The Houston Texans are gaining back wide receiver Nico Collins and defensive tackle Mario Edwards Jr. for Monday’s showdown in Arlington against the Dallas Cowboys.
While the duo are a welcomed addition to the lineup, Houston (6-4) could be without two starters in the secondary. Rookie cornerback Kamari Lassiter left during the third quarter of Week 10’s loss against the Detroit Lions and could be out on primetime.
The Texans have put faith in Lassiter to step up opposite Derek Stingley Jr. He’s been one of the more decisive defenders in coverage and an ideal secondary option for Houston’s man-heavy defense when active, but will he be good to go on primetime?
Here’s an update on the Texans’ rookie defender heading into AT&T Stadium.
Kamari Lassiter injury update
Lassiter, who missed two games earlier in the season with a shoulder injury, left during Sunday’s game with a concussion. He did not practice during Thursday or Friday’s open session as he remains in protocol.
Since the Texans have an extra day of practice, everything is shifted back by one. Usually, Thursdays provide a better indication of a player’s status because they are the most strenuous practice of the week. That changed to Friday.
Lassiter did however appear in Saturday’s practice. Much like Collins, it’ll be another week after being cleared before fans watch the start defender take the field.
According to KPRC2 Sports Aaron Wilson, Lassiter will not play on Monday night against the NFC East foe.
How long will Kamari Lassiter be out?
Per Wilson, Laisster should be good when Houston takes on Tennessee next Sunday at NRG Stadium. Even if Lassiter felt healthy enough to play, the Texans are being precautionary with their star defender, as they generally are with players one week after a concussion.
CB Kamari Lassiter is OUT tonight, according to @AaronWilson_NFL
Ka’dar Hollman is expected to start.
— Nick Schwager (@NickSchwagerNFL) November 18, 2024
Kamari Lassiter stats
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 potentially out, 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.
According to Wilson, the Texans plan on starting Hollmon opposite Stingley this week in Arlington.
Hollman, 30, started one game last season for the Texans en route to securing a division title behind quarterback C.J. Stroud. He played in three games for the Baltimore Ravens before being picked up by Houston to the active roster earlier this season.
Kickoff is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. The game will be nationally televised on ESPN and ABC.
