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The Texans DST averaged the 28th-most Fantasy points per game in 2022, and despite adding Will Anderson in the draft, this unit is not expected to take a major jump. You can do better on draft day.

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  • Kendall Sheffield: Works out for 49ers

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    Sheffield (undisclosed) was brought in for a tryout by San Francisco on Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Sheffield dealt with an undisclosed injury during training camp with the Texans, and he was let go by the team in mid-August. Now, the 27-year-old cornerback appears to be healthy and ready to sign with a new squad this season.
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  • Texans' Eric Murray: Ready to go for Week 3

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    Murray (concussion) was a full participant at the Texans' practice Thursday. Murray appears to be ready to go for Week 3 versus the Jaguars after he missed the team's Week 2 loss to the Colts with a concussion. The safety will return to his role as the primary reserve option behind Jimmie Ward at strong safety.
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  • Texans' Jimmie Ward: Gets in full practice

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    Ward (hip) was a full participant at practice Thursday. After he missed both of Houston's first two games, it looks like Ward will be available to suit up for Week 3. He figures to start at safety at Jacksonville.
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  • Texans' Derek Stingley: Likely heading to IR

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    Stingley (hamstring) is expected to miss several weeks and be placed on injured reserve, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. The second-year corner suffered a hamstring injury during the final play of practice Wednesday and has already had an MRI to determine the severity. Stingley has not officially been ruled out of Houston's Week 3 contest against Jacksonville, but all signs are pointing to the LSU product missing a handful of weeks.
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  • Texans' Derek Stingley: Suffers injury

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    Stingley suffered a hamstring injury during practice Wednesday, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports. Stingley is now expected to miss Sunday's game against the Jaguars, with Shaquill Griffin likely to get the start at corner in his place. This is another difficult blow to the Texans' secondary which has been ravaged by injuries to start the season. Tavierre Thomas (hand), Jalen Pitre (chest), Jimmie Ward (hip) and Eric Murray (concussion) are all questionable or worse for Week 3 and have started games this season.
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  • Texans' Neville Hewitt: Ready for Week 3

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    Hewitt (illness) was not listed on the Texans' injury report Wednesday. Hewitt appears to be ready to go for Week 3 after he missed the team's 31-20 loss to the Colts on Sunday. The middle linebacker operated only as a special-teams option in Week 1 and he'll likely return to that role again versus Jacksonville this weekend.
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  • Texans' Eric Murray: Limited in practice

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    Murray (concussion) was a limited participant in Houston's practice Wednesday. Murray is working his way back from a concussion suffered during Sunday's loss against the Colts. While the 29-year-old participating in practice is an encouraging sign, Murray will still have to clear the concussion protocol before the team's Week 3 matchup against the Jaguars.
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  • Texans' Tavierre Thomas: Unlikely to play in Week 3

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    Thomas (hand) is expected to miss Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports. Thomas suffered a broken hand in Sunday's 31-20 loss to the Colts and underwent surgery, so it comes as no surprise that he's expected to be sidelined for Week 3. It's unclear how long Thomas might be sidelined beyond this weekend, but in the meantime, Grayland Arnold is expected to serve as the Texans' top nickel corner.
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  • Texans' Denzel Perryman: Misses practice Wednesday

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    Perryman (hand) did not participate at practice Wednesday. The issue seems to be a new one for Perryman, who has 19 tackles over two games in 2023. It's unclear at this point what the actual nature of the injury is.
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  • Texans' Grayland Arnold: Stepping in as nickel corner

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    Coach Demeco Ryans said Wednesday that Arnold is ready to play nickel corner in place of Tavierre Thomas (hand), Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports. It's a new role for Arnold, who prior to 2023 had played just three defensive snaps over two seasons with Houston. It's not clear how long Thomas will have to sit out, but at least to start, it looks like Arnold will serve as his replacement.
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  • Texans' Jimmie Ward: Returns to practice

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    Ward (hip) was able to practice Wednesday, Drew Dougherty of the Texans' official site reports. It's not clear if Ward was able to practice in full, but he did partake in individual drills. Either way, it's a sign of progression in the veteran safety's recovery, as he's missed each of the team's first two games and had yet to practice since suffering the injury. He should still be considered questionable for Sunday against the Jaguars.
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  • Texans' Jalen Pitre: Not practicing yet

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    Pitre (chest) is not participating in Wednesday's practice, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Pitre continues to recover from a bruised lung suffered Week 1 during Houston's loss to Baltimore. He will have two more chances to retake the practice field prior to Sunday's matchup against Jacksonville.
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  • Michael Dogbe: Cut by Houston

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    Dogbe was let go by the Texans on Tuesday. Dogbe signed with Houston exactly one week ago but the team has since cut him after he recorded a single tackle during Sunday's loss to the Colts. The five-year veteran spent his first four seasons with the Cardinals, appearing in 41 games and recording 62 total tackles.
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  • Texans' Denzel Perryman: Records eight stops against Colts

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    Perryman logged eight tackles (five solo) in Sunday's Week 2 loss to Indianapolis. Perryman finished behind M.J. Stewart for the team lead in tackles. Perryman played every defensive snap for the Texans and has been a steady presence so far in his first season with Houston. The veteran linebacker has tallied 19 stops (11 solo) through the first two weeks of the campaign.
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  • Texans' Tavierre Thomas: Sustains broken hand

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    Thomas suffered a broken hand during Sunday's 31-20 loss versus Indianapolis and will undergo surgery, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 reports. It's not clear for how long, but it seems likely Thomas will miss some time as he works through the issue. In the meantime, Shaquill Griffin will probably see increased playing time.
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  • Texans' Eric Murray: Will not return

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    Murray (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Colts. Murray's inability to return will leave the Texans' secondary with limited options considering Jalen Pitre (chest) and Jimmie Ward (hip) were already out. DeAndre Houston-Carson should continue filling in for Murray for the remainder of the contest.
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  • Texans' Eric Murray: Questionable to return Sunday

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    Murray is being evaluated for a concussion and is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Colts. Murray exited the game after attempting to make a tackle in the first quarter. He started the contest with Jalen Pitre (chest) and Jimmie Ward (hip) both inactive. If Murray is unable to return Sunday, the Texans' already depleted safety corps will be even thinner. DeAndre Houston-Carson subbed for Murray after his exit.
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  • Texans' Neville Hewitt: Out Sunday

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    Hewitt (illness) is officially inactive ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts. Houston's third-string middle linebacker won't suit up this week after logging limited participation during Friday's practice. Hewitt will have the opportunity to return to the field during next week's game against Jacksonville.
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  • Texans' Blake Cashman: Good to go Sunday

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    Cashman (hamstring) was left off the Texans' injury report ahead of Sunday's game against Indianapolis. The 27-year-old has had enough time to move past his hamstring injury, as he participated in full during Friday's practice. Cashman projects to play as a rotational outside linebacker for Houston's defense in Sunday's contest.
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  • Texans' Jimmie Ward: Not playing Week 2

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    The Texans ruled out Ward (hip) for Sunday's game against the Colts. Ward already missed the team's Week 1 loss to Baltimore and will now have to wait at least another week before making his debut with the Texans. With Jalen Pitre (chest) also ruled out, Houston will be without both starting safeties, and M.J. Stewart and Eric Murray will likely start instead.
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