Jawhar Jordan - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Back with Houston on practice squad The Texans signed Jordan to their practice squad Monday.

Impact A sixth-round pick in 2024, Jordan has spent his entire three-year career in the Texans organization, despite having been waived on three occasions. He spent most of his first two seasons on the practice squad and didn't make his NFL debut until Week 15 of the 2025 campaign, when he ran for 101 yards on 15 carries and added two receptions for 17 yards in a win over the Cardinals. Jordan received playing time in the remaining three contests of the regular season, churning out 92 yards on 28 carries to go with five catches for 17 yards, but he went unused during the Texans' two-game playoff run. After he was unable to win a spot on the roster coming out of the preseason, Jordan will likely rank as the Texans' top choice to receive a promotion from the practice squad if David Montgomery or Woody Marks miss time at any point in 2026.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Texans Jordan (hip) was waived by the Texans on Sunday.

Impact Jordan pushed past the hip injury that hampered him in camp, but he did not make the final roster. He provided a spark out of the backfield at times late in the 2025 season for the Texans, which could keep him on other teams' radar as a waiver claim candidate.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back at practice during coming week Jordan (hip) is likely to resume practicing next week, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Jordan has been dealing with a strained hip flexor and didn't play at all during the preseason slate. However, the 27-year-old should be good to go for the beginning of the regular season as long as he doesn't experience any setbacks during upcoming practices. Jordan is slated to work as Houston's No. 3 RB this year behind David Montgomery and Woody Marks.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Monday Jordan (hip) did not participate at practice Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Jordan suffered a hip flexor strain at practice in early August, and he still appears to be less than 100 percent. Fellow running back British Brooks (hand) returned to practice Monday after missing three weeks following hand surgery, and the two players are battling to secure a spot on Houston's initial 53-man roster as reserve options behind Woody Marks and David Montgomery.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Texans RB Jawhar Jordan Suffers Injury at Training Camp The Houston Texans' running back room takes another hit with Jawhar Jordan's latest injury.

AUGUST 9 • SI.COM

Sidelined due to hip injury Jordan is dealing with a hip flexor strain and will be sidelined for "roughly a week," Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Per Wilson, Jordan has been having a good camp, but he'll have to take some time off due to the injury. That likely rules him out of Houston's first preseason game (Thursday, Aug. 13, versus the Chargers), but Jordan could still get a chance to show off his skill set in game action before the start of the regular season. As it currently stands, he's expected to work as the Texans' third running back this season behind David Montgomery and Woody Marks.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Jawhar Jordan's breakout camp is reshaping the Texans' RB battle According to Houston Chronicle Texans reporter Jonathan Alexander, the battle for RB3 with the Houston Texans looks like Jawhar Jordan's to...

AUGUST 5 • TOROTIMES.COM

Jawhar Jordan, Alijah Huzzie Ready to Roll at Camp Wednesday morning it all begins.

JULY 28 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Solidifying RB3 case Texans running backs coach Danny Barrett said Jordan is "playing faster than he was last year" as he competes to secure the No. 3 running back spot behind David Montgomery and Wood...

Impact Jordan flashed genuine juice in his regular-season debut last season, rushing for 101 yards on 15 carries in a Week 15 matchup against the Cardinals. His 50-yard breakaway in that game was the Texans' longest run of the season. Now, the 26-year-old is competing against undrafted rookies Noah Whittington and Joshua Pitsenberger and veteran Evan Hull for a roster spot. British Brooks' special-teams acumen also complicates the backfield math, but the improvement Barrett noted in Jordan's speed, third-down work and hands make the 2024 sixth-round pick the early favorite for the No. 3 gig.

JULY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Texans' sole 100-yard rusher of 2025 may be fighting for a roster spot soon Houston Texans RB Jawhar Jordan may be facing stiff competition for RB3 when training camp arrives.

MAY 6 • TOROTIMES.COM

Under contract for 2026 Jordan finished the 2025 season with 43 carries for 193 yards over four regular-season games. He added seven catches on seven targets for 34 yards.

Impact Jordan was signed off the practice squad in late in the season when both Woody Marks and Nick Chubb were hobbled by injury. Jordan had an impressive debut in Week 15, when he had 15 carries for 101 yards in a win over Arizona. With better health in the backfield, Jordan was inactive for both of Houston's playoff games. He's under contract for 2026, and the Texans are expected to added pieces to their backfield during the offseason.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Sunday Jordan is inactive for Sunday's divisional-round game against the Patriots.

Impact Jordan, who sat out this past Monday's wild-card win at Pittsburgh due to a high-ankle sprain that he sustained Week 18 against the Colts, had approached the contest without an injury designation, but the running back won't be available versus New England after all. In his continued absence, Woody Marks will continue to lead Houston's backfield Sunday, with Nick Chubb next up for carries.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Sunday Jordan (ankle) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's divisional-round game in New England.

Impact Jordan sat out Monday's wild-card win at Pittsburgh due to a high-ankle sprain that he sustained Week 18 against the Colts. After opening this week with limited listings Wednesday and Thursday, he returned to a full practice Friday, which was enough for the Texans to clear him ahead of the weekend. Jordan thus will be in the mix for RB reps along with Nick Chubb behind starter Woody Marks on Sunday.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Another limited practice Jordan (ankle) remained limited at practice Thursday.

Impact Jordan, who was also limited at practice Wednesday, missed this past Monday's wild-card win over the Steelers while dealing with a high-ankle sprain that he sustained in Week 18. However, the running back's ability to practice both Wednesday and Thursday, albeit in a limited fashion, offers hope that he could return to action for Sunday's divisional-round contest against the Patriots. Friday's injury report will reveal whether Jordan heads into the weekend with an injury designation or cleared to rejoin a Houston backfield that also includes Nick Chubb and is led by Woody Marks.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Wednesday Jordan (ankle) was limited at practice Wednesday.

Impact Jordan, who is managing a high-ankle sprain that he sustained in Week 18, didn't practice last week before being ruled out for this past Monday's wild-card win over the Steelers. The running back's return to the field Wednesday, albeit in a limited capacity, is a step in the right direction for him ahead of Sunday's divisional-round contest against the Patriots. If Jordan is able to return to action this weekend, he'd be in line to work in a complementary role in a Houston backfield led by Woody Marks, which also includes Nick Chubb.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

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

JANUARY 13 • 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.

JANUARY 10 • 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.

JANUARY 10 • 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.

JANUARY 9 • 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.

JANUARY 8 • 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

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