Braden Smith
NFL Injury Report

Braden Smith Injury Status

Houston Texans • OT
Latest Injury Status
Injured Reserve
IR

Smith initially drew the questionable tag for Sunday's AFC South tilt, but he's not quite fully recovered from a foot injury that caused him to start the regular season on injured reserve. His next chance to play is Week 6 against the Jaguars on Sunday, Oct. 18.

Injury Details

Body Part
Foot
Location
Leg
Side
Not Specified
Expected Return
Oct 18, 2026

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Braden Smith Injury History

October 14, 2026
Injured Reserve • Foot
Plantar Fasciitis
Smith (foot) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against the Titans.
October 11, 2026
Injured Reserve • Foot
Plantar Fasciitis
Smith (foot) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
October 9, 2026
Injured Reserve • Foot
Plantar Fasciitis
The Texans designated Smith (foot) to return from injured reserve Wednesday.
September 14, 2026
Injured Reserve • Foot
Plantar Fasciitis
The Texans placed Smith (foot) on injured reserve Tuesday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
September 2, 2026
Injured Reserve • Foot
Plantar Fasciitis
ir
September 1, 2026
out • Foot
Plantar Fasciitis
out
September 1, 2026
questionable • Foot
Plantar Fasciitis
Smith (foot) was carted off the field during Wednesday's practice, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
August 26, 2026
questionable • Foot
Not Specified
questionable

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