Well the speculation and reports of a possible season ending back issue for Texans running back Arian Foster seem to be true.
Ian Rapoport is reporting that Foster is indeed done for the season, and will be placed on season ending injured reserve, with plans to have back surgery.
Texans RB Arian Foster is out for the season, per sources. Multiple opinions revealed he needs back surgery.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 10, 2013
The #Texans will announce the move to put Arian Foster on Injured Reserve on Monday. It is a lumbar issue.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 10, 2013
——> RT @MarcSesslerNFL: RT @NFL_ATL: Arian Foster out for season, needs back surgery, per @RapSheet http://t.co/Qfp4WhFywy
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 10, 2013
Ben Tate, who is playing through four cracked ribs, will carry the load with Foster out.