Texans LB Jake Hansen suffers injury during training camp, severity unknown

One player for the Houston Texans is already down entering Day 3.

Linebacker Jake Hansen suffered a lower-body injury during team drills at training camp. He was lifted into the back of the cart and carried off for further evaluation.

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coach DeMeco Ryans did not have an update on Hansen's status following practice but did say they believe it was a foot injury and that they don’t know the extent of it.

DeMeco Ryans on Jake Hansen:

“Seems to be a foot injury. We don’t know the extent of it. https://t.co/6sLxCLi5nX pic.twitter.com/VFC56nf9Kf

— Houston Stressans (@TexansCommenter) July 30, 2026

Hansen, an undrafted free agent out of Illinois, has been part of the Texans for the last four years after reuniting with former Illinois coach Lovie Smith. Mostly seeing his impact felt on special teams,

Hansen has been a reliable depth piece at linebacker, totaling over 80 career tackles. Last season, he recorded 19 tackles.

The Texans are already down one linebacker with E.J. Speed on the PUP list to begin the year. Hansen wasn't expected to compete for a starting job, but his veteranship and knowledge of the defense should have given him a nod over other options like rookie Aidan Fisher or fellow special teams standout Jake Hummel.

Houston returns to practice on Friday before its first official practice in front of the public on Saturday morning.

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