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Houston Texans wide receiver Jaylin Noel is anticipated to be out for the rest of the season and will undergo surgery on his toe, according to a person with knowledge of the injury who spoke to the Chronicle. The team officially placed Noel on injured reserve due to turf toe on Wednesday afternoon.
The setback is significant for both the Texans and Noel, who had a strong start to the season and was leading the team with 331 receiving yards. In addition to his yardage total, Noel recorded 19 receptions and two touchdowns. The Texans selected Noel in the third round of the 2025 NFL draft.
Despite losing Noel, Houston has depth at the wide receiver position after recently acquiring Marvin Harrison Jr. via trade and welcoming back Tank Dell from a major knee injury.
Key Analysis
Noel's absence removes a key offensive weapon, but the Texans' recent moves to bolster the receiving corps should help mitigate the impact. The team will rely on its depth as it navigates the remainder of the season without the promising rookie.
Originally reported by yahoo.