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Tank Dell Tank Dell Activated from injured reserve
Sat, Oct 24, 2026, 3:16 PM
Dell (knee) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, and his questionable designation has been removed for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Analysis: Dell thus is poised to log his first game action since he suffered a serious left knee injury Dec. 21, 2024 that included a dislocated kneecap and multiple ligament tears. The Texans' receiving corps is in a much different state this time around, with Marvin Harrison, Jaylin Noel, Xavier Hutchinson and Kayshon Boutte all vying for reps behind No. 1 option Nico Collins. Where Dell may stand behind Collins remains to be seen, assuming the former is active for Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. |
Won't play in Week 7
Fri, Oct 23, 2026, 9:01 PM
Fisher (thumb) has been ruled out against the Giants on Sunday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Analysis: Fisher was held out of practice all week due to a thumb injury, leaving the Texans with one less offensive tackle for Sunday's contest. Houston is on a bye for Week 8, so Fisher's next chance to suit up is Week 9 against the Chargers on Sunday, Nov. 8. |
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Ruled out for Week 7
Fri, Oct 23, 2026, 7:23 PM
Pitre (shoulder) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Analysis: Pitre will miss consecutive games due to an AC Joint injury. The starting slot cornerback will likely be replaced by Tremon Smith once again as he continues to recover from his injury. |
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Won't play Sunday
Fri, Oct 23, 2026, 7:19 PM
Blankenship (concussion/hand) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Analysis: Blankenship has been unable to progress through the NFL's five-step concussion protocol and will be sidelined for the Texans' Week 7 contest. M.J. Stewart will likely be called upon to start at strong safety in the former Eagle's absence. |
Brevin Jordan Brevin Jordan Ready for Sunday
Fri, Oct 23, 2026, 7:15 PM
Jordan (foot) does not have any injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Analysis: Jordan likely sustained his foot injury during Thursday's practice, but the tight end was quickly able to upgrade to a full participant in Friday's practice. Jordan is all set to suit up as a depth option at tight end in Sunday's contest. |
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Ready for Week 7
Fri, Oct 23, 2026, 7:10 PM
Al-Shaair (knee) does not have any injury designation for Sunday's game against the Giants, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Analysis: Al-Shaair was a full participant in Friday's practice. The middle linebacker managed to improve his practice participation in each Week 7 prep session, and the Texans' defensive signal caller is all set to suit up for Sunday's game. |
Woody Marks Woody Marks Set to lead backfield again in Week 7
Fri, Oct 23, 2026, 6:37 PM
Marks is lined up to start at running back against the Giants on Sunday with David Montgomery (groin) ruled out.
Analysis: With Montgomery sidelined this past Sunday against Jacksonville in London, Marks put up a 15-56-0 rushing line while catching two of three targets for 25 yards. That production was very similar to the previous week versus Tennessee, when Marks played the bulk of Houston's offensive snaps due to Montgomery's early exit and posted a 15-62-0 rushing line along with a 4-23-0 receiving line. Montgomery has yet to practice since getting hurt, so it's possible Marks could lead the backfield again Week 8 versus the Chargers, though next week's practice reports will shed more light on that scenario. |
Dalton Schultz Dalton Schultz Cleared for Week 7
Fri, Oct 23, 2026, 3:42 PM
Schultz (quadriceps) was a full participant in Friday's practice and doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Giants, Adam Caplan or SiriusXM reports.
Analysis: Schultz has lot some playing time to Foster Moreau in recent weeks, but it's still Schultz who gets the nod in most of the clear passing situations. A full practice Friday suggests the tight end won't have any limitations come Sunday. |
David Montgomery David Montgomery Officially ruled out
Fri, Oct 23, 2026, 3:32 PM
Montgomery (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Giants, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Analysis: Montgomery still hasn't returned to practice and will miss a second straight game, leaving Woody Marks to handle a large workload against the Giants. Jawhar Jordan (quad) was effective off the bench last week, but he's now on the practice-squad injured list, which leaves Dare Ogunbowale as the No. 2 RB. Ogunbowale's history as a special teamer and passing-down specialist suggest Marks should dominate carries. |
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David Montgomery David Montgomery Likely out in Week 7
Fri, Oct 23, 2026, 10:51 AM
Montgomery (groin) isn't expected to play Sunday against the Giants, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Montgomery is poised to miss a second straight game, and with Jawhar Jordan (quadriceps) injured on the practice squad after he was elevated for Week 6, the Texans will ride Woody Marks and special-teamer Dare Ogunbowale out of the backfield, with Marks likely to see virtually every meaningful carry versus New York. |
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Trending toward missing Week 7
Thu, Oct 22, 2026, 7:25 PM
Blankenship (concussion/hand) didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday.
Analysis: Blankenship suffered a concussion in this past Sunday's win over Jacksonville and has also since been tagged with a hand injury. It's unclear how serious the latter issue is, but the veteran safety won't be eligible to return to game action until he clears the NFL's five-step concussion protocol. If Blankenship can't play Sunday versus the Giants, M.J. Stewart may be called upon to start. |
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Brevin Jordan Brevin Jordan Dealing with foot injury
Thu, Oct 22, 2026, 7:18 PM
Jordan was limited in practice Thursday due to a foot issue.
Analysis: Jordan may have hurt his foot during practice, as he was a full participant Wednesday. Whatever the case may be, the veteran tight end will likely need to practice in full Friday to avoid being tagged with a game designation heading into the weekend. Starting tight end Dalton Schultz is managing a quadriceps issue and was also limited in practice Thursday, so it's currently uncertain what the Texans' tight-end corps will look like for Sunday's game against the Giants. |
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Upgrades to limited practice
Thu, Oct 22, 2026, 7:11 PM
Al-Shaair was a limited practice participant Thursday.
Analysis: This is good news for Al-Shaair after he was a non-participant in practice Wednesday. The veteran linebacker may, however, need to log a full practice session Friday to avoid a designation entering the weekend. Al-Shaair has once again been a central component of the Texans' defense this season, logging double-digit tackles in three of his five contests so far. |
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Dalton Schultz Dalton Schultz Step in right direction Thursday
Thu, Oct 22, 2026, 3:46 PM
Schultz (quadriceps) was a limited participant at Thursday's practice.
Analysis: Schultz took a step forward Thursday after sitting out Wednesday's practice. He'll have one more opportunity Friday to log a full practice, which could help him avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Giants. Schultz is still searching for his first touchdown of the season. |
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David Montgomery David Montgomery Not practicing Thursday
Thu, Oct 22, 2026, 12:45 PM
Montgomery (groin) isn't practicing Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Wilson adds that Montgomery is expected to miss Sunday's game against the Giants, though head coach DeMeco Ryans has yet to confirm as much. In any event, Montgomery's chances of playing look slim at best, as he has yet to practice since exiting during Houston's Week 5 win over the Titans. Woody Marks started in Montgomery's absence against the Jaguars in Week 6, and Marks is poised to lead the backfield again Sunday, with Dare Ogunbowale likely to fill a change-of-pace role and Jawhar Jordan (quadriceps) no longer a candidate to be elevated after being placed on the practice squad injured list. |
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Dalton Schultz Dalton Schultz Back at practice Thursday
Thu, Oct 22, 2026, 11:38 AM
Schultz (quadriceps) returned to practice Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Schultz sat out practice Wednesday due to a quadriceps injury. His participation level Thursday will be revealed later in the day, but it's a good sign that Schultz is set to practice in at least some capacity. He remains locked in atop Houston's depth chart at tight end when healthy. The Texans have made their way back from London and will host the Giants on Sunday. |
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DNP with knee injury
Wed, Oct 21, 2026, 7:39 PM
Al-Shaair (knee) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: Al-Shaair briefly exited the Texans' Week 6 win over the Jaguars in London, but the hiatus was to be evaluated for a concussion. There was no indication during the game, but the linebacker likely sustained the knee injury in the London victory. It remains to be seen if Wednesday's absence was partially vet rest or if the defensive signal caller is dealing with a more serious issue that could keep him out of the Week 7 game against the Giants. |
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Considered week-to-week
Wed, Oct 21, 2026, 6:49 PM
Pitre (shoulder) did not participate at the Texans' practice Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Pitre suffered a shoulder injury in Week 5 versus the Titans, and he was forced to miss the team's Week 6 victory over Jacksonville as a result. The 27-year-old is still considered week-to-week according to head coach DeMeco Ryans, and he seems unlikely to be available for Sunday's matchup with the Giants. Pitre will have two more chances to return to practice this week, but if he can't go in Week 7, Tremon Smith would likely operate in a more prominent role again in Houston's secondary. |
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Dalton Schultz Dalton Schultz Sidelined Wednesday with quad issue
Wed, Oct 21, 2026, 4:29 PM
Schultz didn't practice Wednesday due to a quadriceps injury.
Analysis: Schultz is making his first appearance of the season on the injury report after he apparently got banged up during this past Sunday's 34-31 win over the Jaguars in London. The Texans haven't yet indicated that Schultz's availability for this weekend's game versus the Giants is in any peril, but he'll need to resume practicing in some fashion over the next two days to assuage fantasy managers' concerns about his health. |
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David Montgomery David Montgomery Still sidelined at practice
Wed, Oct 21, 2026, 1:11 PM
Montgomery (groin) isn't practicing Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Still seemingly being viewed as week-to-week after he failed to practice in any fashion last week before sitting out the Texans' win over the Jaguars in London, Montgomery appears to be trending toward another absence this weekend against the Giants. If Montgomery ends up missing another contest, Woody Marks would be in line for another turn as Houston's lead back, with Dare Ogunbowale and practice-squad member Deuce Vaughn operating as depth options. |
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