Overview
- Reed practiced for the first time since his Nov. 30 forearm injury, starting the 21-day window to rejoin the 53-man roster.
- He has not been added to the active roster, and the team faces a Monday deadline before the road game in Pittsburgh.
- Houston’s depth at safety remains thin with Jimmie Ward on the PUP list, M.J. Stewart on injured reserve, and K’Von Wallace back on the practice squad after being waived.
- Reed re-injured his forearm against the Colts and underwent surgery that included a metal plate, according to prior reports.
- In seven games with one start, the sixth-round pick recorded 14 tackles and a fumble recovery, and one outlet reported he is expected to be cleared for Monday.