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Texans rookie quarterback Deshaun Watson out for year with torn ACL

Nov 2, 2017, 2:50 PM | Updated: 2:51 pm

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) passes against the Seattle Seahawks in the first half...

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) passes against the Seattle Seahawks in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Seattle. Seahawks' Seattle Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas intercepted the pass and returned it for a touchdown. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

(AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

Houston Texans rookie quarterback Deshaun Watson suffered a torn ACL in practice and will miss the rest of the 2017 season, according to multiple reports.

Houston faces the Arizona Cardinals in Week 11.

The 12th overall pick in 2017, Watson threw for 1,699 yards and completed 61.8 percent of his passes with 19 touchdowns and eight interceptions through half the NFL season. He was a favorite to win the NFL Rookie of the Year award.

Now, Houston will turn to backup Tom Savage this week. He started the season opener but was benched for Watson by halftime.

Additionally, the Texans will sign backup quarterback Matt McGloin, reports Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle. McGloin played for Houston coach Bill O’Brien at Penn State.

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