Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt, the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year, is headed for injured reserve after re-injuring his back, multiple media outlets reported Tuesday.
Watt underwent back surgery in late July, and sat out the preseason. He returned to play each of the Texans' first three regular-season games, but NFL.com reported he was hurt Thursday in Houston's loss to the New England Patriots.