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Texans Expect Christian Kirk Back vs. Jaguars as Key Reinforcements Return to Practice

Houston seeks a spark for a sputtering offense that has produced two touchdowns through two games.

Overview

  • Coach DeMeco Ryans said Christian Kirk and Braxton Berrios are expected to be available in Week 3, and both receivers practiced on a limited basis Wednesday.
  • Center Jake Andrews returned to practice from an ankle injury, positioning Houston to potentially field its full starting offensive line this week.
  • The Texans are 0-2 and rank last in scoring at 14 points per game with no red-zone touchdowns to date.
  • Kirk missed the first two games with a hamstring injury and is aiming to make his Houston debut against the Jaguars, who traded him to the Texans in March.
  • Houston placed receiver Justin Watson on injured reserve and signed tight end Brenden Bates to the active roster, with recent practice-squad moves including adding safety Jalen Mills and releasing Silas Bolden and Jaylon Thomas.