Howard (knee) restructured his contract with the Texans on Friday to clear $10.3 million in salary cap space, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Howard's restructure involves converting the majority of his $14 million base salary into a $12.9 million signing bonus. The starting right tackle is recovering from knee surgery to address patellar tendon issues, which he underwent in November. It's not yet clear whether he'll be ready for training camp.

Howard (knee) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Howard is expected to undergo surgery on his left knee and miss the remainder of the season, making his move to IR an expected formality. The Texans are expected to replace Howard with George Fant at right tackle.

Howard is expected to miss the remainder of the season after undergoing further testing on his injured knee Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Howard was carted off the field during Sunday's loss to the Jaguars. Despite optimism that the injury may not be severe, the 2019 first-round selection will ultimately need surgery to repair his left knee, but specifics of the injury are not yet known. The loss is a serious blow to a Texans' offensive line that has dealt with numerous injuries this season.

Howard is set to get scans on his injured left knee Monday morning, and there is "some hope" that he has avoided a severe injury, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Howard had to be carted to the locker room after hurting his knee late in the first quarter Sunday against Jacksonville, and he wasn't able to return to the game. While a significant injury remains a possibility, there is at least some optimism that the issue is less serious than initially feared. More should be known about Howard's status moving forward following the results of Monday's imaging scans.

Howard (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

EDGE Analysis

In Howard's place, rookie Juice Scruggs -- who was activated off IR on Saturday -- will take the left guard spot for the rest of the contest.

Howard (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

EDGE Analysis

Howard was carted to the locker room following the injury. Juice Scruggs has filled in at left guard with Howard out of the game.

Howard (hand) is active for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Howard was activated from the team's injured reserve list on Oct. 7 after dealing with a hand injury. He was a full participant in Friday's practice and will suit up Sunday as the starting left guard.

Howard (hand) was activated from injured reserve Saturday

EDGE Analysis

Howard was placed on IR after suffering a hand injury in early August, and it seems as if he's had time to move past the issue. Houston will get its starting right tackle back on an offensive line that has dealt with a plethora of injuries through the first four weeks of the team's 2023 campaign.

Howard (hand) was designated to return from injured reserve by the Texans on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Howard will now have a 21-day window to return to practice and subsequently be added to the active roster, otherwise he will remain on IR for the rest of the 2023 campaign. The offensive tackle has been out since he underwent left hand surgery at practice in August.

Howard (hand) is on track to get activated from injured reserve prior to Week 5, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Howard broke his hand in two places during training camp and required surgery. His healing process has been going as expected and barring any setbacks, he should to be activated from IR following the league's four-game requirement. When he returns, he could step back into his natural right tackle spot. However, if Laremy Tunsil (knee) misses more time, he could fill in on the left side.