Amba Etta-Tawo – Noteworthy – Transaction
WR Amba Etta-Tawo was signed by the Texans to the practice squad Wednesday (Dec. 12). He had been released by the Giants from the practice squad Oct. 4.
DeAndre Carter – Noteworthy – Injury
WR/KR DeAndre Carter is in protocol after suffering a concussion in Sunday’s game.
Carter was lost for the remainder of the game and now it becomes a race to see if he can get out of the protocol by Saturday’s kickoff.
DeAndre Hopkins – Noteworthy – Injury
WR DeAndre Hopkins continues to deal with a foot issue but it is not considered serious. Hopkins has been on an injury report majority of the season but he remains on track to play as usual.
Kayvon Webster – Important – Injury – Transaction
CB Kayvon Webster was designated for return from reserve/injured by the Texans Wednesday (Dec. 12). He is eligible to be activated to play immediately, but can practice for a maximum of 21 days.
Keke Coutee – Noteworthy – Injury
WR Keke Coutee remains on track to get on the field on Saturday after missing three games with a hamstring injury. Coutee has dealt with the hamstring injury all season including training camp.
Getting him healthy into the playoffs is key for the Texans training staff.
Kennan Gilchrist – Noteworthy – Transaction
ILB Keenan Gilchrist was signed to the Texans practice squad. Gilchrist spent time with the Texans during training camp and on the practice squad before being released early in the season.
Maurquice Shakir – Noteworthy – Transaction
G Maurquice Shakir was signed by the Texans to their practice squad Wednesday (Dec. 12). He had been waived by the Ravens Sept. 1.
Zach Fulton – Noteworthy – Injury
G Zach Fulton returned to practice after missing all of last week’s practice and Sunday’s game with an injury to his left ring finger.
G Greg Mancz started in his place but expectations are for Fulton to return this week and back to his starting spot at right guard.