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The Texans ruled out RG Ed Ingram (groin) and EDGE Jadevon Clowney (knee). The Colts’ defense has played unimpressively thus far, but hopefully Brown is able to play this week. Losing two offensive line starters is less than ideal.

Ed Ingram remained sidelined with a groin injury. He did not play in Week 2. Brown had been playing through the wrist issue, but the knee injury is new. With Nico Collins banged up, the last thing Houston needs is another offensive line injury. Blake Fisher would take Brown’s spot at right tackle if he can’t suit up on Sunday.

Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the deal is worth “up to” $7 million. Brown was released by Houston at the end of training camp last year. The team kept him around on the practice squad and ultimately put him on the active roster during the second half of the season. He went on to make eight starts, including the playoffs, and received solid grades from Pro Football Focus. With fellow right tackle Tytus Howard traded to Cleveland, Brown is in line to take on that gig full-time for 2026.

Collins, who sustained a head injury in the Wild Card round against the Steelers, did not practice this week and was ruled out on Friday. It’s a massive blow to the Houston offense. Christian Kirk, who had 144 yards and a score last week against Pittsburgh, will profile as the team’s top receiver with Collins out. Brown tried to play but was unable to fight through an ankle injury.

This is good news for the Texans’ offense. Brown’s 68.6 PFF offense grade ranks second among the Texans’ offensive line starters. Brown will help fend off the Chargers’ talented front-seven defenders as the Texans seek to secure a postseason appearance.

Brown left in Week 16 against the Raiders and now starts out the week not practicing. He is listed with ankle and knee issues and would be a notable loss if he cannot go Week 17 against the Chargers. With Aireontae Ersery (thumb) getting surgery, the Texans need healthy offensive tackles for their final playoff push. Brown still has a couple days to get a practice in and play on Saturday.

He left late in the fourth quarter and was replaced by Blake Fisher. Ersery has had a rough rookie year as Houston’s everydown left tackle, but given the depth on hand here, it would be a loss if he missed multiple weeks. Trent Brown also left the game at the two-minute warning, though he wasn’t given a designation before the end of the game. His status will be worth monitoring.

After missing each of the last two games with a knee injury, Ingram looks likely to go on Thursday night. Ingram has posted back-to-back full practices this week. Tytus Howard (ankle/knee) and Trent Brown (hand/knee) were both limited participants on Monday and Tuesday and also look to be trending towards playing.

Brown joined the Texans on a one-year, $3 million deal in March but was unable to crack the 53-man roster while recovering from a season-ending knee injury suffered in September. The 10-year veteran most recently played for the Bengals. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport suggests the Texans will place the veteran tackle on the practice squad, should he clear waivers, to “get healthy and ready,” adding that he will likely be available for the 53-man roster in short order.

Brown must recover from a season-ending knee injury suffered on September 23rd, 2024. Assuming he can return to form, though, this is a great signing for the Texans. Brown is an extremely accomplished offensive tackle, with 3,005 snaps logged at left tackle and another 1,579 at right tackle. He can play effectively both as in pass protection and as a run blocker.