Texans QB Deshaun Watson tears ACL in practice, AP source says

By Kristie Rieken The Associated Press

7 years ago

In this Aug. 9, 2017, file photo, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Charlotte, N.C. Two people familiar with the situation tell The Associated Press that Watson sustained a season-ending knee injury in practice on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017. The rookie suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in one of his knees and will go on the injured reserve. The people spoke on the condition of anonymity because the team hadn’t announced the injury. (AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek, File)

In this Aug. 9, 2017, file photo, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) gestures at the line of scrimmage during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C. Though the Texans are just 3-3 entering their bye, the development of Watson has them encouraged that they’ve finally found the player to end their years of quarterback woes and help this franchise take the next step.(AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek, FIle)

In this Sept. 24, 2017, file photo, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) throws a pass against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. Watson has done all the Texans could ask of him through the first five starts of his career. But he has yet to face a challenge like the one he’ll get on Sunday facing the Seahawks in Seattle. The Seahawks have the best scoring defense in the NFL and a secondary filled with stars. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) scrambles against the Seattle Seahawks in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) passes to wide receiver Will Fuller over Seattle Seahawks defensive end Frank Clark, right, for a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

In this Oct. 8, 2017, file photo, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) before an NFL football game Kansas City Chiefs in Houston. Two people familiar with the situation tell The Associated Press that Watson sustained a season-ending knee injury in practice on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017. The rookie suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in one of his knees and will go on the injured reserve. The people spoke on the condition of anonymity because the team hadn’t announced the injury. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

In this Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, file photo, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) sits on the sideline during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Houston. Two people familiar with the situation tell The Associated Press that Watson sustained a season-ending knee injury in practice on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017. The rookie suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in one of his knees and will go on the injured reserve. The people spoke on the condition of anonymity because the team hadn’t announced the injury. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith, File)

HOUSTON — Two people familiar with the situation tell The Associated Press that Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson sustained a season-ending knee injury in practice on Thursday.

The rookie suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in one of his knees and will go on the injured reserve. The people spoke on the condition of anonymity because the team hadn’t announced the injury.

The 12th overall pick in this year’s draft was named AFC offensive player of the month after throwing for 1,171 yards with 16 touchdowns and running for 145 yards and another score.

The Texans will start Tom Savage, who was benched in the opener, on Sunday against the Colts.