Mandatory Credit: Photo by David Becker/AP/Shutterstock (13489109ak) Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks looks on before an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, in Las Vegas Texans Raiders Football, Las Vegas, United States – 23 Oct 2022
Houston Texans Thursday Injury Report for Week 15
The Houston Texans listed 12 players on their injury list Thursday, including five players with status changes.
DID NOT PRACTICE:
WR Nico Collins (foot): Collins is trending down this week and does not look likely to play.
OL Justin McCray (hamstring): McCray is likely to miss his second straight game this week.
DB Steven Nelson (foot): Nelson missed his second straight practice and is trending down this week.
RB Dameon Pierce (ankle): Pierce has a high ankle sprain and is going to miss this week at the least.
DL Taylor Stallworth (calf): Stallworth was a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice and moved backwards today. His availability for this weekend is in serious doubt.
DB Derek Stingley Jr. (hamstring): Stingley will miss his fifth straight game this week.
LIMITED PARTICIPANTS:
WR Brandin Cooks (calf): Cooks being able to practice on a limited basis Thursday was a positive development. Offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton said “he looked fast” today. barring a setback, Cooks could be available Sunday.
OL Kenyon Green (ankle): Green has played much better the past two weeks, and back-to-back limited practices would indicate he is trending the right direction.
FULL PARTICCIPATION:
FB Troy Hairston (chest): After missing last week’s game, Hairston should be full go this week. Whether or not he is active will not be based on injury.
DL Kurt Hinish (shoulder): Hinish improved from limited to full practice Thursday. He should be fine.
DL Roy Lopez (hip): Lopez also improved from limited to full practice and is expected to play.
OL Laremy Tunsil (illness): After missing practice Wednesday, Tunsil was a full participant Thursday. He will be lining up at left tackle Sunday.
