Last week, the Houston Texans gained back wide receiver Nico Collins and defensive tackle Mario Edwards Jr. for Monday’s showdown in Arlington against the Dallas Cowboys.
This week, two more names are expected to return.
Defensive end Will Anderson Jr. practiced for the first time since Week 9’s loss against the New York Jets and is expected to play. He’s been dealing with an ankle injury that sidelined him for two games.
What about Kamari Lassiter? Will the rookie be cleared to cover Calvin Ridley as the Tennessee Titans look to end a two-game losing streak?
Here’s an update on the Texans’ rookie defender heading into Sunday’s showdown at NRG Stadium.
Kamari Lassiter injury update
Lassiter, who missed two games earlier in the season with a shoulder injury, left during Week 10’s matchup against the Detroit Lions with a concussion. He returned to practice last Friday but did not play against the Dallas Cowboys on “Monday Night Football” at AT&T Stadium.
A week later, Lassiter was good to go. he was close to returning but hadn’t quite cleared protocol in time for Monday’s showdown. That won’t be the case this week.
Rookie CB Kamari Lassiter returning to the lineup is huge for the @HoustonTexans .
Discovered this stat last night:
Among the players who have been targeted at least 40 times this season, Lassiter owns the lowest opposing passer rating in the NFL this year (52.5)
— Jonathan M Alexander (@jonmalexander) November 22, 2024
Lassiter was a full participant in Friday’s practice and did not carry any injury assignment heading into the weekend, meaning he’s cleared to play when the Titans arrive for an AFC South clash.
Houston’s been keen on protecting its players from returning early. Collins was activated before the Lions game but did not play because the Texans wanted him closer to 100 percent.
Linebacker Henry To’oTo’o suffered a concussion in Week 6’s win over the New England Patriots and was held out for Week 7’s game against the Green Bay Packers for precautionary purposes.
The player might feel content, but the team doesn’t want to risk further injury.
Kamari Lassiter stats
Texans practice before their Titans matchup on Sunday. DE Will Anderson and CB Kamari Lassiter have practiced Wednesday Thursday and Friday.
They ll return to action on Sunday pic.twitter.com/pXRMKuDrJ5
— DJ Bien-Aime (@Djbienaime) November 22, 2024
Opposing quarterbacks have completed just 16 of 38 passes for 247 yards for a 42.1 completion percentage with two touchdowns allowed.
Texans CB depth chart
With Stingley and Lassiter both at full potential, here’s the rest of the cornerbacks on the active roster:
- Ka’dar Hollman
- Jeff Okudah
- Kris Boyd
Okudah, who signed a one-year deal this offseason after four years with the Lions and Atlanta Falcons, was designated to return to practice from the injured reserve last week. He was added to the roster on Monday in place of former New England Patriots starter Myles Bryant.
Hollman, 30, started opposite Stingley in Monday’s 34-10 win over the Cowboys. He also started one game last season for the Texans en route to securing a division title behind quarterback C.J. Stroud.
Boyd is best used on special teams.
Kickoff is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. The game will be nationally televised on ESPN and ABC.
