The Texans placed Hansen (chest) on injured reserve Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Hansen will miss at least the final two games of the regular season and Houston's first two postseason contests due to his placement on IR, but he could return after that if the team advances further in the playoffs. The reserve linebacker has operated as a key contributor on special teams across his 15 regular-season appearances.

Hansen (chest) did not practice Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hansen suffered a chest injury in Sunday's win over the Raiders. The reserve linebacker and special-teamer has appeared in all 15 games this season, producing 19 tackles (11 solo) on nine defensive snaps and another 306 on special teams.

Hansen (chest) is questionable to return to Sunday's matchup against the Raiders.

EDGE Analysis

Hansen sustained a chest injury in the first half, leaving his status for the remainder of the game up in the air. The 27-year-old will continue to see action on special teams if he manages to return versus Las Vegas.

The Texans signed Hansen to a one-year contract extension Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hansen will now be tied to the team through the 2026 campaign. The 27-year-old has logged 10 tackles (six solo) while playing almost exclusively on special teams.

The Texans re-signed Hansen to a one-year contract Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hansen appeared in 16 regular-season games for the Texans last season, making two starts. He finished the year with a career-best 28 tackles (17 solo), including 1.0 sacks. Hansen sees the bulk of his snaps on special teams.

Hansen (ankle) doesn't carry an injury designation into Saturday's wild-card playoff game against the Chargers, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hansen was injured in the Week 18 regular-season finale against the Titans and missed the remainder of the contest. He upgraded from DNP on Tuesday to limited Wednesday and then full Thursday, avoiding a designation altogether. Mainly a special-teams asset, Hansen played just 134 defensive snaps during the regular season.

Hansen (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's matchup versus Tennessee.

EDGE Analysis

Hansen was deemed questionable to return at the start of the fourth quarter and was ruled out late in the period. He logged two tackles on special teams prior to being hurt. Hansen will now set his sights on trying to recover in time for Houston's wild-card round matchup next weekend.

Hansen (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Titans.

EDGE Analysis

Hansen injured his ankle in the third quarter of Sunday's game. Neville Hewitt and Devin White should see a slight uptick in defensive snaps for as long as Hansen remains sidelined.

Hansen (ankle) is active for Sunday Night Football against the Lions.

EDGE Analysis

The middle linebacker was a limited participant in practice Wednesday before missing the last two sessions of the week. Hansen played 18 special-teams snaps in the Texans' Week 9 loss to the Jets. The third-year pro has played on 98 defensive snaps this season.

Hansen (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Lions.

EDGE Analysis

Hansen appears to be trending toward not playing in Week 10, as he opened the Texans' week of practice with a limited session but followed that with back-to-back DNPs. If Hansen can't play through his ankle issue Sunday, Jamal Hill will likely serve as Houston's top middle linebacker.