Kayden McDonald
#93 · DT · Houston Texans
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Recent Form & Trends
Top 5 stats — last-10-game averages, how often they beat the line, the direction they're trending, and how this year stacks up against seasons past.
Stuffs
Line 0.5
2026
0.3
Solo Tackles
Line 0.5
2026
0.3
Assist Tackles
Line 1.5
2026
1.3
Total Tackles
Line 1.5
2026
1.7
Passes Defended
Line 0
2026
0
Last 10 Games
| Game | Opp | Stuffs | Solo Tackles | Assist Tackles | Total Tackles | Passes Defended |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25L | vs NYG | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct 18W | vs JAX | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct 11W | @ TEN | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Green = beat the listed line that game. Information only — no predictions or recommendations.
Situational SplitsReal · ESPN
How this player performs by situation this season — home vs road, conference matchups and on rest.
| Split | TOT | SOLO | AST | SACK | STF | STFYDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Market ContextSample
Illustrative player-prop lines & cross-book movement — this widget uses sample data until a live market/props feed is connected. Real game odds are on the Live Lines page. Information only, not a recommendation.
Total Yards
opened at 50.5
Cross-Book Comparison
Injury & Status History
A running log of this player's status changes — each entry links to the original source.
Kayden McDonald — Active
McDonald logged full practice sessions Thursday and Friday and was subsequently activated from injured reserve Saturday. After carrying a questionable designation, the rookie second-round pick now has the green light to suit up for his NFL regular-season debut in Week 5.
Kayden McDonald — Questionable
McDonald ended Week 5 prep with consecutive full practices, which was enough for the Texans to remove the rookie second-rounder from injured reserve. Although he's still listed as questionable, the fact that McDonald is no longer on IR puts him on track to make his NFL debut against Tennessee on Sunday.
Kayden McDonald — Injured Reserve
The Texans designated McDonald for return from injured reserve Wednesday, opening his 21-day window to be activated to the 53-man roster. While the rookie isn't a lock to suit up Sunday versus the Titans, he's heading in a positive direction toward making his NFL debut after missing the first four games of the 2026 campaign.
Kayden McDonald — Injured Reserve
The rookie second-round pick was a limited participant Wednesday as the Texans opened up his 21-day window for a return to the 53-man roster. Given that he missed the Texans' first four games while recovering from an ankle sprain, McDonald could need to turn in multiple full practices before he's cleared to make his NFL debut.
News & Status Timeline
Kayden McDonald — Active
McDonald logged full practice sessions Thursday and Friday and was subsequently activated from injured reserve Saturday. After carrying a questionable designation, the rookie second-round pick now has the green light to suit up for his NFL regular-season debut in Week 5.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Kayden McDonald — Questionable
McDonald ended Week 5 prep with consecutive full practices, which was enough for the Texans to remove the rookie second-rounder from injured reserve. Although he's still listed as questionable, the fact that McDonald is no longer on IR puts him on track to make his NFL debut against Tennessee on Sunday.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Kayden McDonald — Questionable
questionable
ESPN Injury Report ↗Kayden McDonald — Injured Reserve
The Texans designated McDonald for return from injured reserve Wednesday, opening his 21-day window to be activated to the 53-man roster. While the rookie isn't a lock to suit up Sunday versus the Titans, he's heading in a positive direction toward making his NFL debut after missing the first four games of the 2026 campaign.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Kayden McDonald — Injured Reserve
The rookie second-round pick was a limited participant Wednesday as the Texans opened up his 21-day window for a return to the 53-man roster. Given that he missed the Texans' first four games while recovering from an ankle sprain, McDonald could need to turn in multiple full practices before he's cleared to make his NFL debut.
ESPN Injury Report ↗