Deshaun Watson Tears ACL In Practice, Texans QB Out For The Year

HOUSTON, TX — Several reports have surfaced that Houston Texans rookie quarterback Deshaun Watson tore his ACL in practice today. Reports say it was during a non-contact drill. An MRI will determine the severity, but the outlook doesn't appear well as most say he's out for the season.

The NFL Network first reported the possibility of Watson's injury.

The Texans (3-4) have scored more than 30 points in five straight games Watson has started — the longest streak in team history.

Watson has passed for 1,699 yards and 19 touchdowns this season and was a top candidate for Rookie of the Year in the AFC with Kansas City's Kareem Hunt and Jacksonville's Leonard Fournette.

Houston plays at home this Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts, who just declared quarterback Andrew Luck out for the year. Kickoff this Sunday at NRG Stadium will be at noon.

Image: Deshaun Watson of the Houston Texans rolls out against the Carolina Panthers during the preseason game at Bank of America Stadium on August 9, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)