Al-Shaair's DNP threatens Houston's second-level run fits and communication, putting more responsibility on the remaining linebackers to handle traffic and underneath coverage.
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2026 Houston Texans Injury Report
The 2026 Houston Texans injury report currently has 14 players still being tracked. The latest Houston Texans injury update is Nico Collins, currently listed as Cleared.
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Current Houston Texans Injuries
14 currentknee
Azeez Al-ShaairLB Injuredgroin
Mario Edwards Jr.DT IRknee
Mario EdwardsDT Injuredknee
Henry To'oTo'oLB IRshoulder
Kayden McDonaldDT IRankle
Braden SmithOT IRPlantar fascia injury
Sam HagenOT IRInjury update
Tank DellWR IRknee
Ali GayeDE InjuredInjury update
Dylan HortonDE IRTorn Achilles
K.C. OssaiLB IRInjury update
Wade WoodazLB MonitoringBroken thumb
Jayden HigginsWR IRTorn ACL
PFM Impact on Houston Texans
The IR move confirms a longer absence for a starting linebacker on Houston's defense. PFM will review Defense and Roster Strength with To'oTo'o now expected to miss substantially more than a single game.
McDonald's IR move removes a second-round rookie expected to help Houston's early-down interior rotation for at least four games.
Latest Houston Texans Injury Updates
Nico Collins Cleared for Week 4
Nico Collins is cleared to play against Dallas after finishing the week as a full participant with his hamstring injury.
Nico Collins Limited Thursday
Nico Collins was a limited participant Thursday while working back from his hamstring injury.
Jadeveon Clowney Upgraded to Limited Practice
Jadeveon Clowney was limited Thursday after previously being listed DNP with his knee injury.
Azeez Al-Shaair Misses Thursday Practice
Azeez Al-Shaair did not practice Thursday because of a groin injury.
Texans Place Mario Edwards Jr. on Injured Reserve
Houston placed Mario Edwards Jr. on injured reserve Wednesday after his knee injury.
Nico Collins Returns to Practice
Nico Collins returned to practice Wednesday after missing Houston's previous two games with a hamstring injury.
Mario Edwards Leaves With Knee Injury
Mario Edwards left Sunday's game against Indianapolis with a knee injury and did not return.
Nico Collins Ruled Out for Week 3
Houston ruled Nico Collins out for Sunday's game against Indianapolis with a hamstring injury.
Jadeveon Clowney Misses Thursday Practice With Knee Injury
Jadeveon Clowney did not practice Thursday as Houston listed him with a knee injury.
Nico Collins Misses Wednesday Practice
Nico Collins did not practice Wednesday as he continues to work back from the hamstring injury that kept him out of Week 2.