J.J. Watt Injury Adds to Mounting Pressure on Texans QB Brock Osweiler

September 28, 2016   ·   Brent Sobleski   ·   Jump to comments

Quarterback Brock Osweiler got a little more than he bargained for when he signed with the Houston Texans for four years and $72 million in free agency.
For too long, the Texans relied on defensive end J.J. Watt as their on-field general and primary playmaker. It's now Osweiler's turn to pick up the slack after the all-world defender re-injured his back, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport:
While the extent of the injury has yet to be revealed, Watt will likely end up on injured reserve, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo:
The injury couldn't come at a worse time for Osweiler, who hasn't looked like the franchise-caliber prospect the organization envisioned when it signed him.
In fact, the 6'8" gunslinger is coming off a terrible performance against the New England Patriots. Osweiler completed 24 of 41 passes for only 196 yards and threw one interception. The Arizona State product took full blame for the team's 27-0 loss.
"I think any time an offense ...

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