Houston Texans defensive back Jalen Pitre had an incredible start to his third season in the National Football League and his first season at a new position: nickel cornerback. Pitre recorded 65 tackles, six TFLs, one interception, eight pass deflections, and one forced fumble in 12 games. He allowed 334 passing yards, four touchdowns, and a 97.1 passer rating in coverage while posting a 71.3 coverage grade and an overall 73.9 PFF grade.

The Houston Texans’ star nickel suffered a significant injury in Week 12

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Nov 24, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans safety Jalen Pitre (5) is introduced before playing against the Tennessee Titans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Jalen Pitre injured his pectoral during the first half of Week 12 against the Tennessee Titans. Tests determined that Pitre suffered a partially torn pectoral muscle and wasn’t initially expected to undergo surgery but would weigh a second opinion. He missed Week 13 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, and the Texans are coming off BYE and host the Miami Dolphins for Week 15.

He will miss the rest of the season

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Nov 18, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Houston Texans safety Jalen Pitre (5) reacts during the second half against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

According to Jordan Schultz of Schultz_Report, Jalen Pitre will undergo surgery to repair his partially torn pectoral. As Schultz points out, Pitre, their star nickel cornerback, will miss the rest of the 2024 season, which is a devastating loss for the Houston Texans’ defense. The good news is he should be ready for the start of training camp.

 

Fans are saddened by the news. Here’s what they had to say.

Fans react to the news

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A Houston Texans fan roots for his team during the first quarter, Thursday, October 31, 2024, in East Rutherford.