Texans linebacker Henry To'oTo'o is expected to miss time with a shoulder injury from Houston's 36-31 loss to Buffalo, coach DeMeco Ryans said Monday. The team has not decided whether to put him on injured reserve.
To'oTo'o was injured with 2:34 left in the fourth quarter as he tackled Bills tight end Dawson Knox. He required assistance to get up, went to the sideline and did not return. Houston drafted him in the fifth round in 2023. In August, he agreed to a two-year extension worth $16 million.
The 36 points were the second-most Houston has surrendered during Ryans' tenure. Tampa Bay scored 37 against the Texans in 2023, while Baltimore posted 31 on Christmas in 2024, the last time Houston had allowed more than 30. Houston's next three games are at home against Cincinnati, at Indianapolis and at home against Dallas.
ESPN reported the injury update. All three opponents finished last season in the NFL's top 12 in scoring.