Overview
- Nico Collins returned to practice after missing two games with a hamstring injury and guard Ed Ingram also practiced after a groin issue, but neither is guaranteed to play on Sunday.
- Defensive end Jadeveon Clowney practiced and remains listed week to week, while linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair did not participate and his availability is uncertain.
- The Texans placed defensive tackle Mario Edwards on injured reserve after a reported torn ACL, a move that removed a key defensive lineman from near-term plans.
- Houston made immediate roster moves to plug depth holes by promoting defensive end Chris Braswell from the practice squad and adding running back Dare Ogunbowale from the Raiders’ practice squad.
- The offense scored 31 points with Collins and Ingram in the opener but only 23 combined in the two games without them, so their return could change play-calling and help C.J. Stroud; the Texans must still manage thin linebacker depth and finalize game-day decisions.