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Dec 10, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) walks off the field after an apparent injury during the second half against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Texans rule out QB CJ Stroud vs. Titans

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The Houston Texans have ruled out quarterback C.J. Stroud (concussion protocol) for Sunday’s game at the Tennessee Titans.

Stroud and offensive tackle George Fant (hip/illness) did not travel to Nashville after not practicing this week, the team announced Saturday. Stroud had been listed as doubtful and Fant was questionable.

Houston also added cornerback Steven Nelson (wrist) to the injury report on Saturday and he is questionable to play.

Stroud did not return to the Week 14 game after hitting his head on the turf in the late stages of a 30-6 loss to the New York Jets last Sunday in East Rutherford, N.J. He’s second in the NFL in passing yards (3,631) and owns the fifth-best passer rating (98.7).

Davis Mills, who played the final 6:30 against the Jets, has plenty of experience with the Texans, starting 26 games over the previous two seasons — although Houston is just 5-20-1 in those games.

Mills and third-string quarterback Case Keenum divided reps with the first-team offense during the week for the Texans (7-6), who are fighting to remain in playoff contention against the Titans (5-8).

–Field Level Media

Aug 14, 2021; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets offensive tackle George Fant (76) during the second half against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Jets activate OL George Fant off IR

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The New York Jets activated starting right tackle George Fant off injured reserve Saturday ahead of their contest against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.

In a corresponding move, the Jets placed left tackle Cedric Ogbuehi on IR with a groin injury. He started the past four games.

Fant missed eight games with a knee injury. He returned to practice on Nov. 23. Fant has started 32 games for the Jets after beginning his NFL career with the Seattle Seahawks.

The Jets also elevated LB Hamsah Nasirildeen from the practice squad to the active roster for Sunday’s game.

–Field Level Media

Offensive tackle Mekhi Becton during the opening day of the 2022 New York Jets Training Camp in Florham Park, NJ on July 27, 2022. Opening Of The 2022 New York Jets Training Camp In Florham Park Nj On July 27 2022

Jets move Mekhi Becton to RT

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The New York Jets officially moved Mekhi Becton to right tackle on Wednesday, opting to keep George Fant at left tackle — the position he took over in 2021 after Becton was injured.

Becton, 23, sustained a dislocated right kneecap and MCL sprain in Week 1 of the 2021 season. He struggled to recover and it ultimately ended his season. In stepped Fant, who played well on the blind side.

“George feels much more comfortable on the left side,” Jets coach Robert Saleh said Wednesday. “He’s got the athleticism to play the left side, as does Becton. It was just a better combination.”

The Jets selected Becton No. 11 overall in the 2020 draft and he went on to start 13 of 14 games at left tackle in his rookie season.

“Whether it’s left or right, I don’t really care as long as I’m on the field,” Becton said.

The Jets activated Becton from the physically unable to perform list on Tuesday as they opened camp in Florham Park, N.J.

Becton reportedly ballooned to nearly 400 pounds while injured. But the Jets listed him at 363 pounds in a news release Tuesday and he looked noticeably trimmer on Wednesday.

“I’m not going to get too much into the weight, but he got himself into football shape,” Saleh said. “He’s a gifted athlete, a gifted man. I’m really excited about the direction he’s going.”

The Jets signed the 30-year-old Fant to a three-year, $27.3 million contract in April 2020.

–Field Level Media

Sep 13, 2020; Orchard Park, New York, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder (82) warms up prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Bills Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Jets WRs Crowder, Perriman ruled out vs. Colts

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New York Jets wide receivers Jamison Crowder and Breshad Perriman have been ruled out for this weekend’s road game against the Indianapolis Colts.

Joining Crowder (hamstring) and Perriman (ankle) as inactive for the Week 3 game is right tackle George Fant, who is in concussion protocol after a collision in Wednesday’s practice.

Wideouts Chris Hogan, Braxton Berrios and Josh Malone are expected to see the majority of work against the Colts (1-1).

The Jets (0-2) enter Week 3 by averaging an NFL third-worst 187.5 passing yards per game and a league-worst 265.5 yards of total offense.

–Field Level Media