Brevin Jordan’s breakout season for the Houston Texans will have to wait at least four weeks.
The Texans have placed their No. 2 tight end on the injured reserve due to a knee injury. He’ll be out through at least Week 6 when the team takes on the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Jordan, who enters a contract year, has been one of the more improved players under second-year offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik. Not only has he become a more refined route runner, but Jordan’s added value in the run blocking opposite Dalton Schultz.
Jordan confirmed the news with a post on X, formerly known as Twitter.
— B r e v i n J o r d a n (@Brevinjordan) September 18, 2024
Houston signed cornerback D’Angelo Ross from the practice squad to the active roster as a corresponding move. To fill Ross’ place, the Texans signed former second-round pick Irv Smith Jr.
Smith has a similar frame to Jordan and could be a factor in the passing game if elevated from the practice squad, but early implications are for rookie Cade Stover to up his role with the offense. The fourth-round pick out of Ohio State has been a factor through two games, but rather at fullback.
Stover was a standout in Ohio State’s offense during Stroud’s final season, he caught 36 passes for 406 yards and five touchdowns.
