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Dolphins vs. Texans injury report: Latest updates, news for Thursday

Here’s the injury report from Thursday’s practice as the Houston Texans prepare to take on the Miami Dolphins.

Here are the full injury reports ahead of the Houston Texans and Miami Dolphins’ matchup at NRG Stadium in Week 15

Houston Texans (8-5)

Did not practice

  • DB Jalen Pitre (chest)
  • OL Juice Scruggs (foot)

Limited participation

  • RB Joe Mixon (rest day)
  • OL Kenyon Green (shoulder)
  • DL Foley Fatukasi (foot)
  • LB Christian Harris (calf)
  • LB Jamal Hill (knee)

Full practice

  • WR Xavier Hutchinson (shoulder)
  • DL Denico Autry (knee)

Note: Robert Woods, Laremy Tunsil and Nico Collins were removed from the injured list because of a rest day. 

Miami Dolphins (6-7)

Did not practice

  • OT Terron Armstead (knee)
  • WR Dee Eskridge (knee)
  • OT Kendall Lam (back)
  • DB Jordan Poyer (rest)

Limited participation

  • DL Bradley Chubb (knee)
  • WR Grant DuBose (shoulder)
  • LB Cameron Goode (knee)
  • FB Alec Ingold (ankle)
  • RB Raheem Mostert (hip)
  • WR Jaylen Waddle (hamstring)
  • LB Jordyn Brooks (ribs)

Full practice

  • LS Blake Ferguson (non-football illness)
  • LB Anthony Walker Jr. (hamstring)
  • WR Tyreek Hill (wrist)

Note: defensive lineman Calais Campbell and wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. were removed from the injury list after missing Wednesday’s practice due to rest. 

Gimme Him: One player Titans would steal from Texans

The Tennessee Titans have a giant hole on offense making this an easy target to grab off the Houston Texans’ roster.

Coming off another loss, the Tennessee Titans (2-8) will travel to NRG Stadium to take on the Houston Texans in AFC South action. 

That, of course, provides those of us here at Titans Wire the opportunity to hypothetically steal from the Texans’ roster in search of depth and/or talent upgrades. The Titans have talent at multiple positions, but could still use an influx of talent on all levels, and the Texans offer a variety of players that could improve the roster. 

Heading into this Week 12 battle, right tackle is the most glaring need on the roster. Sure, some will say quarterback or dynamic edge rusher, and others possibly tight end or receiver, but the hole at right tackle is a huge problem that has a ripple effect for the entire offense. The Texans have options at almost all of those positions, thus making this exercise the most interesting of the season.

With Will Levis still truly an unknown quantity at this point, quarterback C.J. Stroud would be a solid pick-up. However, his sophomore campaign has not been quite as dynamic as his rookie season and there are some questions. Especially considering most of his struggles are tied to injuries to the players around him. While bringing him onto the Titans would make sense, it is likely his struggles would continue, so this week it’s a pass. 

Wide receiver Nico Collins,  defensive ends Will Anderson Jr and Daneille Hunter, and tight end Dalton Schultz  are also potential targets, but one player on their roster could make a larger impact: offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil. 

Tunsil is arguably the best offensive tackle in the league and would instantly upgrade the entire offensive line. Plus, being in the middle of a three-year, $75 million contract, the former first-round selection of the Miami Dolphins would be in Nashville through the 2025 season. His addition would allow the Titans to slide 2024 first-round selection JC Latham to his more natural right tackle position and give the team bookends to an already solid interior. 

What are your thoughts, Titans fans? Would you pick Laremy Tunsil or steal an entirely different player from the Houston Texans?

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Injury updates for several Texans players following win over Patriots

The Houston Texans saw three players leave Sunday’s win with injuries.

While the Houston Texans secured a 41-21 victory over the New England Patriots, they could be without several players entering Week 7.

Texans coach DeMeco Ryans confirmed that both offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil (ankle) and linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (knee) left Sunday’s game with injuries.

“Yeah, Azeez is getting evaluated with a knee,” Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said. “He tried to come back, but we’ll see how he progresses throughout the week.”

Signed to a three-year deal this offseason, Al-Shaair serves as the voice of Houston’s defense. He finished with three tackles and forced a fumble before being replaced by special teams star Neville Hewitt.

The Texans love Hewitt for his tackling ability, so he could become the new starter if Al-Shaair remains sidelined for long. Houston could also elevate Christian Harris off the injured reserve should the team feel he’s ready to return.

Tunsil left after reaggravating an ankle injury during the third quarter. Houston held a commanding lead, so the team turned to rookie Blake Fisher rather than push forward with the four-time Pro Bowler.

Tunsil’s injury is not regarded as serious and hasn’t been all season. The Texans will continue to monitor it throughout the week before the team departs for Green Bay.

Linebacker Henry To’oTo’o, who entered Sunday’s game as the team’s leading tackler, suffered a head injury late in the fourth quarter and now enters the NFL concussion protocol.

To’oTo’o is already serving as Harris’ replacement as the full-time starter, meaning Houston might have to turn to another special teams standout in Del’Shawn Phillips or potentially rookie Jamal Hill.

Kickoff next week at Lambeau Field is scheduled for noon CT.

Texans receive update on OT Laremy Tunsil’s status vs. Patriots

Laremy Tunsil’s day could be over for the Houston Texans entering the fourth quarter.

Laremy Tunsil’s day might be over.

The Houston Texans are listing Tunsil as questionable for the remainder of Sunday’s matchup against the New England Patriots. Rookie Blake Fisher will take over in his place.

A four-time Pro Bowler, Tunsil has been dealing with an ankle injury since Week 4’s win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. After C.J. Stroud completed a pass to Stefon Diggs, Tunsil remained on the ground and needed to be looked at by trainers.

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Tunsil walked off gingerly and headed to the bench. Given the fact that Houston currently is leading by three scores entering the fourth quarter, Tunsil might be shut down with several other starters in preparation for next week’s matchup against the Green Bay Packers.

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It’s not over yet, but Houston is on the verge of its best start in over a decade. At 5-1, Sunday’s win would be just the second time in franchise history that the Texans started with five wins.

The only other team to start out as well was the AFC South champions of 2012, who started 11-1 before finishing 12-4.

Texans receive positive update on Pro Bowl OT Laremy Tunsil’s status for Week 5

Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil is trending upward heading into Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills.

Laremy Tunsil is looking “good to go” for the Houston Texans this Sunday against the Buffalo Bills.

The four-time Pro Bowl left tackle returned to practice after dealing with an ankle injury on Wednesday. He was a full participant and should be ready for the battle between a pair of 3-1 franchises at NRG Stadium.

Tunsil left the Jaguars game in the second quarter and was looked at by multiple trainers on the bench and in the medical blue tent. He returned to the game to start the third quarter.

When asked about his status for Sunday, Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said Wednesday that Tunsil would be considered “day to day.”

Tunsil has struggled to avoid the yellow flag through four games entering October. He leads all players with 11 penalties, including six false starts.

But Tunsil has been essential in the growth of quarterback C.J. Stroud in Year 2, especially in pass protection. In over 200 snaps, he’s allowed just two sacks and four pressures, which ranks 13th-best in the league.

Dealing with lower-body injuries is normal for Tunsil, who underwent a knee scope earlier this offseason and missed a majority of training camp.

A healthy Tunsil could benefit Houston by keeping Stroud upright against the Bills’ front seven, which enters Sunday 12th in sacks. Buffalo also has struggled to attack the run, allowing 5.7 yards per attempt. In Sunday’s loss to the Ravens, the Bills allowed nearly 200 rushing yards to Pro Bowl running back Derrick Henry.

Kickoff at NRG Stadium is scheduled for noon CT.

Watch: Texans QB C.J. Stroud finds Nico Collins for TD vs. Jaguars

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud found his top target Nico Collins to go-ahead for the first time against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Despite injuries and penalties throughout, the Houston Texans’ third drive ended in a touchdown.

Quarterback C.J. Stroud found receiver Nico Collins on third-and-goal pass ahead of the Jacksonville Jaguars, 14-10.

The Texans enter the third quarter up 17-13.

Houston went into an empty set after running back Dare Ogunbowale motioned out of the backfield outside of Collins, who was matched up one-on-one with Jaguars safety Andre Cisco.

Stroud diagnosed the mismatch and connected with the league’s receiving yards leader for the go-ahead score.

The Texans needed 12 plays to march 74 yards for the score, taking over seven minutes off the clock. Houston overcame a pair of penalties, but also benefited from a Jaguars foul that provided the Texans with an automatic first down in the red zone.

Houston watched as left tackle Laremy Tunsil left the game with an ankle injury, Rookie tackle Blake Fisher filled in his spot for the remainder of the drive.

Receiver Stefon Diggs also left with an injury, but remained on the sideline.

Stroud finished the first half 15-for-20 with 218 yards and a touchdown, continuing his strong play against the Jaguars in his young career.

Collins has been the top target, hauling in five passes for 50 yards and a touchdown.

 Laremy Tunsil’s penalties remain major issue for Texans entering Week 4

Houston Texans Pro Bowl tackle Laremy Tunsil currently leads all offensive linemen with 10 penalties through three games, including six false starts.

Laremy Tunsil is a Pro Bowl offensive tackle. His numbers in pass protection since joining the Houston Texans in 2019 would back up that statement.

But Tunsil is also an All-Pro in totaling penalties. It’s not just a 2024 problem, but rather one that’s lingered over the past several years at NRG Stadium.

Sunday, however, might have been an all-time low.

In the Texans’ 34-7 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, 11 penalties were called, including eight on the offensive line. Five were flagged against Tunsil, including three false starts. Two came on a crucial drive before halftime that knocked Houston out of field goal range.

“We go to the drawing board, and we fix it,” Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said Monday. “We have to line up right up, which I know we can do. We have to line up right and we have to protect as best we can up front.

“We have to swarm up front, and we have to get the guys blocked.”

Tunsil, a four-time Pro Bowler with the Texans, admitted there was a disconnect in how the games are being officiated with multiple inconsistencies.

That doesn’t change the fact that he leads the NFL in penalties and false starts with six. Last season, he led the NFL with false start penalties, too.

“I want people to understand that, the whole entire offense, it’s all of us,” Tunsil told KPRC 2 Sports’ Aaron Wilson. “We all have to be on the same accord and be on the same communication. It’s crazy. I’ll take the accountability because they’re calling my name, but it takes all of us. If people don’t understand that, it’s cool, though.”

Brian Flores, who right now seems like the front-runner to land a head coaching job again in 2024, cooked up a defensive bout that kept San Francisco’s offense at bay. It was more of the same with Bobby Slowik’s personnel heading to U.S. Bank Stadium.

The difference? Penalties. San Francisco committed four penalties and lost by six.

Tunsil’s five, plus the six others among five players, led to an 88-yard differential and a 27-point loss.

When the Texans are humming on offense, they’re a juggernaut that has no end in sight. When they stall, results like Sunday occur.

Fans are frustrated with Tunsil’s performance. They should be. He’s been the one constant of the roster during a four-year rebuild, but he’s also remained a constant in drawing penalties.

The season is far from lost. Houston can respond Sunday in a divisional matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars, but it starts with protection up front.

Maybe the crowd noise won’t be a factor for the false starts? Then again, people have said this for years.

Is Pro Bowl OT Laremy Tunsil Texans’ most essential player in 2024?

According to Bleacher Report, the Houston Texans need Laremy Tunsil more than anyone else if they are to win the Super Bowl in 2024.

Since joining the Houston Texans in 2019, Laremy Tunsil has been to four Pro Bowls. 

He’s been one of the top pass protectors in four different offensive schemes. 

He’s also proven why he’s worth every cent of his three-year, $75 million extension as the blindside blocker for C.J. Stroud one year into the new era of Texans’ football.

But is the veteran left tackle Houston’s most essential player for success? According to Bleacher Report, his health could determine if the Texans can make a run for New Orleans in February or underachieve entering Year 2 under DeMeco Ryans. 

“Houston needs Tunsil to quickly get into midseason form, stay on the field and play like the dependable starter he has been in the past,” writes B/R’s Kristopher Knox. “Otherwise, the Texans may be forced to thrust rookie second-round pick Blake Fisher into the lineup, which would be far less than ideal.”

Fisher, a two-year starter at Notre Dame, is expected to be a long-term answer at right tackle, but might not be ready to start in Year 1. He’s shown upside in practice but was often overpowered in Saturday’s 28-10 win over the New York Giants when asked to face off against Pro Bowl outside linebacker Brian Burns. 

Tunsil, 30, is coming off a down season after allowing five sacks. He remains one of the top left tackles in the sport and could be cashing in on a new deal with a solid season at hand. 

One area he must show improvements in is run blocking. Houston struggled to move the ball on the ground last season, ranking 23rd overall in rushing offense. It’s been the glaring issue in training camp on the left side without Tunsil in the starting lineup. Running backs Dameon Pierce and Cam Akers have combined for 67 yards on 23 carries. 

Tunsil, who underwent arthroscopic knee surgery in February, is back at practice. He likely won’t play in Saturday’s preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams and that’s fine since Houston would rather have him ready for Week 1’s matchup against AFC South rival Indianapolis. 

Houston has a roster built to win a Super Bowl should Stroud build off his Offensive Rookie of the Year success. That starts with having ample protection against the pass rush. 

Do you know how water takes up over 70 percent of the world? Tunsil solves 70 percent of the pass protection problem for Houston in what could be one of the best seasons in franchise history. 

Texans coach DeMeco Ryans addresses early run game woes in preseason

The Texan’s run game remains the one eye-sore on a roster capable of being a legitimate offensive juggernaut entering 2024.

The addition of Joe Mixon was meant to fix the Houston Texans’ lackluster run game entering 2024.

Through two preseason matchups, woeful might be the best word to describe the AFC South’s ground game with Mixon sidelined.

While the Texans planned on utilizing Mixon as the lead workhorse back this fall, it’s best to use the preseason as a litmus test for depth purposes. So far, Houston’s totaled 134 yards on 43 carries in two contests.

Dameon Pierce has four yards on four carries. Cam Akers has 30 on 11.

DeMeco Ryans knows that while Mixon is the leading man, a team can only win if others are carrying their weight. The inability to win past the line of scrimmage doesn’t just fall on the running backs, but also the offensive line.

“We have to finish better on the front side to get the runs going,” Ryans said Sunday following practice. “I think a lot of our runs got stalled because we had guys penetrating in the backfield and guys shooting gaps. We have to respond better to movement to get our run game going.”

Mixon, who missed two weeks with a quad injury, returned to the huddle and was limited in front of fans on Saturday. The four-time 1,000-yard runner plans to be a missing element on the ground for the next several seasons after signing a three-year extension following a trade from Cincinnati this offseason.

While Mixon’s return was welcomed, so was Pro Bowl tackle Laremy Tunsil. The franchise left tackle had been sidelined since February after undergoing a knee procedure following the regular season.

Having Mixon and Tunsil back working with starters should stabilize everyone’s role, but it doesn’t change the issues of trusting the run. Houston ranked 23rd overall last season on the ground and hasn’t produced a 1,000-yard rusher since 2019.

The Texans take on the New York Giants this Saturday at noon CT.

Texans training camp: Pro Bowl OT Laremy Tunsil cleared to practice

The Houston Texans welcome back a familiar face in Pro Bowl offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil.

The Houston Texans are getting healthy at the right time of training camp.

Left tackle Laremy Tunsil was officially cleared to practice for the first time since the start of offseason workouts. The four-time Pro Bowl offensive lineman underwent arthroscopic knee surgery earlier this offseason.

KPRC 2 Sports’ Aaron Wilson and The Houston Chronicle’s Jonathan Alexander, along with multiple other reporters on site, posted videos of his return on X.

Since being traded to Houston in 2019, Tunsil has been the glue of the offensive. Not only has Tunsil been one of the top pass protectors in the league, but he’s also been to a Pro Bowl every season he’s played at least 15 games.

Last season. Tunsil once again graded out as a top-three pass blocker by Pro Football Focus with an overall grade of 84.9. He was the anchor of the life side that helped C.J. Stroud win Offensive Rookie of the Year en route to guiding Houston back to the playoff.

It’s unclear if Tunsil will play on Saturday against the New York Giants, but his return is a step in the right direction for the trenches moving into the second half of training camp.

The Texans will need a healthy Tunsil if they plan on advancing past the divisional round of the playoffs for the first time in franchise history.

Kickoff for Saturday’s preseason home opener is scheduled for noon CT.