HOUSTON -- Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said starting safety M.J. Stewart suffered a quad injury that will require season-ending surgery.

Stewart's injury occurred during the second quarter of the Texans' 36-29 comeback win over the Jacksonville Jaguars . On a rush attempt from Jaguars running back Travis Etienne, wideout Tim Patrick blocked Stewart when the Texans safety wasn't prepared, which knocked him to the ground.

Stewart immediately favored his left leg. The Texans medical cart came out shortly after and put his leg in a cast before placing him on the cart.

"Unfortunate for M.J. He was doing a really good job, playing really good for us in that starting role," Ryans said. "He meant a lot to our team. So, we're going to miss M.J. and what he brings to our team. So, o

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