Pitre had three tackles and three defensed passes, including one interception, in Sunday's 17-10 loss to Jacksonville.

EDGE Analysis

Pitre followed the eyes of Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence and stepped in front of the receiver for a potential momentum-shifting interception in the fourth quarter. To that point, Houston's offense sputtered, but one play later, C.J. Stroud found Nico Collins for a 50-yard touchdown strike to knot the game at 10-10. Unfortunately for Houston, Collins lost a fumble later in the quarter as the team was driving for the go-ahead score. Pitre has 14 tackles and three passes defensed, including one interception, through the first three games.

Pitre (ribs) has returned to Monday's game against the Buccaneers, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pitre went to the locker room in the first half to be evaluated by a rib injury, but he has been cleared to return for the start of the third quarter. Jaylin Smith will revert to a rotational role at corner due to Pitre's return.

Pitre is questionable to return to Monday's game against the Buccaneers due to a rib injury.

EDGE Analysis

Pitre suffered the injury in the first quarter, and he went to the locker room after initially being checked on by trainers in the blue medical tent. Jaylin Smith has come in at slot corner and will see increased snaps on defense for as long as Pitre is out of the game.

Pitre recorded five tackles (four solo) in Houston's loss to Los Angeles on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Pitre started at safety and played 92 percent of the defensive snaps against the Rams. His five tackles were fourth-most on the team. Pitre signed a three-year, $39 million extension through 2028 back in April.

Pitre (pectoral) has agreed to terms on a three-year extension with the Texans, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, Pitre's deal -- which is reportedly worth roughly $39 million -- includes $29.2 million in guarantees, which would make him the NFL's highest-paid nickel back. In 12 games during the 2024 regular season, the 25-year-old recorded 65 tackles and an interception prior to sustaining a season-ending pectoral injury. Per Aaron Wilson, KPRC 2 Houston, Pitre is on track to participate in OTAs, which puts the 2022 second-rounder in line to reclaim his key role in a Houston secondary that also features Derek Stingley, who the team signed to a lucrative three-year extension last month.

Pitre said Sunday that he underwent successful surgery to repair a torn pectoral muscle and that he is progressing well enough in his recovery to be on track to participate in OTAs, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pitre served as the Texans' nickel cornerback before tearing his pectoral muscle in Week 12 against the Titans, and he finished the 2024 regular season with 65 tackles (44 solo), eight pass defenses (including one interception) and one forced fumble across 12 games. Jimmie Ward replaced Pitre at nickel, but the former was replaced by Myles Bryant after suffering a season-ending foot injury. Pitre is eligible for a contract extension, and the 2022 second-round pick relayed that he hopes to sign a long-term deal with Houston during the offseason.

The Texans placed Pitre (pectoral) on injured reserve Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Pitre will require surgery to address a ruptured pectoral muscle, which rules him out from the remainder of the 2024 campaign, including any postseason action Houston participates in. With Pitre unavailable, all of Eric Murray, M.J. Stewart, and Myles Bryant could benefit from increased opportunities down the stretch, including Sunday versus the Dolphins.

Pitre will required surgery on his ruptured pectoral and will miss the remainder of the campaign, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pitre suffered a partial pectoral rupture Week 12 against Tennessee and was already set to miss multiple games. However, with the news that he'll need surgery, the talented young defensive back will not be able to return to action until 2025. Pitre finishes the 2024 campaign with 65 tackles (44 solo), eight pass breakups and one interception over 12 contests.

Pitre (pectoral) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

EDGE Analysis

Pitre was unable to practice all week due to a partial pecotral tear that he suffered during the Texans' loss to the Titans this past Sunday. With Houston on a bye for Week 14, Pitre's next chance to play will be Week 15 against the Dolphins on Sunday, Dec. 15.

Pitre sustained a partially-ruptured pectoral during Sunday's game versus the Titans, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

It still hasn't been decided whether Pitre will need surgery to repair the muscle, and that judgement will probably determine how long he'll need to sit out as he recovers. Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, he'll likely have to miss multiple games either way, which could mean increased opportunities for Eric Murray and M.J. Stewart.