After a poor showing against the Indianapolis Colts in week 1, Houston Texans starting safety Justin Britt took a leave of absence from the team for personal reasons. Rumors swirled that Britt was clearing the runway to fly off into the sunset of retirement.
Texans offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton said Lovie Smith will provide update on starting center Friday. Justin Britt has missed past two practices for personal reasons. Scott Quessenberry is preparing to start
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) September 15, 2022
When week 2’s matchup against the Denver Broncos rolled around, Britt was nowhere to be found.