The loss of Texans running back and kick returner Tyler Ervin impacts the offense and special teams.
Placed on injured reserve with a torn patellar tendon that required surgery to repair the damage, the former fourth-round draft pick had improved in his second NFL season.
Ervin got injured during a punt return in the first quarter of a 57-14 win over the Tennessee Titans. The former San Jose State standout caught 8 passes for 38 yards and rushed for 12 yards on four carries. He averaged 7.6 yards per punt return and 18/6 yards per kickoff return.