Houston Texans receiver Christian Kirk has a strained hamstring that is expected to sideline him for at least Sunday’s regular-season opener against the Rams in Los Angeles and possibly longer, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Thursday.
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One source estimated it to be a two-week injury for Kirk but that the Texans will be “cautious” with him.
Kirk sat out practice for Houston on Wednesday
It’s possible that the Houston Texans may begin the 2025 season without one of their main offensive weapons. Christian, a wide receiver, is not expected to participate in Week 1 and may miss further games while he heals from an injury, according to league sources.
No formal timeline:
According to insiders, the Texans are bracing for the prospect that Kirk may miss many weeks of action, even though the injury is not thought to be season-ending. The team has not yet made a formal announcement regarding his condition or a timeframe for his recovery.
Gazing Ahead:
The offense will be put to the test early in the season when the Texans play in a crucial AFC game without one of their best receivers.
The Houston Texans might start the 2025 campaign without one of their primary offensive weapons. According to league sources, Christian, a wide receiver, is not anticipated to play in Week 1 and might miss more games while he recovers from an injury.
No official schedule:
Although the injury is not believed to be season-ending, the Texans are preparing for the possibility that Kirk will miss many weeks of activity, according to insiders. His condition and rehabilitation timeline have not yet been formally announced by the team.
Looking Up
Early in the season, the Texans will face a pivotal AFC game without one of their top receivers, which will challenge the offense.
Houston acquired Kirk via trade with the Jacksonville Jaguars in March. He was slated to start for the Texans alongside Nico Collins, helping a receiving unit that is unlikely to have Tank Dell (knee surgeries) this season. Houston did take former Iowa State teammates Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel in April’s draft.
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