Oct 13, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans inside linebacker Brian Cushing (56) watches the game against the St. Louis Rams during the second half at Reliant Stadium. The Rams won 38-13. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Campbell-USA TODAY Sports

Immediately after Houston Texans linebacker Brian Cushing went down in the third quarter of the team’s Week 7 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, it appeared that it was a very serious injury that could bring an end to his season.

It was just a year ago that Cushing suffered a torn ACL, so we were all hoping it would not be the same injury. As it turns out, the initial belief is that his ACL is still intact, but he is still expected to miss the season with a reported torn LCL.

From Albert Breer of the NFL Network:

Per sources, Brian Cushing is believed to have a torn LCL and will likely need surgery. Not as bad as last year, but done for the year.

— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) October 21, 2013

So again … Brian Cushing has a torn LCL and a broken leg. ACL is OK. Needs surgery. Done for the year.

— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) October 21, 2013

It would be a devastating loss for the Texans, who are already struggling, if the diagnosis is confirmed on Monday after Cushing undergoes an MRI.

Our thoughts go out to Cushing and we would like to wish him a fully and speedy recovery.