Houston Texans defensive lineman . has been suspended for four weeks ahead of the team’s Week 7 matchup against the Green Bay Packers. Edwards, who had been having a breakout 2024 season, started in the first six games, filling in for Denico Autry, who was serving a six-game suspension for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing drugs policy.
Now, Edwards faces his own suspension, as the NFL announced on Monday that he will miss the next four games for violating the league’s substance abuse policy.
With Edwards sidelined and Autry just returning, the Texans will rely on defensive tackles Folorunso Fatukasi, Khalil Davis, and Tim Settle Jr. to fill the void against a Packers team known for their strong running game. The Packers have already surpassed 1,000 rushing yards this season, one of only two teams to do so, which may lead them to focus heavily on their ground attack given the Texans’ weakened defensive line.
Despite these challenges, Houston’s defense has been one of the best in the league, allowing only 277 yards per game, the third-lowest average in the NFL this season. As the Texans and Packers, both boasting a combined record of 9-3, prepare to face off, this game is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated matchups in Week 7. Both teams have only lost to the Minnesota Vikings earlier in the year, adding to the intrigue of this premier game.
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