NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports Jadeveon Clowney (knee) is expected to play in Week 4 against the Cowboys.

04 October 2026

Clowney hasn’t played since injuring his knee in Week 1. Though he isn’t expected to be a major factor in the Texans’ plans, Houston’s defense hasn’t been the shutdown unit that it was last year. They currently rank as a below-average team in EPA per play allowed. Clowney won’t change their fortunes overnight, but he will hopefully help them make incremental improvements.