Derek Newton Injury: Updates on Texans OT's Legs and Return

The Houston Texans lost a key player when offensive tackle Derek Newton was carted off the field in Week 7 against the Denver Broncos.

Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reported that Newton tore both patella tendons, and there is also additional damage. He has been ruled out for the season and placed on injured reserve.

Continue for updates.

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Newton Thanks Fans for Support

Wednesday, Oct. 26

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Texans Decide on Newton's Roster Replacement 

Wednesday, Oct. 26

With Newton going on IR, Houston has re-signed offensive tackle Jeff Adams, per John McClain of the Houston Chronicle.

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O'Brien Announces Newton Will Miss Remainder of Season

Tuesday, Oct. 25

"We are still gathering information," head coach Bill O'Brien told reporters. "He will obviously be out for the season."

"We haven't even done an MRI on the guy yet," O'Brien said on Monday when asked if Newton suffered a double patella tendon tear, per Lindsay Jones of USA Today.

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Newton Has Been a Staple on Texans O-Line

Newton has been Houston's starting right tackle since 2012.

The 2011 seventh-round pick has been healthy throughout his career, playing in 14 games as a rookie before starting all 14 games he played in 2012. From there, Newton has been a model of consistency, playing in all 16 games in three consecutive seasons.

His consistency helped him earn a five-year extension before the start of the 2015 season.

Unfortunately, the injuries have started piling up this year, as John McClain of the Houston Chronicle detailed:

Chris Clark—who has spent time filling in for Duane Brown at left tackle this season—started at right tackle for Newton in Week 6 and replaced him on the field Monday. He will likely remain in the role with Newton out.