The Facts: Green is expected be placed on season-ending injured reserve as early as Tuesday. Green suffered a sprained knee in Sunday’s 16-6 win over the Cleveland Browns, and all indications are that the 31-year-old is heading to IR, essentially ending his stay in Houston.
Diehards Line:HC Gary Kubiak said Tuesday that doctors were worried that Green would miss several weeks, and the Texans -- a longshot to make the postseason -- could not afford to wait for him to get healthy at this point in the campaign. ... Green, who will end up making about $11 million over his two seasons in Houston, had already has sat out three full games this year due to knee and groin ailments. He played in just six games a season ago. An 11-year veteran, Green served mainly as the backup to rookie Steve Slaton this season, rushing for 294 yards and three touchdowns on 74 carries.