The Houston Texans’ Week 10 bye appears to be a gift. On Monday, the team saw wide receiver Will Fuller (hamstring) and tight end Jordan Thomas (ribs) return to practice, per multiple reports.
Texans' Will Fuller, who has been sidelined with hamstring strain, at practice Monday: pic.twitter.com/x9YdaR4srV
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) November 11, 2019
Fuller, who suffered a serious hamstring pull in Week 7’s loss to the Indianapolis Colts, was a possibility to return to the lineup heading into the bye. It appears as if he chances to play in Week 11’s highly-anticipated matchup with the Baltimore Ravens are rising.
In 2019, Fuller has 34 receptions for 450 yards and three touchdowns. The team will not issue a report on the details of his practice session. They will mark him as either full, limited or a non-participant on Wednesday.
Thomas has not played in 2019. A second-year tight end from Mississippi State, the 6-6, 278-pound 23-year-old entered training camp as the favorite to start. However, a ribs injury suffered in the preseason derailed that thought.
Houston placed Thomas on the injured reserve on Sept. 1. He has to be activated from designated to return. The Texans have two tight ends on the active roster, Darren Fells and Jordan Akins.
In 2018, Thomas notched four red zone touchdowns while racking up 20 receptions for 215 yards. His imminent return means yet another big-bodied target for Deshaun Watson to target in the red area.