Houston Texans defensive back Jalen Pitre had an incredible start to his third season in the National Football League and his first season at a new position: nickel cornerback. Pitre recorded 65 tackles, six TFLs, one interception, eight pass deflections, and one forced fumble in 12 games. He allowed 334 passing yards, four touchdowns, and a 97.1 passer rating in coverage while posting a 71.3 coverage grade and an overall 73.9 PFF grade.
The Houston Texans’ star nickel suffered a significant injury in Week 12
Houston Texans, Jalen Pitre
Nov 24, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans safety Jalen Pitre (5) is introduced before playing against the Tennessee Titans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images
Jalen Pitre injured his pectoral during the first half of Week 12 against the Tennessee Titans. Tests determined that Pitre suffered a partially torn pectoral muscle and wasn’t initially expected to undergo surgery but would weigh a second opinion. He missed Week 13 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, and the Texans are coming off BYE and host the Miami Dolphins for Week 15.
He will miss the rest of the season
Houston Texans, Jalen Pitre
Nov 18, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Houston Texans safety Jalen Pitre (5) reacts during the second half against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
According to Jordan Schultz of Schultz_Report, Jalen Pitre will undergo surgery to repair his partially torn pectoral. As Schultz points out, Pitre, their star nickel cornerback, will miss the rest of the 2024 season, which is a devastating loss for the Houston Texans’ defense. The good news is he should be ready for the start of training camp.
Sources: #Texans standout safety Jalen Pitre suffered a torn pectoral and is done for the 2024 season. A tough loss for the Houston defense. pic.twitter.com/GuVf1Fy51d
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) December 11, 2024
Fans are saddened by the news. Here’s what they had to say.
Fans react to the news
Houston Texans, Fans
A Houston Texans fan roots for his team during the first quarter, Thursday, October 31, 2024, in East Rutherford.
Horrible news 💀
— Hockey Barn Review (@hockeybarn_) December 11, 2024
Tough loss for the Texans before the playoffs
— AllWrestlingWorldWide (@ALLwreste) December 11, 2024
🙏
— Craziest Cat’s Eye 🇵🇸 (12-1) (@craziestcatseye) December 11, 2024
I hate that for him.
— Lakes N Pains (@lakesnpains) December 11, 2024
Yeah it’s cooked bruh maybe next szn💔
— Davįd*! (@xannedoutbeauty) December 11, 2024
Really tough loss for the Texans. Get well soon Jalen 🙏
— Terps Recruiting (@TerpRecruiting) December 11, 2024
💔
— 𝑱𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒏 (@JustinTalksBall) December 11, 2024
Huge blow
— 👑 🧀 (@imnighthawkkk) December 11, 2024
This sucks!
— Dedrick McConnell (@DedrickMcConne1) December 11, 2024
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
— Premium Cards 👑 (@KingZouric) December 11, 2024
Dude plays hard, that’s the fine line that we thread on with him, but we pray for the best for my guy 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
— 🏈🏀⚽ ✨ iFearGod ✨ ⚽🏀🏈 (@gamefrick14) December 11, 2024
Devastating news
— Derek Priest (@dtp_2286) December 11, 2024
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