Will Texans WR Keke Coutee be more involved against the Ravens?

Houston Texans coach Bill O’Brien says that receiver Keke Coutee could help the team possibly as early as Week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.

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The Houston Texans may see more from receiver Keke Coutee as they take on the Baltimore Ravens Sunday at 3:25 p.m. at NRG Stadium.

According to coach and general manager Bill O’Brien via Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle, the former 2018 fourth-round pick from Texas Tech may see activation and opportunities against the Ravens as the Texans open their home venue to zero fans for Week 2.

“Doing a really good job,” O’Brien said of Coutee. “Was injured in camp, has more to do with that injury. I believe will help us possibly this week, this year. We feel good about Keke.”

Coutee sustained a stress fracture in his foot that kept him out of multiple practices midway through training camp, and he was ultimately inactive against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1.

If Coutee were able to go at some point, the Texans could add a receiver who is a quick option for quarterback Deshaun Watson. DeAndre Carter, who is the team’s returner, played 13 snaps at receiver against the Chiefs. Realistically, this is where Coutee would come in as Will Fuller, Randall Cobb, Brandin Cooks, and Kenny Stills took the majority of the team’s snaps at receiver in Week 1.