Texans TE Cade Stover Out Indefinitely with Broken Foot

Houston Texans tight end Cade Stover suffered a broken foot during their 14-9 loss to the Los Angeles Rams and will be sidelined indefinitely, adding to the team's ongoing struggles at the tight end position. Stover, who led the team with four catches for 22 yards in that game, was already a key contributor as a second-year player after a promising rookie season. The Texans are facing a severe shortage at tight end due to season-ending injuries to veteran Brevin Jordan and Irv Smith, leaving Dalton Schultz as the only active tight end on the roster. Houston has two tight ends on the practice squad, Harrison Bryant and rookie Luke Lachey, but they have limited elevations before requiring a formal roster move. The Texans will need to explore additional options to address this depth issue ahead of their home opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. These developments place significant pressure on Houston's offensive personnel as they prepare for the upcoming game.