Coach DeMeco Ryans said Pitre (concussion) will not play in Thursday night's game against the Bills, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.
Pitre will miss his third straight contest due to the concussion, and the short week didn't help, as Ryans noted it wasn't enough time for Pitre to clear the protocol. Myles Bryant should again handle an expanded role in the Texans' secondary Thursday night.
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Texans' Jalen Pitre: Estimated as limited Monday
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The Texans listed Pitre (concussion) as a limited practice participant on Monday's estimated report.
Pitre has missed the Texans' last two games while in the league's concussion protocol. Even if he were to log a full practice over the next two days, he would have to pass an evaluation by an independent neurologist in order to be cleared to play against the Bills on Thursday. Myles Bryant will continue to operate in an expanded role in the Texans' secondary if Pitre is not cleared to play Week 12.
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Texans' Jalen Pitre: Remaining in concussion protocol
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Pitre (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Tennessee.
Pitre entered the league's concussion protocol following the Texans' Week 9 loss to the Broncos. He hasn't been able to practice since, and he'll miss a second consecutive game as a result. Pitre's absence means Myles Bryant will continue to work in a meaningful role in the Texans' secondary.
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Texans' Jalen Pitre: Doesn't practice Wednesday
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Pitre (concussion) did not practice Wednesday.
Pitre was unable to play against the Jaguars in Week 10 while in the league's concussion protocol. He'll have two more chances to return to practice, but he'll need to pass an evaluation from an independent neurologist in order to be cleared to play against the Titans on Sunday. Myles Bryant stepped into a prominent role on defense during the Texans' Week 9 over the Jaguars, and he would continue to see an elevated snap count as long as Pitre is sidelined.
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Texans' Jalen Pitre: Ruled out for Week 10
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Pitre (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
Pitre was unable to practice during Week 10 prep while in the league's concussion protocol and won't play in Sunday's AFC South tilt against Jacksonville. Alijah Huzzie was waived by the Texans on Thursday, so Tremon Smith could see more snaps at slot corner in Pitre's absence.
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Texans' Jalen Pitre: Sits out practice
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Pitre (concussion) didn't participate in Houston's practice Wednesday.
Pitre seemingly suffered a concussion during the team's Week 9 loss to Denver. The 26-year-old will have to clear the league's concussion protocol before he's eligible to return to the field. If Pitre can't play in Sunday's matchup against the Jaguars, Alijah Huzzie would likely serve as the team's starting slot corner in his place.
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Texans' Jalen Pitre: Nursing foot issue
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Pitre (foot) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.
Pitre was on the field for nearly all of Houston's defensive snaps during Sunday's game versus the 49ers, so it's not immediately apparent when he suffered the foot injury. In any case, he'll have two more opportunities to log a full practice before Houston releases its final practice report of the week Friday.
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Texans' Jalen Pitre: Records big pick
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Pitre had three tackles and three defensed passes, including one interception, in Sunday's 17-10 loss to Jacksonville.
Pitre followed the eyes of Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence and stepped in front of the receiver for a potential momentum-shifting interception in the fourth quarter. To that point, Houston's offense sputtered, but one play later, C.J. Stroud found Nico Collins for a 50-yard touchdown strike to knot the game at 10-10. Unfortunately for Houston, Collins lost a fumble later in the quarter as the team was driving for the go-ahead score. Pitre has 14 tackles and three passes defensed, including one interception, through the first three games.
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Texans' Jalen Pitre: Returns to Monday's game
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Pitre (ribs) has returned to Monday's game against the Buccaneers, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.
Pitre went to the locker room in the first half to be evaluated for a rib injury, but he has been cleared to return for the start of the third quarter. Jaylin Smith will revert to a rotational role at corner due to Pitre's return.
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Texans' Jalen Pitre: Placed on IR
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The Texans placed Pitre (pectoral) on injured reserve Friday.
Pitre will require surgery to address a ruptured pectoral muscle, which rules him out from the remainder of the 2024 campaign, including any postseason action Houston participates in. With Pitre unavailable, all of Eric Murray, M.J. Stewart, and Myles Bryant could benefit from increased opportunities down the stretch, including Sunday versus the Dolphins.
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Texans' Jalen Pitre: Won't play Week 13
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Pitre (pectoral) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
Pitre was unable to practice all week due to a partial pecotral tear that he suffered during the Texans' loss to the Titans this past Sunday. With Houston on a bye for Week 14, Pitre's next chance to play will be Week 15 against the Dolphins on Sunday, Dec. 15.
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Texans' Jalen Pitre: Won't return Sunday
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Pitre (shoulder) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Titans.
Pitre suffered a shoulder injury in the second quarter of Sunday's game, which is severe enough for him to be sidelined for its remainder. Jimmie Ward and M.J. Stewart will pick up additional defensive snaps in the secondary due to Pitre's injury.
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Texans' Jalen Pitre: Leaves game with shoulder injury
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Pitre (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Titans.
Pitre suffered a shoulder injury in the second quarter of Sunday's game, and he went back to the locker room after being evaluated by trainers in the blue medical tent. M.J. Stewart would be the top candidate to fill in at slot corner if Pitre is unable to return.
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Texans' Jalen Pitre: Sets up touchdown
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Pitre made four tackles, including one for a loss, and had an interception in Sunday's 23-20 win over Indianapolis in Week 8.
Pitre's contribution to the win was intercepting an Anthony Richardson pass deep in the Colts' territory. One play later, C.J. Stroud threw a seven-yard touchdown pass to Tank Dell, giving the Texans a lead it would not relinquish. Pitre moved back to a hybrid role in the secondary this season -- a similar role he played at Baylor -- playing both cornerback and safety and showed modest improvement in his coverage. Missed tackles have been an issue, as they've been throughout his career, but Pitre has shown improvement in all areas of defense.
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Texans' Jalen Pitre: Scores as nickel
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Pitre recorded two tackles, one for a loss, and scored on an interception return in Saturday's preseason game against the Giants.
Pitre, playing the nickel cornerback, kicked off the scoring when he stepped up to pick off an ill-advised pass from Daniel Jones for a five-yard return for a touchdown. The pick six was set up by defensive end Derek Barnett, who had Jones in his clutches as the ball was thrown. Pitre is returning to a hybrid style he thrived in at Baylor, playing both safety and the nickel. Not playing exclusively at safety will likely result in fewer tackles for Pitre, who had 147 during this rookie 2022 season and 84 last season.
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Texans' Jalen Pitre: Second-most tackles in win
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Pitre had seven tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 26-3 win over the Titans.
Pitre finished second on the Texans defense in tackles behind Desmond King. Pitre played every single defensive snap for the 10th time this season. The 2022 second-round pick out of Baylor has 77 tackles (54 solo), five passes defended, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery over 14 games this season.
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Texans' Jalen Pitre: Productive in close loss
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Pitre recorded nine tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 24-21 loss versus the Jaguars.
It's the best tackle total Pitre has managed since Week 5 at Atlanta. It's been a relatively disappointing season for him so far after he posted impressive numbers as a rookie in 2022, but the Broncos could prove to be a favorable matchup for him in Week 13.
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Texans' Jalen Pitre: Big day in loss
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Pitre tallied 11 total tackles (seven solo), one pass deflection and one fumble recovery during the Texans' 21-19 loss to the Falcons this Sunday.
Pitre was productive in his second game back from a chest injury that landed him in the hospital during Houston's Week 1 loss to Baltimore. The 24-year-old was the Texans' second-leading tackler this past Sunday, trailing only Henry To'oTo'o (12 tackles). Pitre seemed to be back at full health as well, playing on 100 percent of the team's defensive snaps. The 2022 second-round pick led Houston in tackles last season and finished fifth in Defensive Rookie of the Year voting, so expect him to continue wreaking havoc for the Texans' defense.
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Texans' Jalen Pitre: Won't play at Jaguars
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Pitre (chest) is listed as out for Sunday's game at Jacksonville.
After he missed practice all week, it comes as no surprise to see that Pitre will be sitting out for a second consecutive game with a bruised lung. M.J. Stewart should continue to fill in as his replacement.
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Texans' Jalen Pitre: Collects fourth INT of season
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Pitre racked up nine tackles (seven solo) and recorded an interception Saturday in a Week 16 win over the Titans.
Pitre led Houston in tackles in the victory, and he ended the contest by picking off Malik Willis' desperation heave into the end zone as time expired. Pitre has put together an outstanding rookie campaign, tallying 126 tackles, one sack and four interceptions. The tackle total leads all NFL safeties.
