The Houston Texans gained back former first-round offensive lineman Kenyon Green this past week following the bye, but another member of the trench play might be out for a while.
According to KPRC2 Sports’ Aaron Wilson, second-year offensive lineman Juice Scruggs could miss multiple weeks after suffering a foot injury in Week 13’s victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Texans coach DeMeco Ryans did mention the team could be without Scruggs for Sunday’s contest against the Miami Dolphins, but did not state he was officially out. Green, who started the first four games at left guard, could return to the lineup for the first time since Week 9 after being elevated off the injured reserve Monday.
Houston could move right tackle Tytus Howard inside the guard while kicking second-round pick Blake Fisher out to his natural right tackle spot. Houston could also start Kendrick Green, who filled in for Kenyon Green during the team’s loss against the New York Jets on Halloween.
Two games regarded as minimum for Juice Scruggs (foot) to be sidelined, longest recovery projection is three games for #Texans guard-center @KPRC2 https://t.co/NDaRzD4akR
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) December 11, 2024
A former two-time All-American, the third-year guard struggled mightily in pass protection, allowing the most quarterback pressures for a guard, and the third-most sacks.
He was better with run blocking, helping Joe Mixon pick up steam before following his return from an ankle injury.
“Getting Kenyon back is helpful,” Ryans said Monday. “We will see how those guys continue to progress throughout the week and see where they are and if they can help us this week or not.”
#Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said he’ll look for ‘accountability’ as team contemplates replacements for Juice Scruggs.
More @KPRC2 on Scruggs out two to three weeks per sources https://t.co/NDaRzD4akR pic.twitter.com/T5FGukoRw6— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) December 11, 2024
Linebacker Christian Harris was at practice at a limited capacity for the first time since training camp.
Kickoff against a surging Miami roster is scheduled for noon CT at NRG Stadium.
