Texans to start Tyrod Taylor at QB over Deshaun Watson vs. Jaguars

September 06, 2021 - 12:02pm

Houston Texans quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) looks to throw a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL preseason football game. (Justin Rex/AP)

The Houston Texans will start Tyrod Taylor at quarterback on Sunday versus the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to head coach David Culley.

As a result, Deshaun Watson will be part of the roster but not play.

#Texans coach David Culley tells reporters that Tyrod Taylor will start at QB, which confirms what appeared clear: Deshaun Watson will sit on the roster but not play.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 6, 2021

Watson, 25, is currently being investigated by the FBI, Houston police and NFL after 22 women filed lawsuits alleging that he sexually assaulted or harassed them.

Texans general manager Nick Caserio said last week that there’s “no definitive answer” on Watson’s future in Houston.

Taylor, 32, signed a one-year contract with the Texans in March. He’s played for the Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Cleveland Browns and Los Angeles Chargers across 10 NFL seasons.

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