Texans’ Romeo Crennel on CB Bradley Roby’s injury: ‘Don’t think it’s major’

Houston Texans cornerback Bradley Roby sustained a knee injury in the first quarter of the club’s 35-20 loss to the Green Bay Packers Sunday afternoon at NRG Stadium.

Roby being out of the game allowed receiver Davante Adams to feast on Roby’s backup, cornerback Phillip Gaines. The three-time Pro Bowler caught 13 passes for 196 yards and two touchdowns as the Packers led the entire way.

According to interim coach Romeo Crennel via Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle, the knee injury shouldn’t be that serious.

“I don’t have a health report, but I don’t think it’s major,” Crennel said. “He will go through a series of tests, and then we’ll know more then.”

The Texans have the benefit of the Week 8 bye to evaluate the status of Roby, who signed a three-year, $36 million contract during the first wave of free agency in March.

Houston hasn’t had their ideal scenario at cornerback this season with Gareon Conley still working through an ankle injury and not having played a game this season. Losing Roby for any extended period of time would similarly impact the unit.