Houston Texans defensive tackle Tim Settle Jr., a starter on the NFL's top-ranked defense, will have season-ending foot surgery, according to multiple reports on Thursday afternoon.

Settle, 28, was injured during the Texans' 20-16 victory over the host Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, but it's not clear when the injury happened. The Houston Chronicle reported that Settle appeared to limp off the field with 4:40 left in regulation after calling to the sideline for a replacement.

"Sad news, Tim was playing really good football for us and was having a really good season," defensive coordinator Matt Burke said afterward, per the Chronicle. "Hurting for him and what he's going through.

"We'll have guys step up to replace him. But he was playing really good football for us."

Settle has started

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