Overview
- Houston added veteran kicker Matthew Wright to the practice squad as insurance while Ka’imi Fairbairn deals with a lower-body injury.
- Fairbairn, who went 5-for-6 on field goals in an 18-15 loss to Denver, has his Week 10 availability under evaluation after receiving treatment.
- Wright appeared in one game each this season for the Titans and Commanders, going 1-for-1 on field goals with a 46-yarder and perfect on extra points.
- The Texans also activated rookie cornerback Alijah Huzzie and placed cornerback Jaylin Smith and defensive end Darrell Taylor on injured reserve, with tight end Dalton Keene released from the practice squad.
- Houston enters Sunday at 3-5 against the 5-3 Jaguars, with injuries across the roster including quarterback C.J. Stroud’s concussion under continued monitoring.