Stewart (quadriceps) plans on signing a one-year deal to remain in Houston, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports. Stewart missed Houston's final eight regular-season games in 2025 due to a quadriceps injury, but it now appears he's moved past the issue. The veteran safety from North Carolina has appeared in 24 regular-season games over the past two seasons, tallying 37 total tackles, two passes defensed and one forced fumble while contributing both on defense (316 snaps) and special teams (447 snaps). If the 30-year-old signs a one-year deal with Houston as expected, he'll likely maintain a similar role during the 2026 season.
M.J. Stewart: Everything you need to know
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Status
ACTIVESTATS
Team
Houston Texans
Birthdate
9/16/1995 (30)
Status
Active
HT/WT
5'11", 205 lbs
Draft Info
2018: Rd 2; Pk (TB)
Birthplace
Arlington, VA, USA
Position
SAF
College
North Carolina
Experience
8 seasons
2025 Salary
$2,441,165
Career History
Houston Texans
2022-Present
(4 seasons)
Cleveland Browns
2020-2022
(2 seasons)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2018-2020
(2 seasons)
M.J. Stewart: Breaking News
Stewart (quadriceps) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday. Stewart suffered a left quad injury in Sunday's 36-29 win over the Jaguars that requires season-ending surgery. This move was strictly procedural as a result, and it will open up a roster spot for the Texans.
Stewart (quadriceps) will miss the remainder of the season, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports. After being carted off during Sunday's game against Jacksonville, head coach Demeco Ryans confirmed Stewart's ankle injury is season-ending. The eight-year veteran took over as the starting safety following the release of C.J. Gardner-Johnson in September.
M.J. Stewart: More News
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