Houston Texans defensive back Jalen Pitre suffered a severe concussion in Week 9 against the Denver Broncos. The star slot cornerback missed Week 10’s practice and did not play against the Jacksonville Jaguars. For the second straight week, Pitre sat out of practice in Week 11 and did not play against the Tennessee Titans.
Houston Texans have bad news for $39 million defensive back
Aug 9, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; A Houston Texans helmet sits on the sidelines during the 4th quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 9, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; A Houston Texans helmet sits on the sidelines during the 4th quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-USA TODAY Sports
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Jalen Pitre returned to practice this week and was estimated as a limited participant on Monday and Tuesday. However, he will not clear the concussion protocol in time for Thursday Night Football. During Tuesday’s press conference, DeMeco Ryans already ruled Pitre out against the Buffalo Bills, as reported by Landry Locker.
DeMeco Ryans officially rules CJ Stroud OUT for Thursday Night.
Jalen Pitre is ruled out as well.
— Landry Locker (@LandryLocker) November 18, 2025
Who replaces him?
Houston Texans, Myles Bryant
Sep 21, 2025; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Houston Texans cornerback Myles Bryant (27) runs the ball during the third quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images
Myles Bryant is expected to start at safety in base defense and slide into the slot, with Jalen Mills taking over his safety spot in nickel formations. Bryant played 82% of defensive snaps in Week 10 and 100% in Week 11, recording 15 tackles and one TFL. Meanwhile, Mills played 68% of snaps in Week 11 and recorded two tackles, and could be elevated one more time from the practice squad for gameday.
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