Texans rookie first-round draft pick Tytus Howard's season is over.
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The starting right offensive tackle was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury.
A 6-5, 322-pound former all-conference selection from Alabama State, Howard partially tore the medial collateral ligament in his right knee against the Kansas City Chiefs, but didn't have to undergo surgery.
Howard returned after missing just two games, but dealt with the injury for the past three games before being shut down Saturday after aggravating his knee.