Texans place OL Tytus Howard on IR, waive CB Shaquill Griffin

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The Houston Texans placed offensive lineman Tytus Howard on injured reserve Wednesday with a knee injury.

Multiple reports said Howard requires season-ending surgery after being hurt in Sunday's loss to Jacksonville.

He started the last seven games for the Texans (6-5) after missing the first four games with a broken hand.

Howard, 27, was Houston's first-round draft pick (