The Houston Texans are rolling into their next matchup with a serious battle on their hands, and it’s not against an opponent, it’s against their own injury report. A staggering 12 players popped up on Wednesday’s practice report with various ailments, meaning the team is trying to get ready with a huge chunk of their roster nursing injuries. This is not the start anyone wants.
Houston’s Key Players On The Sidelines
Seriously, the big names are hurting. Defensive end Will Anderson Jr. is dealing with an ankle injury and was limited in practice. That dude is a force, and even a limited tag for him is a concern. Then you’ve got Jadeveon Clowney, another defensive end, who’s been out for the past two games with a knee issue and was also limited. Missing Clowney for two weeks already is rough; they need his veteran presence back on the field, pronto. On the offensive side, wide receiver Nico Collins, who’s been missing in action for the last two games because of a hamstring injury, did make it back for limited participation. That’s a tiny bit of good news, but “limited” ain’t “full speed ahead.”
Depth Chart Woes: Who’s Even Practicing?
The injury bug didn’t stop with just those three, not even close. Linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair is out with a groin injury, running back British Brooks has a hamstring issue, and offensive tackle Trent Brown is battling an illness, plus knee and wrist problems. All three didn’t participate at all in practice, which means they’re not even getting reps. Add to that another group of limited players: safety Calen Bullock (quad), defensive end Logan Hall (knee), linebacker Jake Hansen (calf), offensive guard Ed Ingram (groin), tight end Dalton Schultz (rest), and safety M.J. Stewart (knee). When you’ve got that many key contributors on a limited status, or not practicing at all, it makes game prep a nightmare. It’s almost comical that linebacker Woody Woodaz, with a thumb injury, was the *only* full participant out of the entire injured list.
This many players on the report, especially key starters, just creates a huge hurdle for the Texans. They’re going to need a “next man up” mentality big time, and fast, if they want to get through this rough patch and pick up some crucial wins in the early part of the season. Their depth is about to be tested like never before.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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