Ingram delivered a playoff highlight for the Texans by intercepting Patriots quarterback Drake Maye in the closing seconds of the first half, keeping New England from scoring before halftime. 🛡️🎯 The Texans would eventually lose 28-16, but the moment stood as a career milestone for Ingram, who had just two career interceptions prior to that game – both recorded in the same 2024 Bills game.
For the season, Ingram appeared in five regular-season games with Houston after being waived by Buffalo in December, finishing with six tackles and two passes defensed. 📊 Those numbers reflect a modest contribution, especially given the Bills’ depth concerns down the stretch.
The Slay saga fueled further controversy: Buffalo chose not to waive Slay and instead placed him on the reserve/did not report list, rendering him ineligible to play unless the Bills relented. Slay’s camp hinted the veteran might be weighing a return to the Eagles, while Bills coach Sean McDermott expressed clear frustration about how the situation unfolded. 💥😡
In Buffalo’s aftermath, the timing couldn’t have hurt more. The Bills were thin at cornerback late in the season, with rookie Maxwell Hairston sidelined by injury and unavailable for the playoffs, including the overtime loss to Denver. Ingram’s absence was felt as Buffalo watched another postseason bid slip away, highlighting a high-profile personnel decision that’s still discussed today. 🏁🧊
