The Houston Texans are getting some help along the interior of their defensive line as they take on the San Francisco 49ers Sunday at 3:05 p.m. Central Time at Levi’s Stadium.
The Texans activated defensive tackle Maliek Collins off the COVID-19 reserve. The former Dallas Cowboys 2016 third-round pick will return to the field for the first time since Houston’s 30-16 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 15.
Houston placed linebacker Kevin Pierre-Louis and tight end Antony Auclair on the COVID-19 reserve. Auclair was on Thursday’s injury report with an illness.
The Texans waived defensive lineman Xavier Williams, who was signed to Houston’s active roster on Dec. 21.