M.J. Stewart
#2 S,
Texans
ACTUAL 2022
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2023 SEASON
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AGE
27 yrs
HEIGHT/WEIGHT
5'11'' / 200 lbs
COLLEGE
North Carolina
Suiting up
Published: 2024-09-22
Stewart (knee) is active Sunday against the Vikings.
Stewart has yet to play this season due to the injury and will be making his season debut when he takes the field. The veteran safety will bolster the team's depth in the secondary but will primarily see action on special teams.
Questionable vs. Minnesota
Published: 2024-09-20
Stewart (knee) was a limited participant in Friday's practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Vikings.
Stewart has been held out for the first two games of the season due to a knee injury he sustained in early September. The fact he was able to practice all three days, albeit in a limited capacity, gives the 2018 second-round pick a fair shot of suiting up for the first time this year. If he does play, Stewart will likely be limited to special-teams duties.
Won't play Week 2
Published: 2024-09-13
Stewart (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest versus Chicago.
Stewart will miss his second straight game to open the campaign due to a knee issue. The safety didn't practice in any capacity this week, so his status for Week 3 may also be in doubt. When healthy, Stewart is expected to work in a backup role for the Texans.
Won't play Sunday
Published: 2024-09-06
Stewart (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts.
The seventh-year pro failed to log a single practice session this week due to a knee injury, so it's no surprise that he won't be suiting up Sunday. With Stewart sidelined in Week 1, expect Calen Bullock and Eric Murray to assume the reserve safety roles.
Dealing with knee injury
Published: 2024-09-05
Stewart did not participate in practice both Wednesday and Thursday due to a knee injury.
Stewart has one more chance Friday to practice in some capacity ahead of Sunday's regular-season opener against the Colts. The 2018 second-round pick is set to serve in a backup role at safety behind starters Jalen Pitre and Jimmie Ward.
Healthy again
Published: 2024-07-18
Stewart (shoulder) is not on the injured list heading into training camp, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Stewart fractured his shoulder last November against the Buccaneers and missed the rest of the season. The safety recorded 22 tackles in eight games in 2023. The seventh-year pro returns for the final year of his contract in 2024.
Lands on IR
Published: 2023-11-07
Stewart (shoulder) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Stewart suffered a fractured shoulder in Sunday's win over the Buccaneers and was expected to be out long-term, so his move to IR does not come as a surprise. He'll now be forced to miss at least the next four games, but a longer recovery time could be needed for the North Carolina product.
Suffers long-term injury
Published: 2023-11-07
Stewart's shoulder injury is expected to require a long-term recovery, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Stewart stepped in for the injured Jimmie Ward (hamstring) this past Sunday before suffering a shoulder injury of his own. The 28-year-old safety has appeared in eight games for the Texans this year, recording 22 total tackles and one forced fumble. Stewart could very well end up on injured reserve in the near future.
Needs MRI
Published: 2023-11-06
Stewart, who left Sunday's 39-37 win over the Buccaneers early with a shoulder injury, will undergo an MRI on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Stewart exited the game early, after coming in to replace Jimmie Ward who suffered a hamstring injury. The former had his arm in a sling afterward and appears in danger of missing time moving forward. With Steward and Ward likely to be questionable or worse for Week 10 against the Bengals, DeAndre Houston-Carson may be in for a big role in the contest.