Jaylen Reed Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Texans vs Chiefs game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Dec 1, 2025
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.
ANALYSIS
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.
Nov 30, 2025
Ruled out with forearm
Reed (forearm) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's contest with the Colts.
ANALYSIS
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.
Nov 30, 2025
Exits with forearm
Reed (forearm) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Colts.
ANALYSIS
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.
Nov 22, 2025
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.
ANALYSIS
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.
Oct 20, 2025
Set for first career game
Reed (knee) is active for Monday Night Football versus Seattle.
ANALYSIS
Reed is all geared up to make his NFL debut after missing the team's first five games of the year while on injured reserve 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.
Oct 20, 2025
Making NFL debut in Week 7?
Reed (knee) was activated to the Texans' active roster Monday.
ANALYSIS
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.
Oct 3, 2025
Remaining on IR
Reed (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Ravens.
ANALYSIS
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.
Oct 1, 2025
Returning from injury soon
Reed (ankle) was designated to return from the injured reserve list Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
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.
Sep 30, 2025
Expected to come off IR
Reed (ankle) is expected to be activated from the injured reserve list this week, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
This is the first week that Reed is eligible to return, after he opened the season on the IR with a designation 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 a backup on defense and serve as a regular on special teams. Reed was initially hurt in training camp during a special teams portion of practice.
Aug 27, 2025
Placed on IR, designated to return
Reed (knee) was placed on injured reserve with a designation to return Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
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.
Aug 10, 2025
Out multiple weeks
Reed (ankle) is facing a three-week recovery timetable, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Aug 2, 2025
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.
ANALYSIS
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.
Apr 26, 2025
Snagged by Houston in sixth round
The Texans selected Reed in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 187th overall.
ANALYSIS
Reed spent his four-year college career at Penn State and played alongside Jaquan Brisker and Ji'Ayir Brown. Reed started in each of his last two years for the Nittany Lions, and in 2024 he led the team in tackles (98) and interceptions (three) while being named to the Second Team All-Big Ten. He has the speed and competitive urgency to cover a lot of ground in the passing game and thrive in blitz schemes. However, Reed also showed a tendency to miss some crucial tackles due to that speed and angle discipline, which could limit him to backup duties and special teams if he can't cut down on those mistakes at the NFL level.
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