NFL Player News

Anderson (quadriceps) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Anderson ended Week 10 prep with a full practice Friday and has been cleared to play after working through a minor quadriceps injury. The third-year pass rusher has recorded a sack in three consecutive games, and his 6.0 sacks (through eight regular-season games) leads the Texans and is tied for 11th most in the NFL.

Bryant (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Jacksonville.

A shoulder injury prevented Bryant from participating in the first two practices of Week 10 prep, but he earned the questionable tag after logging a full practice Friday. Dalton Schultz is the only healthy tight end on the active roster, so the Texans may elevate Brevin Jordan or Cade Stover from the practice squad to provide added depth at tight end in case Bryant is unable to play Sunday.

Pitre (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Pitre was unable to practice during Week 10 prep while in the league's concussion protocol and won't play in Sunday's AFC South tilt against Jacksonville. Alijah Huzzie was waived by the Texans on Thursday, so Tremon Smith could see more snaps at slot corner in Pitre's absence.

Jobe (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

Jobe suffered a concussion in Sunday's win over the Commanders and was unable to practice this week in any capacity. Nehemiah Pritchett will likely contribute to filling the outside cornerback role again this week after playing 19 defensive snaps in the role following Jobe's exit in Week 9.

Jones (knee) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

The middle linebacker left the Seahawks' Week 9 victory over the Commanders due to a knee injury and was a limited participant in Thursday's practice before failing to practice Friday. With the 25-year-old being unable to participate Friday, Tyrice Knight will likely get the start Sunday at inside linebacker opposite Drake Thomas.

Lewis (neck) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans.

Lewis suffered what was originally listed as a shoulder injury during the Jaguars' Week 9 overtime win over the Raiders. It has since been diagnosed as a neck injury, which prevented him from practicing all week and being sidelined for Sunday's road contest. Jarrian Jones should see more snaps at corner in Lewis' absence.

Still (knee) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.

Still is recovering from a sprained MCL that he sustained in Week 8 against the Vikings. He was unable to practice all week to draw the doubtful tag, and the 2024 fifth-rounder is trending toward missing a second straight game. Nikko Reed is poised to see more snaps at slot corner assuming Still is ruled out for Week 10.

Lambert-Smith (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.

Lambert-Smith appeared on the injury report Thursday with a hamstring issue, and he managed to log only limited participation in both Thursday's and Friday's practices. The rookie fifth-rounder has logged only four targets, resulting in one reception for one yard, through his first six career games. If the wide receiver is unable to go Sunday, Derius Davis may be in line to receive a few offensive snaps.

Highsmith (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Highsmith sustained an ankle injury in Week 2 against Seattle, and it appeared to have been aggravated for the first time since Week 6. Since returning from his first ankle injury, Highsmith has logged 13 tackles (seven solo), including 2.5 sacks, one forced fumble and added one pass defensed. The 28-year-old linebacker managed to log a full practice Friday and fend off an injury designation, meaning he is set to suit up for Sunday's game.

Peppers (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Peppers was unable to practice all week and will miss a second consecutive game due to a quadriceps injury, and his next opportunity to play is Week 11 against Cincinnati on Sunday, Nov. 16. Chuck Clark and Juan Thornhill will serve as the Steelers' backup safeties behind Kyle Dugger and Jalen Ramsey for Sunday's contest.