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Lonnie Ballentine suffered a "significant" leg injury in the fourth quarter of yesterday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The second-year safety was carted off the field after colliding with a Jaguars receiver.
After coming off injured reserve last year, clawing his way back to the active roster, biding his time behind Quintin Demps and Eddie Pleasant, Ballentine finally got a real shot, but it has been cut short.
S Lonnie Ballentine is out 4 season with a knee injury. Bill OBrien said it happened right in front of him. Compared it to Brady and Welker
— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) October 19, 2015
Bill O'Brien calls Lonnie Ballentine's injury a significant knee injury. "He can't catch a break. I feel bad for him." Texans?src=hash">#Texans
— Tania Ganguli (@taniaganguli) October 18, 2015
Brutal, brutal luck.
The Texans still have Andre Hal, a converted cornerback, starting at safety next to Rahim Moore. Hal had two interceptions, including a pick six against the Jaguars. But Ballentine seemed prime to carve himself a role.
Just about entire #Texans team came on the field to check on & show support for Lonnie Ballentine after his injury pic.twitter.com/UaxABL1a30
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) October 18, 2015
Now Ballentine will have to heal up and rehab again and wait for next year. Wish him luck on Twitter!
Everyone thanks for all the love and support . I'll bounce back better than I left.
— Lonnie Ballentine (@Big_Play_4) October 19, 2015
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