Coach DeMeco Ryans said on Wednesday that offensive lineman Tytus Howard would miss the rest of the 2023 season due to an injury. This choice was made in response to an NFL Network report by Ian Rapoport that stated Howard would be having surgery on his ailing knee.
The regrettable occurrence happened during the team’s 24-21 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday night. With just 20 seconds remaining in the first quarter, Howard was hurt. He was taken to the Blue Medical Tent for treatment before being carried to the locker room.
With a right-hand break sustained during the second week of training camp, Howard had hand surgery on August 7—this is his second major injury of the season. In spite of these losses, Coach Ryans is optimistic about the future and recognizes the difficulties that come with playing football. While expressing sympathy for Howard’s predicament, he underlined the team’s resolve to go forward and perform to the best of their abilities.
Howard has already missed the season’s first four games due to a knee ailment. Interestingly, in 394 snaps at left guard, he has not given up a sack, per Pro Football Focus.
Ryans highlighted the offensive line’s flexibility in the face of difficulties, thanking Howard for his perseverance and recognizing his accomplishments. Ryans stated that the organization is aggressively obtaining information regarding Howard’s anticipated return despite not revealing the precise severity of his knee ailment.
Juice Scruggs will fill in at left guard for the duration of the season in Howard’s absence. When Howard left the game against the Jaguars, the much-anticipated rookie offensive tackle made his debut and quickly established himself as a vital member of the team’s reorganized offensive line.
