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Final Injury Report Sets Texans’ Lassiter to Play, Steelers Enter Wild Card Mostly Healthy

Lassiter’s return lifts Houston’s secondary, with Pittsburgh largely at full strength.

Overview

  • Texans cornerback Kamari Lassiter progressed to full participation on Saturday and is cleared to play against Pittsburgh.
  • Rookie safety Jaylen Reed was designated to return from injured reserve, practiced fully, and is listed as questionable for Monday.
  • Running back Jawhar Jordan was ruled out with an ankle injury that local reporting described as a high-ankle sprain, tightening Houston’s backfield depth.
  • Steelers tight end Jonnu Smith moved from limited Friday to full Saturday, leaving only DL Isaiahh Loudermilk questionable as the 53-man roster is otherwise set.
  • Texans linemen Denico Autry and Tytus Howard returned to full participation, and most of Houston’s roster practiced fully entering Monday night’s Wild Card in Pittsburgh.