Questionable
Injury Concussion
Est. Return 11/9/2025
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Howard's been a versatile member of the offense line since the Texans drafted him in the first round in 2019. He's lined up at left guard and both tackle spots over the years and will add right guard to his resume this season. Howard's move from left to right guard is one of several changes on an offensive line that allowed 52 sacks in 2024. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a three-year, $56 million contract with the Texans in July of 2023.
Won't return to Week 9 contest
Howard (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against Denver.
ANALYSIS
Howard was deemed questionable to return late in the second quarter before being ruled out in the third period. He'll need to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol in order to be able to suit up next Sunday against Jacksonville. Blake Fisher has stepped into Howard's spot at right tackle.
Howard was deemed questionable to return late in the second quarter before being ruled out in the third period. He'll need to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol in order to be able to suit up next Sunday against Jacksonville. Blake Fisher has stepped into Howard's spot at right tackle.
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Measurables Review
How do Tytus Howard's measurables compare to other tackles?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 5"Weight
322 lbs40-Yard Dash
5.05 secShuttle Time
4.87 secCone Drill
8.34 secVertical Jump
29.5 inBroad Jump
103 inBench Press
21 repsHand Length
10.63 inArm Length
34.00 in
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Howard was one of three offensive lineman to ink a big deal during the offseason, but he was also second offensive lineman to suffer an injury during camp. A broken hand and resulting surgery could keep out into the regular season. Once healthy, Howard will bookend the line at right tackle opposite Laremy Tunsil.
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Possible concussion
Howard is under evaluation for a possible concussion during Sunday's contest with the Broncos.
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Expected to man left tackle
Following the Texans' trade of Laremy Tunsil to Washington, Howard is expected to take over as Houston's starting left tackle, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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Good to go against Pats
Howard (hamstring) has no injury designation for Sunday's matchup against the Patriots.
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Won't play Sunday
Howard (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bills.
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Healthy again
Howard (knee) played 17 of the Texans' 57 snaps on offense in Saturday's 28-10 preseason win over the Giants.
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Expected back by training camp
Houston head coach DeMeco Ryans said Tuesday that he expects Howard to be recovered from his knee injury by training camp, D.J. Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Howard is bouncing back from November knee surgery, which ended his 2023 season after Week 12. Once healthy, Howard is expected to return to his role as the Texans' starting right tackle.
Howard is bouncing back from November knee surgery, which ended his 2023 season after Week 12. Once healthy, Howard is expected to return to his role as the Texans' starting right tackle.