter and was spotted with his shoulder in a sling following the game. Though the Texans haven't officially ruled him out for next Sunday's contest against the Jaguars in London, the week-to-week label suggests that Pitre will most likely sit out that contest. Rookie fifth-round selection Kamari Ramsey saw an uptick in defensive snaps following Pitre's exit, and the former could operate as the Texans' slot corner in Week 6.

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• Texans' Jalen Pitre: Contract restructured

  Rotowire Mar 6, 2026

  Pitre had $9 million of his salary converted into a signing bonus by the Texans on Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. The restructuring of Pitre's contract adds two void years and creates additional cap space for the Texans ahead of the 2026 season. Pitre is one of Houston's most impactful defenders, recording 74 total tackles and 12 passes defensed, including four interceptions, across just 14 regular-season games while operating as the team's top nickel cornerback last year. The Baylor product is expected to remain a key piece on the Texans' defense, starting alongside Derek Stingley and Kamari Lassiter.

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• Texans' Jalen Pitre: Steady in Week 16 win

  Rotowire Dec 23, 2025

  Pitre posted seven tackles (six solo) and a defensed pass Sunday in a 23-21 win against the Raiders. Pitre tied for third on the Texans in stops in the narrow victory. After missing three games while in concussion protocol, Pitre has logged every defensive snap for Houston over the past four weeks. He's up to 66 tackles and 11 defensed passes, including four pickoffs, over 12 games this season.

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• Texans' Jalen Pitre: Part of smothering defense

  Rotowire Dec 9, 2025

  Pitre logged six tackles and an interception in Sunday's 20-10 win over Kansas City in Week 14. Pitre was prominent in the game that was dominated by Houston's defense. He was part of an effort that limited Travis Kelce (one catch, five targets, eight yards), who was a big reason why the Texans' 2024 season ended in the playoffs. Pitre also had the signature play of the game when he blew up Rashee Rice late in the third quarter. The cornerback followed that with an interception in the fourth quarter, one of three picks thrown by Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Since returning from a three-game absence due to a concussion in Week 13, Pitre has nine tackles (five solo) and four passes defensed.

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• Texans' Jalen Pitre: Limited at practice

  Rotowire Nov 26, 2025

  Pitre (concussion) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports. Pitre has missed three games in a row while recovering from a concussion, and he still has to clear concussion protocol. The cornerback will have two more opportunities to practice in full before Sunday's contest against the Colts.

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• Texans' Jalen Pitre: Estimated as limited Monday

  Rotowire Nov 17, 2025

  The Texans listed Pitre (concussion) as a limited practice participant on Monday's estimated report. Pitre has missed the Texans' last two games while in the league's concussion protocol. Even if he were to log a full practice over the next two days, he would have to pass an evaluation by an independent neurologist in order to be cleared to play against the Bills on Thursday. Myles Bryant will continue to operate in an expanded role in the Texans' secondary if Pitre is not cleared to play Week 12.

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• Texans' Jalen Pitre: Remaining in concussion protocol

  Rotowire Nov 14, 2025

  Pitre (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Tennessee. Pitre entered the league's concussion protocol following the Texans' Week 9 loss to the Broncos. He hasn't been able to practice since, and he'll miss a second consecutive game as a result. Pitre's absence means Myles Bryant will continue to work in a meaningful role in the Texans' secondary.

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• Texans' Jalen Pitre: Doesn't practice Wednesday

  Rotowire Nov 12, 2025

  Pitre (concussion) did not practice Wednesday. Pitre was unable to play against the Jaguars in Week 10 while in the league's concussion protocol. He'll have two more chances to return to practice, but he'll need to pass an evaluation from an independent neurologist in order to be cleared to play against the Titans on Sunday. Myles Bryant stepped into a prominent role on defense during the Texans' Week 9 over the Jaguars, and he would continue to see an elevated snap count as long as Pitre is sidelined.

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• Texans' Jalen Pitre: Ruled out for Week 10

  Rotowire Nov 7, 2025

  Pitre (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars. Pitre was unable to practice during Week 10 prep while in the league's concussion protocol and won't play in Sunday's AFC South tilt against Jacksonville. Alijah Huzzie was waived by the Texans on Thursday, so Tremon Smith could see more snaps at slot corner in Pitre's absence.

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• Texans' Jalen Pitre: Sits out practice

  Rotowire Nov 5, 2025

  Pitre (concussion) didn't participate in Houston's practice Wednesday. Pitre seemingly suffered a concussion during the team's Week 9 loss to Denver. The 26-year-old will have to clear the league's concussion protocol before he's eligible to return to the field. If Pitre can't play in Sunday's matchup against the Jaguars, Alijah Huzzie would likely serve as the team's starting slot corner in his place.

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• Texans' Jalen Pitre: Nursing foot issue

  Rotowire Oct 29, 2025

  Pitre (foot) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday. Pitre was on the field for nearly all of Houston's defensive snaps during Sunday's game versus the 49ers, so it's not immediately apparent when he suffered the foot injury. In any case, he'll have two more opportunities to log a full practice before Houston releases its final practice report of the week Friday.

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• Texans' Jalen Pitre: Records big pick

  Rotowire Sep 22, 2025

  Pitre had three tackles and three defensed passes, including one interception, in Sunday's 17-10 loss to Jacksonville. Pitre followed the eyes of Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence and stepped in front of the receiver for a potential momentum-shifting interception in the fourth quarter. To that point, Houston's offense sputtered, but one play later, C.J. Stroud found Nico Collins for a 50-yard touchdown strike to knot the game at 10-10. Unfortunately for Houston, Collins lost a fumble later in the quarter as the team was driving for the go-ahead score. Pitre has 14 tackles and three passes defensed, including one interception, through the first three games.

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• Texans' Jalen Pitre: Returns to Monday's game

  Rotowire Sep 15, 2025

  Pitre (ribs) has returned to Monday's game against the Buccaneers, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports. Pitre went to the locker room in the first half to be evaluated for a rib injury, but he has been cleared to return for the start of the third quarter. Jaylin Smith will revert to a rotational role at corner due to Pitre's return.

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• Texans' Jalen Pitre: Placed on IR

  Rotowire Dec 13, 2024

  The Texans placed Pitre (pectoral) on injured reserve Friday. Pitre will require surgery to address a ruptured pectoral muscle, which rules him out from the remainder of the 2024 campaign, including any postseason action Houston participates in. With Pitre unavailable, all of Eric Murray, M.J. Stewart, and Myles Bryant could benefit from increased opportunities down the stretch, including Sunday versus the Dolphins.

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• Texans' Jalen Pitre: Won't play Week 13

  Rotowire Nov 29, 2024

  Pitre (pectoral) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars. Pitre was unable to practice all week due to a partial pecotral tear that he suffered during the Texans' loss to the Titans this past Sunday. With Houston on a bye for Week 14, Pitre's next chance to play will be Week 15 against the Dolphins on Sunday, Dec. 15.

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• Texans' Jalen Pitre: Won't return Sunday

  Rotowire Nov 24, 2024

  Pitre (shoulder) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Titans. Pitre suffered a shoulder injury in the second quarter of Sunday's game, which is severe enough for him to be sidelined for its remainder. Jimmie Ward and M.J. Stewart will pick up additional defensive snaps in the secondary due to Pitre's injury.

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• Texans' Jalen Pitre: Leaves game with shoulder injury

  Rotowire Nov 24, 2024

  Pitre (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Titans. Pitre suffered a shoulder injury in the second quarter of Sunday's game, and he went back to the locker room after being evaluated by trainers in the blue medical tent. M.J. Stewart would be the top candidate to fill in at slot corner if Pitre is unable to return.

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