The Houston Texans received disappointing news on Thursday, as tight end Brevin Jordan will miss the rest of the season due to a torn ACL. The 24-year-old from Miami will be out for the year, but his presence in the locker room will still be highly valued.
Additionally, star running back Joe Mixon missed his second consecutive practice on Thursday after injuring himself in the Week 2 game against the Chicago Bears, leaving the Texans short-handed at the running back position ahead of their Week 3 matchup against the
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In their latest injury report, several players who did not participate on Wednesday showed some progress. Here’s a summary of Thursday’s updates:
– RB Joe Mixon, Ankle – DNP
– DB Kris Boyd, Hip – LP
– WR Nico Collins, Hip/Foot – LP
– DT Foley Fatukasi, Shoulder – LP
– C Jarrett Patterson, Calf – LP
– RB Dameon Pierce, Hamstring – DNP
– C Juice Scruggs, Groin – LP
– LB Azeez Al-Shaair, Shin – LP
– TE Dalton Schultz, Ankle – FP
– DB M.J. Stewart, Knee – LP
– CB Kamari Lassiter, Elbow – LP
Rookie cornerback Kamari Lassiter, who recorded his first interception last weekend, was added to the injury report as a limited participant due to an elbow issue. Alongside Mixon, running back Dameon Pierce also missed practice. Cam Akers is expected to see significant playing time in their absence. On a positive note, Nico Collins was limited in practice but is anticipated to be ready for the game against the Vikings. Overall, several players who were previously sidelined appear to be improving as the team’s health trends upward.
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