OF Matt LaFleur announcement that he is leaving Green Bay Packers Now another significant issue for team…..

While Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt is out for Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans, Houston ruled out four injured starters on Friday.

Texans coach DeMeco Ryans announced linebackers Azeez Al-Shaair (knee) and Henry To’oTo’o (concussion), cornerback Kamari Lassiter (shoulder) and safety Jimmie Ward (groin) will not play.

To’oTo’o leads the team with 45 tackles while Al-Shaair is an all-around menace with 40 tackles, six quarterback hits, four tackles for losses, four passes defensed and one forced fumble.

He ranks among the Texans’ top three defenders in each of those categories.

Neville Hewitt and Jake Hansen are expected to start in their place.

Hewitt is in his 10th season and was a full-time starter for the Jets in 2019 and 2020 but will be making his first start since 2021.

Hansen is in his third season. His only two career starts came as a rookie in 2022.

“They know how we play, they know what to expect, they know how to communicate,” Ryans said this week.

“It is nothing new to them. If they have to go out and give snaps, I feel confident in those guys being able to step up and help us.

The losses of the team’s leading tacklers will impact the run defense.

And the losses of Lassiter and Ward will impact the pass defense.

A second-round pick, Lassiter has been sensational.

Among all cornerbacks with at least 100 coverage snaps, he is No. 1 in the NFL with a 37.5 percent completion percentage allowed, according to Pro Football Focus.