After going through the first half of the season unscathed, the Houston Texans have been bum rushed by injuries. Brennan Scarlett was placed on an injured reserve with a fractured forearm, and Kyle Emmanuel with a concussion.
Texans placing linebackers Brennan Scarlett (fractured forearm) and Kyle Emanuel (concussion) on injured reserve, according to league sources
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) November 9, 2020
In order to replace the loss of Scarlett, the Texans have claimed Nate Orchard off waivers.