Reed registered 14 tackles (nine solo) and one fumble recovery across seven regular-season games for the Texans in 2025.

EDGE Analysis

It was an injury-riddled year for the rookie sixth-rounder, who opened the regular season on injured reserve due to an ankle injury. He made his NFL debut in Week 7 and played mostly served on special teams outside of Week 12 against the Bills, when he started at safety and logged 12 tackles (nine solo) and a fumble recovery. However, Reed broke the metal plate in his forearm the following week against the Colts, an injury that necessitated another stint on IR, though he was activated prior to the Texans' AFC wild-card game against the Steelers. It's worth noting that Reed was the Texans' starting safety for the team's two playoff games in the absence of M.J. Stewart (quadriceps - IR), and the former could be Houston's starter in 2026 alongside Calen Bullock.

Reed (knee) tallied three tackles (one solo) during Monday's 30-6 wild-card playoff round win over Pittsburgh.

EDGE Analysis

Reed was briefly forced off the field Monday, but per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2, he managed to return to action. The rookie sixth-round pick ended the regular season on IR but managed to return to action in time for Houston's playoff opener, and while he could be listed on the injury report ahead of Sunday's divisional-round matchup on the road against New England, it appears Reed will be able to play through any issues relating to his knee.

Reed (knee) is questionable to return to Monday's wild-card game against Pittsburgh.

EDGE Analysis

Reed ended the regular season on IR with a forearm injury but was able to return for Monday's wild-card game. However, he's now dealing with a knee issue and isn't certain to be able to re-enter the game. Reed drew a start at safety for the Texans on Monday, and Myles Bryant entered in his place following the injury.

Reed (forearm) was a full participant in Houston's practice Saturday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

EDGE Analysis

Reed is trending toward making his return after having been designated to return from injured reserve earlier in the week. The 22-year-old has been sidelined for the last five weeks but should resume his role as a special teamer and depth defender if he manages to suit up for Monday's wild-card matchup versus the Steelers.

Reed (forearm) was designated for return from injured reserve Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Reed can resume practicing, though Houston would need to follow up with a roster move adding him to the active roster for the safety to be eligible to play in Monday's wild-card round road game against the Steelers. The rookie sixth-round pick dressed for seven games in the regular season but has been on injured reserve since Dec. 6.

The Texans placed Reed (forearm) on injured reserve Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Reed will be forced to miss at least four games after breaking a metal plate in his forearm during the team's Week 13 win over the Colts. With the 22-year-old sidelined, Jalen Pitre is expected to shift over to safety alongside Calen Bullock, while Myles Bryant should fill in as the starting slot cornerback.

Reed (forearm) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

EDGE Analysis

Reed was unable to practice all week while recovering from a procedure for a broken metal plate in his forearm that he suffered during the Texans' Week 13 win over the Colts. A timeline for his return hasn't been established, but his next opportunity to play is Week 15 against the Cardinals on Sunday, Dec. 14. Reed got the start safety in Week 13 against the Colts, and in his absence, Jalen Pitre is likely to shift over to safety alongside Calen Bullock while Myles Bryant serves as the slot corner.

Reed needs surgery after breaking a metal plate in his forearm during Sunday's 20-16 win over the Colts, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Reed had a metal plate in his forearm from his time at Penn State, and it was damaged while trying to bring down Jonathan Taylor in the Week 13 win. The rookie safety had just earned a starting spot after recording 12 total tackles and one fumble recovery in the Week 12 victory over the Bills. It's currently unclear how long Reed will be sidelined for, but it's unlikely that he's able to return for the Week 14 matchup against the Chiefs on Sunday.

Reed (forearm) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's contest with the Colts.

EDGE Analysis

Reed made a first-half exit after attempting to make a third-down stop, and the forearm injury is severe enough that he will not be able to return. Myles Bryant will likely continue to take snaps at free safety in the absence of the starting defensive back.

Reed (forearm) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Colts.

EDGE Analysis

Reed left in the second quarter after sustaining a forearm injury attempting to stop a third-down run by Jonathan Taylor. The safety managed to log two total tackles before his untimely exit. The Texans are thin at safety, so other defensive backs like Tremon Smith and Myles Bryant will likely have to fill in if Reed is unable to return.