HOUSTON -- The Texans' wideout group took another hit Wednesday when Jaylin Noel was placed on injured reserve. He is expected to miss the rest of the season, a source told ESPN, confirming a report by the Houston Chronicle.
The second-year wideout from Iowa State suffered turf toe after getting tackled in the fourth quarter Sunday against the New York Giants. The injury occurred during one of his kick returns as Noel fall awkwardly while getting tackled.
The 2025 third-round pick leads the Texans in receiving yards (331) on the season and provided the offense with another dynamic playmaker opposite Pro Bowl wideout Nico Collins. Noel was averaging 17.4 yards per reception.
The Texans have options to replace Noel. Wideout Tank Dell finally returned in Week 7 after missing 22 months with a devastating knee injury from December 2024. The Texans also traded for 2024 No. 4 pick Marvin Harrison Jr. after Week 5. Harrison caught a touchdown pass against the Giants, and Dell led all Texan wideouts in receiving yards (43) in the game.
The Texans signed running back Emari Demercado to the 53-man roster in a corresponding move Wednesday.
The Texans are 2-5 as they enter their bye week.
