Howard (knee) restructured his contract with the Texans on Friday to clear $10.3 million in salary cap space, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Howard's restructure involves converting the majority of his $14 million base salary into a $12.9 million signing bonus. The starting right tackle is recovering from knee surgery to address patellar tendon issues, which he underwent in November. It's not yet clear whether he'll be ready for training camp.
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QUESTIONABLE - Knee - Surgery Expected Return: 2024-05-01Latest Tytus Howard news
Howard (knee) restructured his contract with the Texans on Friday to clear $10.3 million in salary cap space, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Howard's restructure involves converting the majority of his $14 million base salary into a $12.9 million signing bonus. The starting right tackle is recovering from knee surgery to address patellar tendon issues, which he underwent in November. It's not yet clear whether he'll be ready for training camp.
Howard is expected to undergo surgery on his left knee and miss the remainder of the season, making his move to IR an expected formality. The Texans are expected to replace Howard with George Fant at right tackle.
Howard had to be carted to the locker room after hurting his knee late in the first quarter Sunday against Jacksonville, and he wasn't able to return to the game. While a significant injury remains a possibility, there is at least some optimism that the issue is less serious than initially feared. More should be known about Howard's status moving forward following the results of Monday's imaging scans.
In Howard's place, rookie Juice Scruggs -- who was activated off IR on Saturday -- will take the left guard spot for the rest of the contest.
Howard was carted to the locker room following the injury. Juice Scruggs has filled in at left guard with Howard out of the game.
Team
Houston Texans
Birthdate
5/23/1996 (27)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'5", 322 lbs
Draft Info
2019: Rd 1; Pk (HOU)
Birthplace
Monroeville, AL, USA
Position
T
College
Alabama State
Experience
5th season
Career History
Houston Texans
2019 - Present
(5 seasons)
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