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Texans Avoid Worst-Case Scenario After $20 Million Star’s Injury Scare

Texans Avoid Worst-Case Scenario After $20 Million Star’s Injury Scare

Summary

Houston Texans player Braden Smith was hurt during practice but avoided a serious injury. He has a foot injury called plantar fascia and might miss a few weeks but should recover soon.

Key Facts

  • Braden Smith is a right tackle for the Houston Texans football team.
  • He was injured on Wednesday practice and taken off the field by cart.
  • The injury is to his plantar fascia, a part of the foot.
  • Smith is not expected to miss many games.
  • He has a two-year, $25 million contract with the Texans after eight seasons with the Indianapolis Colts.
  • Smith is competing for the starting right tackle position on the Texans team.
  • Trent Brown is also a candidate for the starting spot and has been practicing with the main team.
  • The Texans have one preseason game left before their regular season starts on September 13.
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