Jawhar Jordan - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Steelers and Texans nearly at full strength for wild-card showdown

The Houston Texans and Pittsburgh Steelers are both in good shape heading into their wild-card showdown

21 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Not playing Monday Jordan (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's wild-card game in Pittsburgh.

Impact Jordan came out of Week 18 with a high-ankle sprain and wasn't able to practice in any capacity Thursday through Saturday, so the decision to keep him on the sideline comes as little surprise. With Jordan set to be inactive, Houston's backfield options behind starter Woody Marks will be Nick Chubb, Dare Ogunbowale and British Brooks. Jordan's next chance for game action will come in the divisional round, assuming the Texans emerged victorious Monday.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Texans' rotational RB in doubt to play against Steelers | Sporting News Jawhar Jordan has been a valuable depth piece for the Texans, but his ankle injury has put his gameday status in question.

3 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Still not practicing Jordan (ankle) remained sidelined at practice Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Per Wilson, Jordan -- who was listed as a non-participant Thursday -- is dealing with high-ankle sprain, which clouds his status for Monday night's playoff opener against the Steelers. If he ends up limited or out, added backfield snaps behind Woody Marks would be available for Nick Chubb and Dare Ogunbowale, with British Brooks available to mix in.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Skips practice with high-ankle sprain Jordan didn't participate in Thursday's practice due to a high-ankle sprain, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Though Houston has a longer turnaround for its playoff opener with a Monday matchup versus the Steelers, Jordan was a spectator to begin the week of prep after he was forced out of this past Sunday's regular-season finale against the Colts due to the injury. Before getting hurt, Jordan appeared to have overtaken Nick Chubb as the preferred backup option at running back behind Woody Marks, but the second-year player out of Louisville now looks like he could be at risk of being sidelined for the wild-card round. Jordan will have two more chances to potentially practice this week before the Texans decide whether he'll take a designation into Monday's game.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Texans' defense sets franchise records, prepares for Steelers in playoffs

The Houston Texans wrapped up the best defensive season in franchise history with a win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

Texans win 38-30 over Colts, clinch No. 5 seed in AFC playoffs

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

Won't return Sunday Jordan (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Colts.

Impact Jordan injured his ankle during the first half of Sunday's game. The injury has been deemed severe enough for the second-year pro to not return and could impact his availability for the wild-card round of the AFC playoffs. Dare Ogunbowale and British Brooks are poised to see more snaps out of the backfield behind Woody Marks in Jordan's absence.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Hurts ankle Sunday Jordan exited Sunday's game against the Colts after sustaining an ankle injury.

Impact Prior to that, Jordan carried five times for three yards. In his absence, Dare Ogunbowale and British Brooks are available to handle backfield touches behind Woody Marks.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Texans defy odds to reach playoffs after 0-3 start, extend winning streak to eight games

The Houston Texans became the fifth team since 1990 to reach the playoffs after opening the season 0-3 and the first team to do it twice with their win over the Los Angeles Charger...

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Keeps role in Houston's backfield Jordan rushed the ball eight times for 36 yards in Saturday's 20-16 win over the Chargers.

Impact Woody Marks returned from a one-game absence to retake the lead role in Houdton's backfield, though Jordan usurped Nick Chubb for the complementary role. Jordan chipped in decent gains of 10 and nine yards with his opportunity and looks to be in position to contribute to Houston's postseason run.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Is Jawhar Jordan playing today? Why Texans RB is off to slow start in Week 17 | Sporting News Houston Texans running back Jawhar Jordan is off to a lackluster start in the Week 17 game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Here's a closer...

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Fantasy start or sit Week 17: Woody Marks, Jawhar Jordan, Dalton Schultz | Sporting News Some fantasy football start or sit advice for Houston Texans running backs Woody Marks and Jawhar Jordan and tight end Dalton Schultz ahead...

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Leading rusher on 15 attempts Jordan handled 15 carries for 53 yards while catching all five of his targets for 17 yards in Sunday's 23-21 win over the Raiders.

Impact Nick Chubb (6-33-0) got the start in place of Woody Marks (ankle) on Sunday, but it was Jordan who paced the Texans' backfield in touches and production in the win. Jordan was signed from the practice squad early in the practice week to help address the team's ailing running back situation. The 2024 sixth-round pick averaged under four yards per carry and failed to hit pay dirt, resulting in a pedestrian fantasy score. Marks was able to get in a limited practice before ultimately being ruled out for Week 16, so Jordan's run of relevance may last just one game if the former is able to suit up against the Chargers on Saturday.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jawhar Jordan, Nick Chubb Week 16 start or sit advice with Woody Marks not expected to play | Sporting News Houston Texans running back Woody Marks is not expected to play in Week 16, which sets up a murky situation in the backfield between Nick Ch...

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.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

Texans' top-ranked defense looks to extend winning streak against the struggling Raiders

Houston’s top-ranked defense has been dominating teams for most of the season

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Texans running back room in flux with Nick Chubb back, Woody Marks sidelined and Jawhar Jordan promoted If there's one legitimate cause for concern for the Houston Texans moving forward this season, it's that through 14 games Houston ranks 23rd...

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • TOROTIMES.COM

Texans' Jawhar Jordan gets major contract update after 101-yard game | Sporting News Well deserved recognition for the rookie.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Appointed to roster The Texans signed Jordan off their practice squad Tuesday.

Impact Houston still had the ability to elevate Jordan from the practice squad on two more occasions, but the Texans evidently didn't want to risk him getting poached by another team following his impressive showing in his NFL debut during this past Sunday's 40-20 win over the Cardinals. With Nick Chubb (ribs) inactive for the contest and with Woody Marks (ankle) missing the entire second half, Jordan stepped in and carried 15 times for 101 yards to go with two receptions for 17 yards. Jordan should have at least a small role in the game plan in this Sunday's game against the Raiders if at least one of Chubb and Marks misses the contest, though head coach DeMeco Ryans already suggested Monday that Marks wasn't expected to miss additional time. If both Marks and Chubb are available, Jordan might have more difficulty finding snaps on offense, and he may even be at risk of being inactive for Week 16 since fellow depth backs Dare Ogunbowale and British Brooks are both core special-teams contributors.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jawhar Jordan reveals surprising issue he had during first NFL game Unless you were grinding a whole lot of ACC football during the 2022 and 2023 seasons, your first real introduction to Jawhar Jordan was lik...

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • TOROTIMES.COM

Back with practice squad Jordan reverted to the Texans' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Jordan was elevated to make his professional debut in Week 15 against the Cardinals, ultimately having a rather productive day. The running back was helping fill in for Nick Chubb (ribs), who was inactive, but he was also thrust into a more substantial role when Woody Marks was sidelined for the second half with an ankle injury. Jordan ended up turning 15 carries into 101 yards while he also reeled in both of his targets for 17 yards in the team's 40-20 win over Arizona. If one or both of Chubb and Marks are sidelined in Week 16, Jordan could operate as the team's featured back against the Raiders.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Texans dominate Cardinals with explosive start, extend winning streak to 6 games

The Houston Texans got off to a fast start Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals and never looked back as they extended their winning streak to six games with a 40-20 victory

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

DeMeco Ryans provides injury update on Woody Marks before praising surprising performance of Jawhar Jordan For weeks, hell, months even, Houston Texans fans have been clamoring for head coach DeMeco Ryans to give them Woody. Woody Marks, that is....

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • TOROTIMES.COM

Tops century mark in rushing yards Jordan carried the ball 15 times for 101 yards and caught both his targets for 17 yards in Sunday's 40-20 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Nick Chubb (ribs) was inactive, and Woody Marks picked up an ankle injury in the first quarter and didn't return in the second half, which left Jordan to handle the bulk of the work in the backfield to close out the rout. The 2024 sixth-round pick took full advantage of the first action of his NFL career with an outstanding performance. The score was 23-7 at halftime, which may have contributed to the decision to shut down Marks, and it's not clear yet how much time Chubb might need to miss. At the very least, Jordan showed he can be relied upon if needed, which could come as soon as Week 16 against the Raiders.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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