Patterson (lower leg) is out for the remainder of the season, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
The Texans placed Patterson (ankle) on injured reserve Tuesday.
Coach DeMeco Ryans said Monday that Patterson will "be out for some time" due to the ankle injury he sustained Sunday at Carolina, Drew Dougherty of the Texans' official site reports.
Patterson (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Panthers, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Patterson (leg) played 94 percent of offensive snaps during Houston's preseason finale against the Saints on Sunday.
Patterson (leg) will not practice Sunday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.