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Former Texans Starter Gets Confirmation After Unfortunate Notice

Houston Texans defensive tackle Mario Edwards Jr. received an unfortunate update from the NFL office in Week 4.

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 7:15 PM
Former Texans Starter Gets Confirmation After Unfortunate Notice
Key Things to Know
  • Mario Edwards Jr. had his appeal denied regarding an $8,263 fine for hitting Josh Allen below the knees.
  • Edwards is already out for the season after suffering a torn ACL.
  • The infraction occurred in the third quarter of Houston's 36-31 loss to the Buffalo Bills.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Houston Texans defensive tackle Mario Edwards Jr. had his appeal denied for an $8,263 NFL fine. The penalty stems from a roughing the passer infraction for a low hit on Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen during Houston's 36-31 season-opening loss.

Edwards is currently out for the remainder of the season after suffering a torn ACL. Several other Texans players, including Azeez Al-Shaair and Jamal Hill, have also faced fines from the league for on-field hits and uniform violations during the 2026 season.

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