Texans first-round OL Howard carted off

Houston Texans starting right tackle Tytus Howard left the field on a cart with an apparent injury to his left leg in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs. The team officially ruled Howard's questionable return.

The Texans drafted Howard 23rd overall in the 2019 draft. He became the first player out of Alabama State to be drafted in the first round. Howard was making his fourth straight start at right tackle after debuting as a left guard in Week 2. He had been credited for 1.5 sacks allowed and two penalties this season entering Sunday, per STATS LLC.

Also leaving Sunday's game was Texans cornerback Bradley Roby, who sustained a hamstring injury. Roby had a tackle and two pass breakups before leaving. --Field Level Media