The neck injury that ended Texans running back Steve Slaton’s season required surgery, Texans coach Gary Kubiak revealed Tuesday on the Score 1510.
“I’m hoping by getting him well again he goes back to what he was as a rookie, and we’ve got to get better up front,” Kubiak said.
Slaton’s surgery happened two weeks ago and his recovery timeline is unclear. Between the injury and the loss of both of Houston’s starting guards, it appears Kubiak is willing to give Slaton somewhat of a pass for his disappointing second season.
Still, we’d be surprised if the Texans don’t pick up more help at running back this offseason to go with Slaton and rising talent Arian Foster.