Texans placed Jaylin Noel on injured reserve due to a toe injury.

28 October 2026

Since the Texans are on bye in Week 8, Noel will not be eligible to return until Week 13 against the Steelers. It’s a tough break for Noel, whose involvement had begun trending upward. Hopefully, his injured reserve placement allows him to hit the ground running when he returns. Noel does not need to be held on benches.