Aaron Colvin – Noteworthy – Injury
CB Aaron Colvin started practicing with the team on Wednesday which is the first time he has been on the field since injuring his ankle in an overtime win in week 4.
Brian Peters – Noteworthy
ILB Brian Peters is close to returning to the team after injuring his ankle in week 4 against the Indianapolis Colts.
Bruce Ellington – Noteworthy – Transaction
WR Bruce Ellington was waived from injured reserve Wednesday (Oct. 31). He will have to pass through waivers due to the trade deadline passing. Ellington injured his hamstring in Week 3 and was placed on injured reserve for the second season in a row.
D’Onta Foreman – Noteworthy
RB D’Onta Foreman is still on the mend and there are thoughts that the Texans will start the 21-day window for him to practice with the team after the bye week.
Keke Coutee – Noteworthy – Injury
WR Keke Coutee will be evaluated as the week continues. Coutee is nursing a hamstring injury, the one he has been dealing with since training camp.
Peter Kalambayi – Noteworthy – Injury
ILB Peter Kalambayi has a chance to get back to the team this week. He suffered a concussion on a late hit by a Miami Dolphins lineman to his head after making a tackle. Kalambayi has been a bright spot for the Texans’ special teams unit.
Ryan Griffin – Noteworthy
TE Ryan Griffin will make his return to the field after missing two games with an illness. He was sent home and away from the team before their game with Jacksonville and now he is expected back to help on offense.
Shareece Wright – Noteworthy
CB Shareece Wright is expected back this week after missing the past two games with a wrist injury. Wright has been a steady player for the defense and getting him back will help a depleted cornerback group.
Deante Burton – Noteworthy – Transaction
CB Deante Burton was signed by the Texans from the Falcons practice squad Wednesday (Oct. 31).