Howard (knee) restructured his contract with the Texans on Friday to clear $10.3 million in salary cap space, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Howard (knee) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.
Howard is expected to miss the remainder of the season after undergoing further testing on his injured knee Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Howard is set to get scans on his injured left knee Monday morning, and there is "some hope" that he has avoided a severe injury, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Howard (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
Howard (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
Howard (hand) is active for Sunday's game against the Panthers.
Howard (hand) was activated from injured reserve Saturday
Houston placed Howard (hand) on injured reserve Wednesday.
Howard (hand) is participating in Monday's practice with a cast, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.