Houston Texans place rookie defensive tackle Kayden McDonald on injured reserve, preventing him from making his NFL debut in September.
The team lists McDonald as out after he suffers an ankle injury during practice. One report indicates he will miss at least the first four games as he recovers. Across the available accounts, the key point is that the injury occurs during team activities rather than in a regular-season game, and his absence is tied to an early-season recovery timeline.
No other specific details about the injury severity, the exact length of time he remains on IR beyond the early games, or whether a return date is set are provided in the excerpts. The focus across sources remains on his status change to IR and the immediate impact on the Texans’ defensive depth at the start of the season.
