Jaylen Reed - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Lands on IR The Texans placed Reed (forearm) on injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Reed will be forced to miss at least four games after breaking a metal plate in his forearm during the team's Week 13 win over the Colts. With the 22-year-old sidelined, Jalen Pitre is expected to shift over to safety alongside Calen Bullock, while Myles Bryant should fill in as the starting slot cornerback.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Kansas City Reed (forearm) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

Impact Reed was unable to practice all week while recovering from a procedure for a broken metal plate in his forearm that he suffered during the Texans' Week 13 win over the Colts. A timeline for his return hasn't been established, but his next opportunity to play is Week 15 against the Cardinals on Sunday, Dec. 14. Reed got the start safety in Week 13 against the Colts, and in his absence, Jalen Pitre is likely to shift over to safety alongside Calen Bullock while Myles Bryant serves as the slot corner.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Breaks plate in forearm Reed needs surgery after breaking a metal plate in his forearm during Sunday's 20-16 win over the Colts, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Reed had a metal plate in his forearm from his time at Penn State, and it was damaged while trying to bring down Jonathan Taylor in the Week 13 win. The rookie safety had just earned a starting spot after recording 12 total tackles and one fumble recovery in the Week 12 victory over the Bills. It's currently unclear how long Reed will be sidelined for, but it's unlikely that he's able to return for the Week 14 matchup against the Chiefs on Sunday.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out with forearm Reed (forearm) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's contest with the Colts.

Impact After a first-half exit attempting to make a third-down stop, Reed's forearm injury is severe enough that he will not be able to return. Myles Bryant will likely continue to take snaps at free safety in the absence of the starting defensive back.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with forearm Reed (forearm) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Colts.

Impact Reed left in the second quarter after sustaining a forearm injury attempting to stop a third-down run by Jonathan Taylor. The safety managed to log two total tackles before his untimely exit. The Texans are thin at safety, so other defensive backs like Tremon Smith and Myles Bryant will likely have to fill in if Reed is unable to return.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Game-high 12 stops in TNF win Reed posted 12 tackles (nine solo) and a fumble recovery during the Texans' 23-19 win over the Bills on Thursday.

Impact Reed mostly served on special teams over his five games prior to Week 12, but he was thrust into a starting position at safety after practice squad member Jalen Mills started against the Titans in Week 11. Reed took advantage of the opportunity, leading both teams with 12 tackles while recovering a Khalil Shakir fumble late in the third quarter that led to a 26-yard field goal by Ka'imi Fairbairn seven plays later. With Jimmie Ward (foot) still on the PUP list and M.J. Stewart (quadriceps) out for the rest of the season, Reed could be the Texans' second starting safety alongside Calen Bullock over the coming weeks.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Texans get 8 sacks and Bullock forces 3 turnovers in Houston's 23-19 win over Bills

Houston’s dominant defense sacked Josh Allen eight times and Calen Bullock forced three turnovers, with his second interception sealing the Texans’ 23-19 win over the Buffalo Bills

NOVEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Set for first career game Reed (knee) is active for Monday Night Football versus Seattle.

Impact Reed is all geared up to make his NFL debut after missing the team's first five games of the year while on IR with a knee injury. The 2025 sixth-round pick will operate as a top reserve option behind M.J. Stewart and Calen Bullock at safety against the Seahawks.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Making NFL debut in Week 7? Reed (knee) was activated to the Texans' active roster Monday.

Impact The rookie safety from Penn State was activated to Houston's active roster Monday after missing the team's first five games due to a knee injury. He's still listed as questionable for Monday night's matchup against the Seahawks, but it appears he's trending toward making his NFL debut in Week 7. If active, Reed is expected to play a depth role in the Texans' secondary, serving as the team's No. 2 strong safety.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Making NFL debut in Week 7? Reed (knee) was activated to the Texans' active roster Monday.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining on IR Reed (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Impact Reed was designated to return from IR on Wednesday and ended the week on a high note with a full practice Friday. However, the rookie sixth-rounder is not quite ready to make his NFL regular-season debut, and with the Texans on a bye Week 6, his next opportunity to do so will be Week 7 against the Seahawks on Monday, Oct. 20.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Returning from injury soon Reed (ankle) was designated to return from the injured reserve list Wednesday.

Impact Reed now has 21 days to be added to the Texans' active roster before reverting to IR. The rookie safety from Penn State has yet to appear in an NFL game after recording 98 total tackles, including seven tackles for loss, and three interceptions during his final collegiate season. Once healthy, he's expected to serve as one of the Texans' top reserve safeties.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to come off PUP Reed (ankle) is expected to be activated from the physically unable to perform list this week, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact This is the first week that Reed is eligible to return. If the Texans eventually make it official, Reed's 21-day window will kick in. Once Reed is ready to return to the field, the 2025 sixth-round draft pick is expected to be backup on defense and serve as a regular on special teams. Reed was initially hurt during training camp during a special teams portion of practice.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 29 • Associated Press

Placed on IR, designated to return Reed (ankle) was placed on injured reserve with a designation to return Tuesday.

Impact Reed has been recovering well from the sprained knee he suffered in early August, per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston, but he will now be forced to miss at least four games to open the 2025 campaign. The rookie was competing for a depth role at strong safety behind starter Calen Bullock, and Russ Yeast sticks out as the most likely candidate to handle the No. 2 role for the time being.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IR, designated to return Reed (ankle) was placed on injured reserve with a designation to return Tuesday.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Out multiple weeks Reed (ankle) is facing a three-week recovery timetable, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Reed appears slated to miss the remainder of the preseason due to his recovery timetable, though he should have enough room to get healthy for Week 1 against the Rams on Sunday, Sept. 7. The veteran safety had been mostly working with the second- and third-string defenses in training camp and is vying for a depth role.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Hurts leg in practice Friday Reed injured his leg during Friday's practice and will likely miss a few weeks, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Reed was hurt while participating in the special teams portion of practice. He had to be helped off the field by trainers and is likely to miss multiple weeks. Reed has been working with the second- and third-team defense throughout camp and is slated for a depth role in Houston's secondary as well as a spot on special teams if he makes the squad. Given the timing of his injury. his status for Week 1 could be in danger.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Texans sign new DB Jaylen Reed to rookie contract ahead of minicamp. Jaylen Reed is under contract through the 2028 season after inking a four-year deal with the Houston Texans.

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Texans get 8 sacks and Bullock forces 3 turnovers in Houston's 23-19 win over Bills

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