Jake Hansen Injury News & Updates

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Hansen (ankle) practiced in a limited fashion Wednesday.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Hansen (back) did not practice Wednesday.

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.

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

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.

Hansen (hand) was a full participant in practice Thursday after getting in a limited session Wednesday.

The linebacker appears on track to return Sunday after missing three straight games with a broken hand. Hansen has three tackles on 12 defensive snaps in eight games this season.

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

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.

Hansen (hand) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

The second-year linebacker out of Illinois is in line to miss his second consecutive game since breaking his hand during the Texans' Week 9 win over the Buccaneers. With Hansen missing more time, expect Corey Littleton to see an uptick in snaps in Houston's linebacker corps this Sunday.

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

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. Cory Littleton is expected to see an uptick in work in Houston's linebacker corps with Hansen missing time.

Hansen suffered a broken hand during Houston's win versus the Buccaneers on Sunday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Hansen is slated to go undergo surgery on his broken hand and will likely be out indefinitely. The 25-year-old still has a chance at returning at some point later in the season, but for now Cory Littleton should be in line for more playing time in Hansen's absence.

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

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.

Hansen made the Texans' 53-man roster Tuesday, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.

In a notable decision, Hansen, an undrafted free agent out of Illinois, beat out veteran Kevin Pierre-Louis. Hansen's interception in the preseason finale against the 49ers could have been the tipping point for head coach Lovie Smith, who places a high priority on turnovers. Both Hansen and Pierre-Louis spent time on the first-team defense while third-round rookie Christian Harris has been sidelined the past three-plus weeks with a soft-tissue injury. Harris is expected to push for a starting outside linebacker spot when he returns, but the one unofficial depth chart published during preseason showed Hansen behind Pierre-Louis and Harris, which suggests Hansen could line up with the starters Week 1 against the Colts.