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Texans Rule Out Four Players Week 7

The Houston Texans announce they’ve ruled out RB David Montgomery, S Jalen Pitre, S Reed Blankenship, and OT Blake Fisher for Week 7 against the Giants. Houston #Texans Friday Injury Report & Game Status Report for Week 7 vs. the…

By Jonathan Comeaux · NFL Trade Rumors

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 8:26 PM

Key Things to Know

The Texans ruled out David Montgomery, Jalen Pitre, Reed Blankenship, and Blake Fisher for Week 7.
The absences leave Houston without two starting safeties against the New York Giants.
David Montgomery remains week-to-week after suffering a groin injury in Week 5 against the Titans.

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The Houston Texans have officially ruled out running back David Montgomery, safeties Jalen Pitre and Reed Blankenship, and offensive tackle Blake Fisher for their Week 7 matchup against the New York Giants. The absences leave Houston without two starting safeties, while Montgomery and Pitre are now set to miss their second consecutive game.

Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans previously noted that Montgomery is considered week-to-week after suffering a groin injury during Week 5 against the Tennessee Titans. Prior to the injury, Montgomery had appeared in five games for Houston in 2026, totaling 138 rushing yards and three total touchdowns.

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