Overview

• Head coach DeMeco Ryans continues to list Stingley as day-to-day after the All-Pro exited Week 3 with an oblique injury.
• A second straight absence from Houston’s padded Thursday session is typically a strong indicator a player will not suit up on Sunday, according to team history reported by the Chronicle.
• Reporters say the Texans are getting Tremon Smith ready to start at cornerback against the Titans if Stingley is unavailable.
• The defensive backfield is thinner after this week’s release of safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson, increasing pressure on depth options.
• Right tackle Tytus Howard returned from an illness, wide receiver Nico Collins practiced after being limited Wednesday, and fullback Jakob Johnson remained out with a hamstring issue.