Source confirms that Texans will replace Davis Mills with Kyle Allen as their quarterback.

The Houston Texans The starting quarterback has been benched Davis MillsBackup quarterback Kyle Allen I will be taking over for the game against Sunday Miami DolphinsA source confirmed the news to ESPN on Wednesday.

Mills’ worst season performance, in a 23-10 defeat to the Titans, led to Mills’ benching. Washington Commanders Last week. Mills was able to complete 57.6% of his passes against the Commanders for 169 yards and two interceptions. This includes a pick-6 on the first drive.

Lovie Smith, the Texans coach, had refused to name a starting QB during Wednesday’s news conference. He stated that he didn’t want “to give the opponent an edge.”

NFL Network reported Allen would be starting against the Dolphins in its first report.

Mills was a 2021 third round pick from the Texans. StanfordAfter showing promise in his rookie, he could be the future quarterback. However, he struggled to finish his sophomore season. His completion percentage fell to 61.9% while his passer rating dropped to 78.1. He ranks in the bottom 10 of the NFL in both these categories.

Mills also has thrown 11 interceptions in the NFL, which is more than his total of ten from last year.

The Texans hope that Allen’s switch will spark an offense that ranks 32nd for total yards per games (285.9), and 26th for passing yards per match (192.2).

After four years of service with the NFL, Allen has now completed his fifth season. Carolina Panthers Commandants. He is 7-10 in his career as a starter, with 24 touchdowns or interceptions.