Texans activate S Jaylen Reed from injured reserve

Texans activate S Jaylen Reed from injured reserve

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The Houston Texans have activated safety Jaylen Reed from injured reserve ahead of their wild card game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Reed, who suffered an arm injury in late November, returns after being sidelined for several weeks. The rookie safety, drafted in the fifth round, recorded 14 tackles and a fumble recovery in seven games prior to his injury. Additionally, the Texans elevated defensive tackle Leki Fotu from the practice squad and waived defensive lineman Darrell Taylor. Fotu has contributed three tackles in two games this season, while Taylor has made three tackles across four appearances.

Originally by https://www.nbcsports.com/author/josh-alperon January 12, 2026
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