The Houston Texans might be down an offensive weapon heading into next week’s preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Tight end Teagan Quitoriano was carted off the field Thursday night during the second quarter of the Pro Football Hall of Fame game against the Chicago Bears. He did not return before suspended play due to severe weather conditions.
According to KPRC 2 Sports, Quitoriano is being evaluated for a lower-body injury.
#Texans tight end Teagan Quitoriano being evaluated for a lower body injury, per a league source @KPRC2
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 2, 2024
Quitoriano, a 2022 sixth-round pick out of Oregon State, seemed poised for a promising night in Canton, Ohio as the starting tight end for the offense. During the opening drive, he caught a 9-yard touchdown pass from Davis Mills to give Houston an early 7-0 lead.
He finished with two receptions for 21 yards on two targets before he got hurt.
While Quitoriano was the only player carted off, two other Texans left the game early due to injury. Linebacker Jake Hansen headed to the locker room after being evaluated in the blue medical tent before halftime and did not return.
DAVIS TO TEAGAN FOR THE TD ‼️ pic.twitter.com/H9y4TlmNLH
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Defensive back Lonnie Johnson Jr. took a knee to his head at the start of the third quarter and went to the locker room with trainers without his helmet. He also did not return before the game ceased play.
All three players are trying to make the roster and are mostly expected to find a role on special teams. With starters out, Thursday was the ideal night for them to see an expanded role in playing time.
Texans Wire will keep you updated on the status of all three players and the return of Thursday night’s game.
