Tough blow for the Houston O-line! Jarrett Patterson’s latest injury news has us all holding our breath—key injuries keep piling up.
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NFL insider Aaron Wilson dropped a mid-game bombshell: Patterson was “questionable to return” due to a potential concussion. The rookie center was swiftly ushered off for evaluation, leaving fans and teammates anxious about the O-line’s stability. “Texans center-guard Jarrett Patterson is questionable to return with a concussion he’s being evaluated for @KPRC2,” Wilson’s tweet read. It’s a crucial loss!
#Texans center-guard Jarrett Patterson is questionable to return with a concussion he’s being evaluated for @KPRC2
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) October 27, 2024
The Texans’ O-line woes are nothing new. The Notre Dame sixth-round draft Patterson initially got the starting nod due to a preseason hamstring injury to fellow rookie Juice Scruggs. The O-line depth was already razor-thin after Scruggs. Patterson didn’t miss a beat, though. He started all seven games this season until Sunday’s matchup against the Colts.
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The 25-year-old’s exit has shaken things up BIG TIME for Houston. Initially, Patterson began the game on the bench but entered at left guard in the first half, where he took the place of the struggling Kenyon Green. However, with Patterson’s injury coming forth, Green has managed to enter the contest again.
There’s some hope, though. Juice Scruggs could return if his practice window opens this week. “We’ll see who goes out there,” alluded HC DeMeco Ryans, eyeing a crucial Week 9 matchup. The Texans need stability—and fast.
Last season, Jarrett Patterson broke his fibula.
Rookie center Jarrett Patterson’s resilience shone amid injury setback
The Notre Dame rookie standout suffered a fractured fibula last year. Fortunately, Patterson avoided surgery—a silver lining in a rough patch.
The injury—confirmed as a non-weight-bearing fibula fracture—came during the team’s final offensive drive in a 15-13 loss to the Panthers. HC Ryans didn’t mince words: “Losing your center is tough… Patterson’s been a staple for us this season.”
The rookie center had quickly earned his stripes, filling in admirably after injuries to
Scott Quessenberry and Juice Scruggs. “Jarrett has been a staple for us,” said the head coach, expressing confidence in Patterson’s eventual return. “Hopefully we can get him back… Very pleased with what he was able to do stepping in. Smart player, tough player, played well for us. We’ll be doing some more shuffling around there.”
With the potential for a late-season comeback, Patterson’s resilience remained a key talking point for the Texans’ coaching staff.
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