HOUSTON -- Texans defensive end J.J. Watt reinjured his back and likely will be placed on injured reserve Wednesday, a source confirmed to ESPN's Dan Graziano.
The news was first reported by NFL.com.
Watt missed all of training camp and the preseason after he had surgery for a herniated disk in his back in late July. The three-time defensive player of the year played part of last season through the injury, before aggravating it late in the offseason.
The 27-year-old has not been as explosive since returning to the field, although he did have 1.5 sacks and a fumble recovery in Week 2 against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Watt has never missed a game in his six-year NFL career.
Seriously though, they can and still should win the division. The division should be won with 9, maybe 10 wins at most. His injury won't matter anyway if their offense doesn't start scoring some points.