Houston Texans rookie quarterback Deshaun Watson is out for the season after suffering a torn ACL on Thursday.
NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport first reported that the Texans were concerned that Watson suffered a torn ACL during a non-contact injury at practice. Other reporters later said that Watson suffered a torn ACL and would be out for the season.
Deshaun Watson went down on a normal drill, running a read option, on a grass field, per source. Didn’t yell, trainers took him off field.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 2, 2017
This reports escalates what didn’t seem to be a serious situation.
Watson had been added to the injury report after being limited by his knee on Thursday, which one reporter described as soreness.
Deshaun Watson added to injury report as limited in practice cause of sore knee. If he can't play, Savage will start against the Colts.
— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) November 2, 2017
A torn ACL takes Watson out for the season and leave questions about whether he would be ready in time for the start of next season.
Watson, the No. 12 overall pick, has passed for 19 touchdowns this season and rushed for a pair of scores, all in just six and a half games.
