For the second consecutive day, the Houston Texans were limited at running back.
The good news? No one else missed practice at full capacity.
Joe Mixon (ankle) and Dameon Pierce (hamstring) did not partake in drills during Thursday’s practice in preparation for Sunday’s matchup against the Minnesota Vikings.
Mixon left early in Sunday’s 19-13 win over the Chicago Bears with an ankle injury due to what seemed to be a hip-drop tackle. The Texans plan to send film of the play, which was not ruled a penalty during Sunday night’s game, to the NFL office for review.
Mixon, who in Week 1 rushed for 159 yards and led the league in yards per attempt, tweeted his frustration for the missed call.
Houston #Texans Thursday Injury Report for Week 3 at the Minnesota Vikings: pic.twitter.com/unDurpDQOz
— Houston Texans PR (@TexansPR) September 19, 2024
“The NFL and NFLPA made it a rule and an emphasis for a reason,” Mixon posted on X after the game. “Time to put your money where your mouth is.”
Receiver Nico Collins (hip/foot), center Juice Scruggs (groin), defensive tackle Foley Fatukasi (shoulder), cornerback Kris Boyd (hip), offensive lineman Jarrett Patterson (calf), linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (shin), and safety M.J. Stewart (knee) were limited.
Tight end Dalton Schultz (ankle) and cornerback Kamari Lassiter (elbow) were full participants in drills.
Tight end Brevin Jordan was also placed on the injured reserve Wednesday after suffering a torn ACL during Sunday’s game. Jordan, who is set to be a free agent after the 2024 season, will miss the rest of the regular season.
Jordan only had two catches for 7 yards in two games, but grew as one of the top secondary tight ends in the league. Last season, he caught a 76-yard touchdown in the playoff win over the Browns.
He also had become an essential piece to the Texans’ running game, having improved his blocking this past offseason.
“It’s really heartbreaking losing Brevin,” Texnas coach Ryans said Wednesday. “He was on his way to a breakout year. I was really excited with where he was heading. Cade (Stover), Dalton Schultz will have to step up to fill that role.”
For Minnesota, receiver Jordan Addison (ankle) and rookie outside linebacker Dallas Turner (knee) did not practice. All-Pro receiver Justin Jefferson was limited in practice after suffering a quad injury in Sunday’s 23-17 win over the 49ers.
