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Full practice Thursday
Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 5:23 PM
Al-Shaair (groin) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Analysis: The veteran linebacker appears ready to go for Sunday's game against the winless Chargers. Al-Shaair has recorded 58 tackles (22 solo) and a pair of pass breakups across six starts this season. |
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Full practice
Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 11:02 PM
Fisher (thumb) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: Fisher hasn't played since Week 6, but he's good to go coming out of the Texans' bye week. He's logged 64 offensive snaps this season. |
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Misses practice Wednesday
Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 9:08 PM
Blankenship (concussion/hand) did not participate at the Texans' practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Blankenship was forced to miss the team's last contest in Week 7 against the Giants while recovering from a concussion, and he may still remain in concussion protocol ahead of Week 9. The safety is also working his way back from a left hand injury that required surgery in late October. Blankenship will have two more chances to return to practice before Sunday's contest versus the Chargers. |
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Dealing with groin injury
Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 8:57 PM
Al-Shaair (groin) was a limited participant at the Texans' practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Al-Shaair appears to be dealing with a groin injury coming out of Houston's bye week in Week 8. The linebacker's ability to practice in any capacity would suggest it's a minor issue, but he will have two more chances to practice in full and prove his health before Sunday's matchup with the Chargers. |
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Full participant in practice
Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 8:54 PM
Pitre (shoulder) was a full participant in Houston's practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Pitre is healthy again after missing the past two games due to an AC joint injury. The 2022 second-round pick should resume his role as the team's starting slot cornerback during Sunday's game versus the Chargers. |
David Montgomery David Montgomery Will miss Sunday's game
Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 2:52 PM
While Montgomery (groin) has made some progress, coach DeMeco Ryans noted Wednesday that the running back will remain out for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Montgomery missed Houston's last two games before the team's Week 8 bye, and now he won't return to the lineup any sooner than Nov. 15, when the Texans face the Browns on the road. With Montgomery still out, Woody Marks is poised to maintain his lead backfield role, an assignment that resulted in him logging a season-high 19 carried for 66 yards and one catch for 15 yards in a Week 7 overtime loss to the Giants. |
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David Montgomery David Montgomery Not seen at practice
Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 1:09 PM
Montgomery (groin) wasn't present for the portion of Wednesday's practice open to the media, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Montgomery missed the Texans' two games before a Week 8 bye due to a groin issue, and his status remains up in the air as the team prepares for Sunday's contest at the Chargers. He hasn't practiced since sustaining the injury Oct. 11 at Tennessee, meaning he likely will need to mix into drills Thursday and/or Friday to have a chance to suit up this weekend. |
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Had surgery on hand
Mon, Nov 2, 2026, 6:50 PM
Blankenship (concussion/hand) underwent surgery on his left hand in October, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: The safety went through the procedure "not long after" the Texans' win over the Jaguars, per Alexander. Blankenship is also working his way through the concussion protocol after suffering a head injury in the same game. His status will be worth monitoring as the team prepares for a Week 9 matchup with the Chargers. |
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Headed to Houston
Mon, Nov 2, 2026, 4:58 PM
The Texans signed Jones on Monday.
Analysis: Jones is headed to Houston after having been released by the 49ers in late October. The 28-year-old logged two tackles across three appearances with San Francisco and will likely serve a depth role behind Tommy Togiai and Sheldon Rankins in Houston. |
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David Montgomery David Montgomery Status uncertain for Week 9
Mon, Nov 2, 2026, 10:29 AM
Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said Monday that he has "no significant update" on the status of Montgomery (groin) heading into a Week 9 matchup with the Chargers, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Prior to the Texans' Week 8 bye, Montgomery missed two straight games due to a groin injury and wasn't able to practice in advance of either of those contests. Ryans didn't offer much of an indication that Montgomery's condition has dramatically improved following the bye, with the coach noting that the running back will be evaluated throughout the week before a decision is made on his status for Sunday's contest. If Montgomery ends up being sidelined for a third consecutive game, Woody Marks would be in store for another turn as Houston's lead back. |
Emari Demercado Emari Demercado Claimed off waivers by Houston
Wed, Oct 28, 2026, 7:40 PM
The Texans claimed Demercado off waivers Wednesday.
Analysis: The Texans claimed Demercado after the Cowboys waived the running back on Tuesday. The 27-year-old will not stay around to be signed by the Cowboys a third time, now moving on to bolster the Texans' depth at running back. With David Montgomery (groin) injured and wide receiver Jaylin Noel (toe) moving to season-ending IR, the team had a roster spot available for Demercado. |
Jaylin Noel Jaylin Noel Needs season-ending surgery on toe
Wed, Oct 28, 2026, 5:30 PM
Noel, who was placed on injured reserve earlier Wednesday, is expected to require surgery to address his toe injury and will miss the remainder of the season, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Noel was forced out of this past Sunday's 27-21 overtime loss to the Giants after going down with the toe injury with just under nine minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. The loss of Noel is a major blow to the Texans, as he had been serving as the team's top return man in addition to emerging as a big-play threat on offense. Through Houston's first seven games, Noel had recorded 19 receptions for a team-leading 331 yards and two touchdowns and added 26 yards on four carries. |
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Jaylin Noel Jaylin Noel Lands on injured reserve
Wed, Oct 28, 2026, 4:14 PM
The Texans placed Noel on injured reserve Wednesday.
Analysis: Noel is dealing with a case of turf toe following this past Sunday's overtime loss to the Giants and will now be sidelined for at least the next four games after landing on IR. The second-year player had been one of the Texans' more productive wideouts on a per-play basis this season, notching 19 receptions for 331 yards and two touchdowns on 23 targets over just 200 total snaps. With Noel out through Week 12, more opportunities in the passing game could open up for Marvin Harrison, Xavier Hutchinson, Tank Dell and Kayshon Boutte. |
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Tallies nine tackles Sunday
Tue, Oct 27, 2026, 11:10 PM
Al-Shaair recorded nine tackles (two solo) in a Week 7 overtime loss to the Giants on Sunday.
Analysis: Al-Shaair battled a knee injury during Week 7 prep but seemed to be fine Sunday, as he played every one of Houston's defensive snaps. The veteran linebacker has been a consistent producer this season, logging at least seven stops in each of the six contests in which he's played. Al-Shaair posted 103 tackles over 16 regular-season games last year, and he's on pace to easily surpass that mark with 58 stops through six contests this season. |
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Racks up 10 stops in loss
Tue, Oct 27, 2026, 11:04 PM
To'oTo'o notched 10 tackles (three solo), including 0.5 sacks, in Sunday's Week 7 overtime loss to the Giants.
Analysis: To'oTo'o ranked second on Houston in tackles behind M.J. Stewart, with whom he combined for a sack in the fourth quarter. It was just the third appearance of the campaign for To'oTo'o, who missed Weeks 2-5 due to a knee injury. The 25-year-old seems to be past the issue, as he's logged over 90 percent of the Texans' defensive snaps since his return. |
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Steps up in Week 7 loss
Tue, Oct 27, 2026, 10:59 PM
Stewart finished with 12 tackles (five solo), including 0.5 sacks, and a defensed pass in Sunday's overtime loss to the Giants.
Analysis: Stewart paced Houston in tackles, and he contributed a half-sack of J.J. McCarthy in the fourth quarter. Stewart missed the first four weeks of the campaign due to a knee injury and was limited to work on special teams upon his return in Week 5, but he started and logged a 95 percent defensive snap share Sunday in the absence of Reed Blankenship (concussion/hand). The Texans are on bye in Week 8, so Blankenship will have extra time to recover ahead of Houston's Week 9 matchup against the Chargers. |
Foster Moreau Foster Moreau Diminished role in loss
Mon, Oct 26, 2026, 9:01 PM
Moreau played 21 offensive snaps and nine special-teams snaps in the Texans' 27-21 overtime loss to the Giants on Sunday.
Analysis: Moreau did not appear in the box score of Sunday's game. The tight end's nonexistent offensive production is a steep decline from his pair of TDs in the Texans' London victory over the Jaguars. |
Dare Ogunbowale Dare Ogunbowale No touches on offense in OT loss
Mon, Oct 26, 2026, 8:55 PM
Ogunbowale didn't record an offensive touch or target in Sunday's 24-21 overtime loss to the Giants.
Analysis: Even with David Montgomery (groin) and Jawhar Jordan (quadriceps) injured and inactive, Ogunbowale played just seven offensive snaps behind Woody Marks' 54. Ogunbowale can continue to be ignored in fantasy football. |
Tank Dell Tank Dell Highlight play in return to action
Mon, Oct 26, 2026, 7:50 PM
Dell caught his only target for 43 yards and added a two-yard rush during Sunday's 27-21 overtime loss to the Giants.
Analysis: Dell made his return to action after missing nearly two full years while recovering from a dislocated kneecap and series of torn ligaments in his left knee. The wide receiver was only on the field for 11 offensive plays, but he made the most of his one target. Dell reeled in a deep ball from C.J. Stroud in the second quarter, churning out a 43-yard gain. With Nico Collins, Marvin Harrison, Xavier Hutchinson, Jaylin Noel (toe) and Kayshon Boutte also in the mix at wide receiver, Dell may have a hard time getting many looks each week. |
Kayshon Boutte Kayshon Boutte Catches one ball in loss
Mon, Oct 26, 2026, 7:31 PM
Boutte caught one of two targets for 25 yards during Sunday's 27-21 overtime loss versus the Giants.
Analysis: Boutte played a season-low 18 offensive snaps in Week 7, trailing behind Nico Collins (34) and Xavier Hutchinson (31) and tying with Jaylin Noel (toe). Predictably, he wasn't very involved in an inefficient passing game. As recent trade acquisition Marvin Harrison gets acclimated, Boutte's role will probably continue to shrink as the campaign continues. |
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