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Texans RB David Montgomery (groin) ruled out vs. Browns

By Thomson Reuters Nov 14, 2026 | 5:51 PM

By Field Level Media

Nov 14 (Field Level Media) – The Houston Texans ruled out ​running back David Montgomery ‌from Sunday’s road game against the Cleveland Browns with a groin injury.

The Texans also ruled out ‌cornerback ​Jaylin Smith, while ⁠offensive tackle Braden ⁠Smith is questionable with an illness.

Montgomery, 29, is set to miss his fourth consecutive ​game with continued groin issues. In his first ⁠season in Houston, ⁠the veteran has 138 ​yards rushing on 52 carries ​with two touchdowns.

He has 6,253 ‌career rushing yards on 1,529 carries with 61 touchdowns in 110 games (84 starts) over ⁠eight seasons for the Chicago Bears (2019-22), Detroit Lions (2023-25) and Texans.

Jaylin Smith, ⁠23, ‌has been on injured ⁠reserve with a hamstring ​injury ‌after playing in four ​games ⁠this season. Braden Smith, 30, is a former second-round draft pick that has played in one game this season.

(–Field ​Level Media)