The Houston Texans football team are in a bit of a turmoil with quarterback Tyrod Taylor out day to day due to a hamstring injury and Deshaun Watson not allowed to replace him due to his trade request and sex lawsuits from 22 women. Replacements could include Davis Mills or Jeff Driskel. The Associated Press has the story:
22 women filed sexual assault or harassment lawsuits against Houston’s Deshaun Watson
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston quarterback Tyrod Taylor is day to day with a hamstring injury as the Texans face a quick turnaround with a Thursday night game against Carolina.
If Taylor can’t play, Deshaun Watson will not be an option, with coach David Culley saying Monday that Watson would be inactive for Thursday’s game just as he has been for the first two games.
Watson has been listed as inactive/not injury-related following his trade request and after 22 women filed lawsuits alleging sexual assault or harassment.
Culley said Taylor was getting on MRI on Monday and that the team would know more about his availability afterward.
“If he’s able to go and ready to go, he’ll play,” Culley said.
Taylor was injured in the first half of Houston’s 31-21 loss to Cleveland on Sunday and didn’t return after halftime. Rookie Davis Mills, a third-round pick from Stanford, took over and threw for 102 yards with a touchdown and an interception.
If Taylor can’t play Thursday, the Texans likely will bring up Jeff Driskel from the practice squad to back up Mills. Culley said they haven’t yet discussed the possibility of signing another quarterback this week.
By KRISTIE RIEKEN
