Jalen Pitre - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Contract restructured Pitre had $9 million of his salary converted into a signing bonus by the Texans on Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact The restructuring of Pitre's contract adds two void years and creates additional cap space for the Texans ahead of the 2026 season. Pitre is one of Houston's most impactful defenders, recording 74 total tackles and 12 passes defensed, including four interceptions, across just 14 regular-season games while operating as the team's top nickel last year. The Baylor product is expected to remain a key piece on the Texans' defense, starting alongside Derek Stingley and Kamari Lassiter.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 14 • FOX SPORTS

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Why Jalen Pitre has a big helmet that looks different than his Texans teammates | Sporting News There's a smart, logical reason for this.

JANUARY 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Texans Defender Calls Out NFL for Jalen Pitre's All-Pro Snub The Houston Texans saw one of their top defensive backs left off the list for this year's All-Pro selections.

JANUARY 11 • SI.COM

Continues growth in new role Pitre had 74 tackles, 12 passes defensed and four interceptions over 14 regular-season games in 2025.

Impact Pitre, who played safety his first two seasons in the NFL, enjoyed another strong season as a nickel corner. In some ways, he's a key piece to the NFL's top-ranked defense, because he hits like a linebacker and can cover (88.1 coverage grade). The Texans can roll with a 4-2-5 alignment, as they often did in 2025, while not being vulnerable when offenses go big and try to run the ball on Houston. The team recognized Pitre's value by locking him for a three-year extension prior to the 2025 season.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 7 • Associated Press

Steady in Week 16 win Pitre posted seven tackles (six solo) and a defensed pass Sunday in a 23-21 win against the Raiders.

Impact Pitre tied for third on the Texans in stops in the narrow victory. After missing three games while in concussion protocol, Pitre has logged every defensive snap for Houston over the past four weeks. He's up to 66 tackles and 11 defensed passes, including four pickoffs, over 12 games this season.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Steph Curry? Shohei Ohtani? Jalen Pitre struggles to find comparison for Derek Stingley Jr. For some athletes, there reaches a point where they've mastered their craft to such a degree that it requires any comparisons to be one that...

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • TOROTIMES.COM

Texans look to extend winning streak to 7 games in matchup with Raiders, losers of 8 straight

Houston's top-ranked defense will face the NFL's worst offense Sunday when the Texans host the Las Vegas Raiders

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Why 'Big Money Pitre' is the 'X-Factor' of the Houston Texans defense Over the past three months as the Site Expert here at Toro Times, I've written plenty about Jalen Pitre. He was the subject of my first 'Def...

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • TOROTIMES.COM

Bears can go from first to out of the playoffs with a tough schedule and inconsistent QB play

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DECEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Part of smothering defense Pitre logged six tackles and an interception in Sunday's 20-10 win over Kansas City in Week 14.

Impact Pitre was prominent in the game which was dominated by Houston's defense. He was part of an effort that limited Travis Kelce (one catch, five targets, eight yards), who was a big reason why the Texans' 2024 season ended in the playoffs. Pitre also had the signature play of the game when he blew up Rashee Rice late in the third quarter. The cornerback followed that with an interception in the fourth quarter, one of three picks thrown by Kanas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Since returning from a three-game absence due to a concussion in Week 13, Pitre has nine tackles (five solo) and four passes defensed.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Why Texans 5 Jalen Pitre's helmet looks different than his Houston teammates | Sporting News The talented safety got noticed on Sunday night.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Returning in Week 13 Head coach DeMeco Ryans confirmed Friday that Pitre has cleared concussion protocol and will play in Sunday's matchup against the Colts, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chroni...

Impact Pitre had missed the Texans' last three games after sustaining a concussion in the Week 9 loss to the Broncos. The fourth-year pro is an integral part of Houston's defense, recording 46 total tackles and five passes defensed, including three interceptions, across just eight appearances this season. Now fully healthy, he's expected to play as the Texans' top slot defender in Sunday's divisional clash.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited at practice Pitre (concussion) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Pitre has missed three games in a row while recovering from a concussion, and he still has to clear concussion protocol. The cornerback will have two more opportunities to practice in full before Sunday's contest against the Colts.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bills bench WR Keon Coleman for 2nd straight game after he was late for meeting last week

Buffalo receiver Keon Coleman was a healthy scratch for Thursday night's game against the Houston Texans

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Ruled out for TNF Coach DeMeco Ryans said Pitre (concussion) will not play in Thursday night's game against the Bills, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Quarterback C.J. Stroud will miss third straight game with concussion when Texans host Bills

Houston quarterback C

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Estimated as limited Monday The Texans listed Pitre (concussion) as a limited practice participant on Monday's estimated report.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Texans win in final seconds, but must improve to beat Bills

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NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

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NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Remaining in concussion protocol Pitre (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Tennessee.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Texans QB C.J. Stroud to miss 2nd game with concussion The Houston Texans have ruled out quarterback C.J.Stroud for the second straight week due to a concussion.Coach DeMeco Ryans said Thursday t...

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

Texans' C.J. Stroud to miss second game due to concussion; Davis Mills to start

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NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Doesn't practice Wednesday Pitre (concussion) did not practice Wednesday.

Impact Pitre was unable to play against the Jaguars in Week 10 after not being able to practice 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 for as long as Pitre is sidelined.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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