Jake Hansen - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Lands on IR The Texans placed Hansen (chest) on injured reserve Thursday.

Impact Hansen will miss at least the final two games of the regular season and Houston's first two postseason contests due to his placement on IR, but he could return after that if the team advances further in the playoffs. The reserve linebacker has operated as a key contributor on special teams across his 15 regular-season appearances.

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Tuesday Hansen (chest) did not practice Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Hansen suffered a chest injury in Sunday's win over the Raiders. The reserve linebacker and special-teamer has appeared in all 15 games this season, producing 19 tackles (11 solo) on nine defensive snaps and another 306 on special teams.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Questionable to return Hansen (chest) is questionable to return to Sunday's matchup against the Raiders.

Impact Hansen sustained a chest injury in the first half, leaving his status for the remainder of the game up in the air. The 27-year-old will continue to see action on special teams if he manages to return to versus Las Vegas.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Agrees to contract extension The Texans signed Hansen to a one-year contract extension Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Hansen will now be tied to the team through the 2026 campaign. The 27-year-old has logged 10 tackles (six solo) while playing almost exclusively on special teams.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 23, 2025 • Associated Press

OU basketball adds Jake Hansen, three-star SG, to 2025 recruiting class OU men's basketball landed a commitment from 2025 three-star shooting guard Jake Hansen on Thursday.

MAY 2, 2025 • OKLAHOMAN.COM

Returns to Houston The Texans re-signed Hansen to a one-year contract Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Hansen appeared in 16 regular-season games for the Texans last season, making two starts. He finished the year with a career-best 28 tackles (17 solo), including 1.0 sacks. Hansen sees the bulk of his snaps on special teams.

MARCH 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Saturday Hansen (ankle) doesn't carry an injury designation into Saturday's wild card playoff game against the Chargers, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hansen was injured in the Week 18 regular-season finale against the Titans and missed the remainder of the contest. He upgraded from DNP on Tuesday to limited Wednesday and then full Thursday, avoiding a designation altogether. Mainly a special-teams asset, Hansen played just 134 defensive snaps during the regular season.

JANUARY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Done for remainder of Week 18 Hansen (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's matchup versus Tennessee.

Impact Hansen was deemed questionable to return at the start of the fourth quarter and was ruled out late in the period. He logged two tackles on special teams prior to being hurt. Hansen will now set his sights on trying to recover in time for Houston's wild-card round matchup next weekend.

JANUARY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Exits game due to ankle injury Hansen (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Titans.

Impact Hansen injured his ankle in the third quarter of Sunday's game. Neville Hewitt and Devin White should see a slight uptick in defensive snaps for as long as Hansen remains sidelined.

JANUARY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Active for SNF Hansen (ankle) is active for Sunday Night Football against the Lions.

Impact The middle linebacker was a limited participant in practice Wednesday before missing the last two sessions of the week. Hansen played 18 special-teams snaps in the Texans' Week 9 loss to the Jets. The third-year pro has played on 98 defensive snaps this season.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Hansen (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Lions.

Impact Hansen appears to be trending toward not playing in Week 10, as he opened the Texans' week of practice with a limited session but followed that with back-to-back DNPs. If Hansen can't play through his ankle issue Sunday, Jamal Hill will likely serve as Houston's top middle linebacker.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs limited session Wednesday Hansen (ankle) practiced in a limited fashion Wednesday.

Impact It appears the Illinois product picked up an ankle injury in the Texans' Week 9 loss to the Jets, despite playing 18 special-teams snaps. Hansen's participation in practice Thursday and Friday will likely be the best indicator of whether he can play through the pain in Sunday's matchup against the Lions.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs seven stops vs. Packers Hansen recorded seven total tackles (four solo), including one tackle for loss, in Sunday's 24-22 loss to the Packers.

Impact The Illinois product filled in for the injured Henry To'oTo'o (concussion) and played well, finishing third on the Texans in total tackles. Hansen has now played 181 total snaps (67 defensive and 114 on special teams) and recorded 15 total tackles in six appearances this season. He's expected to continue serving as one of the Texans' top backup inside linebackers as the year progresses.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No injury designation Hansen (back) holds no injury designation for Sunday's game against New England.

Impact Hansen is now active after missing out on last week's win over the Bills. He'll return to the field likely continuing to only play on special teams as he has so far this season.

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing yet Hansen (back) did not practice Wednesday.

Impact Hansen missed Sunday's win over the Bills with the injury and remains sidelined for the start of Week 6 prep. His absence to start the week casts a shadow of doubt on his ability to return against New England; however, as an exclusive special teams contributor, his potential to sit out wouldn't impact the Texans' defensive game plan.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Sunday Hansen (back) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bills.

Impact Hansen will miss his first game of the season due to a back injury. He's played exclusively on special teams this season, so his absence shouldn't impact Houston's defense.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Sunday Hansen (back) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bills.

Impact Hansen will miss his first game of the season due to a back injury. He's played exclusively on special teams this season, so his absence shouldn't impact Houston's defense.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Missing another week Hansen (hand) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Impact Hansen broke his hand in the Texans' Week 9 win over the Buccaneers, and he's now in line to miss his third consecutive game as he continues to recover from that break. Cory Littleton is expected to see more snaps in Houton's linebacker corps with Hansen missing another game.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Missing Week 10 Hansen (hand) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The 25-year-old suffered a broken hand during the Texans' Week 9 win over the Buccaneers, so it's no surprise that he'll be inactive this Sunday. Corey Littleton is expected to see an uptick in work in Houston's linebacker corps with Hansen missing time.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with injury Hansen has exited Sunday's game against the Buccaneers with a hand injury.

Impact Hansen is considered questionable to return. His absence will likely have more impact on the team's special teams unit than defense, although it will lighten their depth at linebacker while he is unable to play.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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