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Top M.J. Stewart News
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Texans' M.J. Stewart: Moves up depth chart
Stewart is expected to take over as a starting safety after the Texans released C.J. Gardner-Johnson on Wednesday, Sam Warren of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Gardner-Johnson's tenure in Houston lasted just three games before head coach DeMeco Ryans pushed the eject button. Ryans talked about having a "great pulse" of the locker room and "what's going on" as factors that influenced his decision. The 30-year-old Stewart is in his fourth season with the Texans and is familiar with the operation. He's played just five snaps in 2025 but has extensive experience as a backup in previous seasons, which makes Ryans believe he can handle the promotion.
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Texans' M.J. Stewart: Staying in Houston another year
The Texans will sign Stewart to a one-year contract, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Stewart played in 15 regular-season games for the Texans in 2024, and although he didn't see the field much on defense, he was a major special-teams contributor. The fact Houston lost fellow safety Eric Murray to Jacksonville in free agency helped lead to Stewart being retained. He projects to contribute primarily on special teams again in 2025.
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Texans' M.J. Stewart: Suiting up
Stewart (knee) is active Sunday against the Vikings.
Stewart has yet to play this season due to the injury and will be making his season debut when he takes the field. The veteran safety will bolster the team's depth in the secondary but will primarily see action on special teams.
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Texans' M.J. Stewart: Questionable vs. Minnesota
Stewart (knee) was a limited participant in Friday's practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Vikings.
Stewart has been held out for the first two games of the season due to a knee injury he sustained in early September. The fact he was able to practice all three days, albeit in a limited capacity, gives the 2018 second-round pick a fair shot of suiting up for the first time this year. If he does play, Stewart will likely be limited to special-teams duties.
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Texans' M.J. Stewart: Won't play Week 2
Stewart (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest versus Chicago.
Stewart will miss his second straight game to open the campaign due to a knee issue. The safety didn't practice in any capacity this week, so his status for Week 3 may also be in doubt. When healthy, Stewart is expected to work in a backup role for the Texans.
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Texans' M.J. Stewart: Won't play Sunday
Stewart (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts.
The seventh-year pro failed to log a single practice session this week due to a knee injury, so it's no surprise that he won't be suiting up Sunday. With Stewart sidelined in Week 1, expect Calen Bullock and Eric Murray to assume the reserve safety roles.
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Texans' M.J. Stewart: Dealing with knee injury
Stewart did not participate in practice both Wednesday and Thursday due to a knee injury.
Stewart has one more chance Friday to practice in some capacity ahead of Sunday's regular-season opener against the Colts. The 2018 second-round pick is set to serve in a backup role at safety behind starters Jalen Pitre and Jimmie Ward.
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Texans' M.J. Stewart: Healthy again
Stewart (shoulder) does not carry an injury designation heading into training camp, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Stewart fractured his shoulder last November against the Buccaneers and missed the rest of the season. The safety recorded 22 tackles in eight games in 2023. The seventh-year pro returns for the final year of his contract in 2024.
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Texans' M.J. Stewart: Lands on IR
Stewart (shoulder) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Stewart suffered a fractured shoulder in Sunday's win over the Buccaneers and was expected to be out long-term, so his move to IR does not come as a surprise. He'll now be forced to miss at least the next four games, but a longer recovery time could be needed for the North Carolina product.
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Texans' M.J. Stewart: Suffers long-term injury
Stewart's shoulder injury is expected to require a long-term recovery, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Stewart stepped in for the injured Jimmie Ward (hamstring) this past Sunday before suffering a shoulder injury of his own. The 28-year-old safety has appeared in eight games for the Texans this year, recording 22 total tackles and one forced fumble. Stewart could very well end up on injured reserve in the near future.
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Texans' M.J. Stewart: Needs MRI
Stewart, who left Sunday's 39-37 win over the Buccaneers with a shoulder injury, will undergo an MRI on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Stewart exited the game after coming in to replace Jimmie Ward, who suffered a hamstring injury. The former had his arm in a sling after the game and appears in danger of missing time moving forward. With Stewart and Ward likely to be questionable or worse for Week 10 against the Bengals, DeAndre Houston-Carson may be in line for an expanded role in the contest.
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Texans' M.J. Stewart: Will not return
Stewart (shoulder) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.
Stewart stepped in at strong safety after Jimmie Ward suffered a hamstring injury earlier in the game, and now both will not return. DeAndre Houston-Carson has taken their place in the secondary.
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Texans' M.J. Stewart: Exits with shoulder injury
Stewart is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Buccaneers with a shoulder injury.
Stewart suffered an injury of his own after coming off the bench to replace starting safety Jimmie Ward (hamstring), who is also listed as questionable to return. DeAndre Houston-Carson ended up stepping in to replace Stewart, who recorded three tackles prior to his departure.
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Texans' M.J. Stewart: Sees big snap reduction
Stewart recorded no tackles while playing four snaps on defense and 22 on special teams in the Texans' 37-17 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.
After recording 10 tackles and a forced fumble while playing every snap on defense in the Texans' Week 2 loss to the Colts, Stewart moved back into a reserve role Sunday with Eric Murray and Jimmie Ward making their returns from injury. Though he played only four snaps on defense Week 3, Stewart's role could become further reduced Sunday against the Steelers if fellow safety Jalen Pitre (chest) is able to return from a two-game absence.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 5-11, 205 lbs |
| Birthplace: Arlington, VA |
| Age: 30 |
| School: North Carolina |
| Experience: 8 |