Another potential injury had hit the Houston Texans‘ offensive line.
According to KPRC 2 Sports’ Aaron Wilson, Texans right tackle Blake Fisher suffered a sprained ankle in Saturday’s 20-3 win over the Carolina Panthers. It’s undetermined how long it will take for him to make a full recovery or if he’ll miss time leading into the regular season.
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During the final offensive drive for linemen during the first quarter. The second-round pick played through the injury, but was seen entering the blue medical tent after the Texans punted to begin the second quarter. He did not return, though at that point in the game, all starters besides Jayden Higgins were removed on offense.
Saturday was the most promising day for Fisher this training camp. In 25 snaps, the former Notre Dame standout didn’t allow any pressures. Throughout camp, he had struggled with false starts and pressures surrendered to star defensive ends Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson Jr. and was the lowest-graded by by Pro Football Focus in the preseason opener against the Minnesota Vikings.
Fisher, who started five of 15 games played as a rookie last season, is listed second on the depth chart behind rookie Aireontae Ersery, who is currently starting at left tackle with Cam Robinson still recovering from a leg injury. He started in place of the already injured Tytus Howard, who did not dress for Saturday’s preseason contest.
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Offensive line will be another position in general to watch as the Texans close out training camp. With Fisher sidelined, the Texans will turn to their third different right tackle until Howard or Robinson can return to the starting lineup.
This article originally appeared on Texans Wire: Texans OT Blake Fisher suffers sprained ankle in preseason win