Another day, another set of reps for Kamari Lassiter.
The Houston Texans rookie cornerback was once again a limited participant in practice Thursday in preparation for Sunday’s matchup at home against the Indianapolis Colts.
Lassiter, the Texans’ second-round pick out of Georgia, had been dealing with a scapula fracture, a rare football injury involving the back of the shoulder blade suffered during an offensive pass interference infraction against the Buffalo Bills. He’s missed the last two games, but practicing is a promising sign.
Things, however, could be trending down for linebacker Henry To’oTo’o. After returning to practice as a limited participant on Wednesday, the second-year starter returned to the injury report.
He didn’t play last week and might not be cleared after taking a step back.
Linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (knee) and defensive back Jimmie Ward (groin) missed practice for the fifth consecutive day. According to KPRC2 Sports’ Aaron Wilson, Ward is expected to miss his third consecutive game due to injury.
Rookie Calen Bullock, who totaled his third interception in Week 7, is expected to start opposite Eric Murray.
Al-Shaair, who left in Week 6 during the third quarter, could be a game-time decision. Earlier Wednesday, Houston signed former first-round pick Devin White to the active roster for depth purposes.
Both receivers Robert Woods (foot) and Steven Sims (back) were back running drills during Thursday’s practice. Woods, who was limited, hasn’t played since Week 5’s win over the Buffalo Bills.
Sims, who was a late addition to the injury report last week, should be good to go for the home matchup.
Defensive end Will Anderson Jr. and offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil returned at full capacity and shouldn’t miss any extra time. Reserve cornerback D’Angelo Ross, who started in Lassiter’s place last weekend, was out due to an illness.
Here’s a look at the injury report for the Texans and Colts after Thursday’s practice. With a win on Sunday, the Texans would finish with at least a .500 record in divisional play for 2024.
Houston Texans
| Player | Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Game Status |
| DB Jimmie Ward | groin | DNP | DNP | ||
| LB Azeez Al-Shaair | knee | DNP | DNP | ||
| WR Steven Sims | back | DNP | FP | ||
| WR Robert Woods | toe | DNP | LP | ||
| DE Will Anderson Jr. | chest | LP | FP | ||
| CB Kamari Lassiter | shoulder | LP | LP | ||
| LB Henry To’oTo’o | concussion | LP | DNP | ||
| DL Foley Fatukasi | shoulder | LP | LP | ||
| CB D’Angelo Ross | illness | — | DNP | ||
| OT Laremy Tunsil | ankle | LP | FP |
DNP: Did not practice; LP: Limited participation ; FP: Full participation
Indianapolis Colts
| Player | Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Game Status |
| DE Gernard Avery | foot | DNP | DNP | ||
| LB Jaylon Carlies | fibula | DNP | DNP | ||
| WR Josh Downs | toe | DNP | FP | ||
| OL Ryan Kelly | calf | DNP | FP | ||
| CB Chris Lammons | ankle | DNP | FP | ||
| WR Michael Pittman Jr. | back | DNP | FP | ||
| OT Braden Smith | knee | DNP | FP | ||
| DL DeForest Buckner | ankle | LP | FP | ||
| RB Jonathan Taylor | ankle | LP | FP | ||
| WR Ashton Dulin | knee | FP | FP | ||
| LB Cameron McGrone | elbow | FP | FP | ||
| LB E.J. Speed | knee | FP | FP |
DNP: Did not practice; LP: Limited participation ; FP: Full participation