Shaq Mason has been absent from his starting role at right guard since Week 17 when he was ruled out due to an injury.
Ahead of the divisional round of the NFL playoffs, he remains on the Texans’ injury list.
Will Mason be ready to make his comeback against the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday?
Shaq Mason injury update
Mason is dealing with a knee injury but was able to practice with the Texans on Wednesday and Thursday after initially missing Houston’s drills on Tuesday.
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How long will Shaq Mason be out?
Mason is looking to get back onto the field this week and is expected to start against the Chiefs. The Texans will need all hands on deck to protect C.J. Stroud from Kansas City’s ferocious pass rush.
Texans RG depth chart
Mason’s backups at right guard are Juice Scruggs, Kendrick Green, and Nick Broeker, who may be called into action if the veteran’s knee injury gets aggravated on Saturday.
