Skip to main content
Advertising

Texans lose starting guard Pitts for season after knee surgery

Published: Sep 23, 2009 at 02:49 PM

HOUSTON -- Chester Pitts, a left guard who has started every game in Houston Texans history, will miss the rest of the season after surgery on his right knee.

Pitts was injured during last Sunday's 34-31 victory over the Tennessee Titans and underwent microfracture surgery Wednesday. He will be placed on injured reserve.

Pitts was selected by the Texans in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft. When Kasey Studdard starts in Pitts' place Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars, it will break his franchise-record streak of 114 straight starts.

Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press

This article has been reproduced in a new format and may be missing content or contain faulty links. Please use the Contact Us link in our site footer to report an issue.

Related Content

news

Move the Sticks: The Fantasy Footballers' Jason Moore previews prospects & NFL+ draft special

Bucky Brooks is back with a new episode of Move the Sticks.
news

Broncos pick up CB Pat Surtain II's fifth-year option

Denver has picked up the fifth-year option on cornerback Patrick Surtain II, the team announced Tuesday. 
news

GM Ryan Poles: Tune in on Thursday to see who Bears pick No. 1 overall in 2024 NFL Draft

Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles played it cool on Tuesday regarding who his team will select No. 1 overall to begin the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday night.
news

2024 NFL Draft Buzz: Latest league news, rumors from Tuesday ahead of Thursday's Round 1

The Washington Commanders appear likely to stay put and pick at No. 2, while the New England Patriots seem more open to trading down from No. 3 if the perfect trade package is presented.