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| Houston Texans TE Brevin Jordan |
The silence inside the Methodist Training Center bubble spoke volumes about how the Houston Texans players, coaching staff, and media members present felt as they watched fourth-year tight end Brevin Jordan wince in pain. He was injured as he attempted to make a catch in traffic from quarterback C.J. Stroud near the end zone.
With his outstretched hand just barely missing the pass, Jordan landed awkwardly on the field and immediately sat up, grabbing his leg. The Texans’ training staff instantly ran toward Jordan, noticing that he was not quick to get back on his feet.
All the players took the customary knee, which they do when an injured player is being attended to, as their facial expressions told the story in real time. Players such as edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. and wide receiver Nico Collins made their way over to Jordan to check on his status, with the rest of the team following suit.
As the former Miami Hurricane was being placed on the cart, he bellowed out loudly as the pain and reality started to set in that he could have suffered a significant setback like he did in Week 2 of the 2024 regular season when he tore his ACL against the Chicago Bears.
He repeatedly screamed out, “No,” as he was being carted off the field and could be heard outside the building, still sobbing uncontrollably. Many believe that he suffered a serious knee injury, but the team has not released a diagnosis.
“Unfortunately, we saw Brevin [Jordan] go down with an injury,” said Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans during his opening statement at his press conference. “We will continue to evaluate ‘Brev’ [Brevin Jordan] and see where he is. It’s tough for everybody to see Brevin going down, knowing how much work he’s put in to get back to this point of playing football, and how excited he was to get back to playing football. So, just praying for him to have a successful return.”
Jordan, 25, returned to the Texans’ lineup against the Minnesota Vikings this past Saturday in their first preseason game and finished with two catches for 11 yards. The on-field performance wasn’t the primary motivation for Jordan; it was the thrill of getting back into game action that excited him the most.
“I don’t even know how to word it,” said Jordan exclusively to Big Sarge Media after the game. “It was really for me just to a sense of gratitude, like humility, hunger, I was just so just grateful to be back out there. Because when we played them last year, I got hurt in Week 2, and we played them in Week 3 last year, and I was at home watching. Then to come back in my first preseason game back against them, but it’s unbelievable, it’s very humbling.”
With the competition in the tight end room for playing time in offensive coordinator Nick Caley’s system, Jordan had been putting together an excellent camp, showcasing his speed and catching ability.
Most importantly, his selfless willingness to block in the run game stood out. Now, it’s uncertain how long the Texans will be without his services, which is a significant blow to the offense and the locker room, as Jordan’s infectious energy brought a smile to everyone he was around.
“That one hurt a lot,” said one Texans player who wanted to remain anonymous to Big Sarge Media. “I watched Brevin put in so much work just to get back on the field, and he did it with no complaints and a smile. He was an example of how to overcome adversity. I am praying that we can get him back on the field this season.”