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Texans QB C.J. Stroud returns to practice

C.J. Stroud was back at Texans practice Wednesday, and he’s getting closer to clearing concussion protocol ahead of Sunday’s game vs Titans.

Houston Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud is back.

Well, not all the way back, as he is still waiting to be cleared through the concussion protocol, but he was back on the practice field with his teammates, which is a welcomed sight for the team and head coach DeMeco Ryans.

“Yeah, it’s encouraging to have C.J. back out at practice today,” Ryans said. “It was encouraging to see him. I think it just lifts everybody’s spirits to see him back doing well and still progressing in the right direction. So, happy about that.”

Stroud has missed the last two games after he was removed from the New York Jets game on Dec. 10, when he received a crushing blow from Jets defensive lineman Quinnen Williams that caused his head to hit the turf violently. The NFL has five phases of the concussion protocol, and Stroud is in phase four, practicing in a limited capacity.

What the team and the NFL need to see before he can move to phase five and be cleared to play in Sunday’s crucial matchup against the Tennessee Titans, which has substantial playoff-seeding ramifications, is for Stroud to practice without any symptoms of the concussion. If he can achieve that, he would have to visit an independent neurologist and team doctor for final approval by the league.

“You’re just looking for efficiency,” Ryans answered when asked about what he wants to see from Stroud if he is healthy enough to play on Sunday. “Just being able to command the huddle and being efficient with the plays that we’re asking him [C.J. Stroud] to run – that’s what you’re looking for.”

“Just looking for him to be comfortable in the moment. The main thing is that you want to keep the defenders off of him as much as possible, so we don’t have another hit or anything like that to make him go backward. We just have to make sure we’re protecting him, make sure we’re playing efficiently, and just make sure we’re pressing forward and moving the football.”

During the media portion of practice, Stroud could be seen throwing passes during individual drills to receivers as he shook off some of the rust of not playing a game since Dec. 10. If he is not cleared to play, the Texans will have a decision to make on who will start between backups Case Keenum, who has gotten the start the last two games finishing with a 1-1 record. Or Davis Mills, who looked very efficient in the 36-22 defeat against the Cleveland Browns last Sunday.

Texans place CB Tavierre Thomas on injured reserve

The Houston Texans have placed CB Tavierre Thomas on injured reserve for Week 15.

The Houston Texans’ secondary continues to take attrition.

The Texans placed cornerback Tavierre Thomas on injured reserve Saturday as the team makes preparations for Week 15 against the Tennessee Titans Sunday at 12:00 p.m. at Nissan Stadium.

The 27-year-old from Ferris State generated 51 combined tackles with two tackles for loss along with two forced fumbles and a pass breakup through nine games, five of which he started.

Houston also declared receiver Steven Sims and linebacker Garret Wallow as their standard elevations from the practice squad.

The Texans also activated kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn from injured reserve, ensuring the former Lou Groza Award winner will be able to go against the Titans.

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Texans vs. Titans final injury report: QB C.J. Stroud doubtful

The Houston Texans dropped their last Week 15 injury report, and QB C.J. Stroud is doubtful with a concussion.

The Houston Texans released their final injury report Friday as they prepare to engage the Tennessee Titans Sunday at 12:00 p.m. Central Time for Week 15 at Nissan Stadium.

The only change from Thursday’s injury report is that DT Maliek Collins (chest) went from being limited to a full participant.

Rookie QB C.J. Stroud was a non-participant as he is in concussion protocol. Stroud is doubtful for Sunday.

DE Will Anderson (ankle) and LB Blake Cashman (hamstring) did not participate and were ruled out. CB Tavierre Thomas (hamstring) also did not participate and was ruled out.

WR Nico Collins (calf) and OT George Fant (hip) were also non-participants but were labeled questionable.

Also joining the questionable designation were WR Noah Brown (knee), RG Shaq Mason (calf), LB Henry To’oTo’o, who were also limited.

K Ka’imi Fairbairn (right quad), LT Laremy Tunsil (knee), and TE Dalton Schultz (hamstring) were full participants.

For more information on the Titans’ injury report, check out the Titans Wire.

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Texans could without Blake Cashman and Will Anderson vs. Titans

Blake Cashman and Will Anderson both picked up injuries in Week 14 and may not play in Week 15.

The Houston Texans defense could be without two of its best front-seven players this week against the Tennessee Titans.

Neither linebacker Blake Cashman (hamstring) nor rookie edge rusher Will Anderson (ankle) has practiced this week and both are uncertain to suit up in Week 15. Cashman will reportedly miss one-to-two weeks with his injury, according to KPRC 2’s Aaron Wilson, while the severity of Anderson’s is unclear.

Cashman’s veteran absence will be a huge loss for the Texans. Apart from his production – 87 combined tackles, one interception, two sacks, five pass breakups and five quarterback hits – Houston moves Cashman around to put him in the best matchups against opposing offensive players. That idea will remain with him out of the lineup, but defense coordinator Matt Burke expounded on how important those situations are to the defense.

“This game at its core is about matchups, and so we’re trying to put our guys in the best matchups possible,” Burke said Thursday. “… And the players, they’re put in those positions to try to mitigate that for us. So, again, all those guys have played in those spots. Denzel [Perryman] has played a lot of football in his life, and Christian [Harris] has been good for us all year and some of those guys. So, again, it’s really just us trying to get us in the right spots and be in the matchups we want to be in.”

Anderson would also be hard to replace if he missed Week 15. The rookie has five sacks, 19 quarterback hits and eight tackles for a loss this season. Only fellow defensive end Jonathan Greenard has more on the team with 10 sacks.

Burke understands Anderson’s importance to the team, but also said he believes the defense could survive if he didn’t play.

“We’re going to give Will [Anderson Jr.] every chance to get back. But yeah, obviously when you lose a good player like Will, it’s difficult,” Burke said. “But, that room has been pretty good as a unit, and again, we’ve always preached – and I think ‘Mec’ [DeMeco Ryans] said it up here earlier in the week – rushing as a group. And when we do that, and we rush as a unit, there’s been a lot of effectiveness.”

Burke pointed at the interior defensive line play of Sheldon Rankins and Maliek Collins as an example of how the Texans are able to get pressure inside as well as outside the tackle box.

“I think both ‘Rank’ [Sheldon Rankins] and Maliek [Collins] have done a really good job of raising their game over the last few weeks,” Burke added. “So, we’ve been getting a little bit more inside push and inside action from those guys, which has helped, so hopefully that helps all of our edge rushers, no matter who is out there.”

The hope is obviously that Anderson and Cashman can play, but it sounds as though the Texans aren’t terribly worried if they were without two of their best defensive players.

Texans vs. Titans Thursday injury report: LT Laremy Tunsil full participant

LT Laremy Tunsil was the only change for the Houston Texans on the second injury report for Week 15.

The Houston Texans released their second injury report Thursday as they gear up to face the Tennessee Titans Sunday at 12:00 p.m. Central Time for Week 15 at Nissan Stadium.

The only change from Wednesday’s injury report is that LT Laremy Tunsil (knee) was upgraded to a full participant.

Rookie QB C.J. Stroud was a non-participant as he is in concussion protocol.

DE Will Anderson (ankle), LB Blake Cashman (hamstring), WR Nico Collins (calf), OT George Fant (hip), and CB Tavierre Thomas (hamstring) were also non-participants.

WR Noah Brown (knee), DT Maliek Collins (chest), RG Shaq Mason (calf), LB Henry To’oTo’o, WR Robert Woods (rest) were limited.

K Ka’imi Fairbairn (right quad) and TE Dalton Schultz (hamstring) were full participants.

For Tennessee, DL Denico Autry was a limited with a knee injury. QB Will Levis was a full participant with an ankle injury.

For more information on the Titans’ injury report, check out the Titans Wire.

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Texans vs. Titans Wednesday injury report: QB C.J. Stroud did not practice

The Houston Texans released their first injury report for Week 15 against the Tennessee Titans, and QB C.J. Stroud did not practice.

The Houston Texans released their first injury report for Week 15 against the Tennessee Titans.

Rookie QB C.J. Stroud was a non-participant as he is in concussion protocol.

DE Will Anderson (ankle), LB Blake Cashman (hamstring), WR Nico Collins (calf), OT George Fant (hip), CB Tavierre Thomas (hamstring), and LT Laremy Tunsil (knee) were also non-participants.

WR Noah Brown (knee), DT Maliek Collins (chest), RG Shaq Mason (calf), LB Henry To’oTo’o, WR Robert Woods (rest) were limited.

K Ka’imi Fairbairn (right quad) and TE Dalton Schultz (hamstring) were full participants.

For Tennessee, DL Denico Autry was out with a knee injury. QB Will Levis was limited with an ankle injury.

For more information on the Titans’ injury report, check out the Titans Wire.

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Report: Texans G-T Tytus Howard to have scans on left knee

Houston Texans guard-tackle Tytus Howard will have scans on his left knee following Week 12’s injury.

Tytus Howard just wants to make sure.

According to Aaron Wilson from KPRC-TV, the Houston Texans’ versatile offensive lineman will undergo imaging scans on Monday morning to ensure that the former 2019 first-round pick has not sustained a severe knee injury.

With 20 seconds left until the end of the first quarter, Howard left the Texans’ 24-21 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday at NRG Stadium. Initially Howard was questionable with a knee injury before being downgraded to out.

Second-round pick Juice Scruggs, who was activated the night prior, filled in for Howard at left guard, which allowed Houston to maintain continuity across the offensive line.

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Texans vs. Jaguars Friday injury report: RB Dameon Pierce questionable

The Houston Texans released their final injury report for the Jacksonville Jaguars Week 12 matchup, and RB Dameon Pierce was listed as questionable.

The Houston Texans released their final injury report ahead of their Week 12 encounter with the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday at 12:00 p.m. Central Time at NRG Stadium.

The Texans ruled WR Noah Brown (knee), LB Jake Hansen (hamstring/hand), and S Jimmie Ward (hamstring) out.

QB Case Keenum (calf) did not practice, but was listed as questionable.

RB Dameon Pierce (ankle) and C-G Juice Scruggs (hamstring) were listed as questionable, but were full participants on Friday.

DE Will Anderson (knee), OT Charlie Heck (back), LB Henry To’oTo’o (concussion), and LT Laremy Tunsil (knee) were listed as full participants.

For the Jaguars, CB Tyson Campbell (hamstring) was declared out.

WR Zay Jones (knee) and DL Roy Robertson-Harris (ankle) were declared questionable.

DE Jeremiah Ledbetter was a full participant (rest).

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Texans vs. Jaguars Wednesday injury report: Will Anderson did not practice

The Houston Texans released their first injury report for Week 12 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

The Houston Texans released their first injury report of Week 12 against the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday at 12:00 p.m. Central Time from NRG Stadium.

DE Will Anderson (knee), WR Noah Brown (knee), LB Jake Hansen (hamstring/hand), DE Dylan Horton (not injury related – illness), QB Case Keenum (calf), OT Laremy Tunsil (knee), S Jimmie Ward (hamstring), and WR Robert Woods (rest) were all non-participants in practice.

OT Charlie Heck (back), RB Dameon Pierce (ankle), C-G Juice Scruggs (hamstring), and LB Henry To’oTo’o (concussion) were all full participants in practice.

For the Jaguars, CB Tyson Campbell (hamstring) did not participate in practice.

For more information on the Jaguars’ injury report, check out the Jaguars Wire.

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Texans vs. Cardinals Friday injury report: WR Nico Collins a full go

The Houston Texans will have WR Nico Collins for Week 11 against the Arizona Cardinals.

The Houston Texans released their final injury report Friday ahead of their Week 11 showdown with the Arizona Cardinals Sunday at 12:00 p.m. Central Time at NRG Stadium.

S Grayland Arnold (calf), LB Jake Hansen (hand/hamstring), LB Henry To’oTo’o (concussion), S Jimmie Ward (hamstring), and RB Dameon Pierce (ankle) were ruled out. Pierce was the only one who upgraded from non-participant to limited participation on Friday.

DE Will Anderson (knee) and WR Noah Brown (knee) were listed as questionable and did not participate. DE Dylan Horton was a full participant in practice and also had a questionable designation.

WR Nico Collins (calf), TE Brevin Jordan (foot), and OT George Fant (hip) were full participants in practice.

DT Kurt Hinish (knee), G-T Tytus Howard (knee), and TE Dalton Schultz (hamstring), LT Laremy Tunsil (knee), WR Robert Woods, FB Andrew Beck (ankle/elbow/shoulder), DE Jonathan Greenard (shoulder), OT Charlie Heck (back), DE Jerry Hughes (back), and CB Steven Nelson (back/neck) remained full participants for the third straight day.

For Arizona, S Joey Blount (knee), RB Emari Demercado (toe), DL Jonathan Ledbetter (shoulder), and WR Zach Pascal (hamstring) were ruled out.

OL Trystan Colon (calf), OL D.J. Humphries (ankle), DL Kevin Strong (knee), LB Ezekiel Turner (hamstring), and WR Michael Wilson (shoulder) were all given the questionable designation.

For more information on the Cardinals’ injury report, check out the Cards Wire.

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