# McDonald Injury Rattles Texans Ahead of Bills | NFL News

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Published: 2026-09-11T08:02:17+00:00
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Houston Texans rookie Kayden McDonald, a highly touted draft pick from Ohio State, faces a major setback as he’s sidelined with an ankle injury just before their season opener against the Buffalo Bills. Though not yet a starter, McDonald has been a standout in training camp and earned praise from head coach — making his absence a critical concern. He’s the only player dealing with an actual injury, while teammate Will Anderson Jr.’s missed practice was simply a scheduled rest day. With Week One looming, the team is watching closely to see if McDonald can recover in time for their biggest test of the season. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/520dd4b1851968da

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