Texans veteran center Justin Britt didn't practice for the second day in a row due to a knee injury.
Britt has experienced some swelling in his knee since the Texans' loss Sunday to the New England Patriots, according to a league source not authorized to speak publicly.
Britt missed all of last season after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament in 2019 and being released by the Seattle Seahawks.
A free agent for the entire season last year, going unsigned by the Green Bay Packers following a tryout, Britt signed a one-year, $5 million contract with the Texans this offseason.
Britt has started every game this season. If Britt can't go Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts, the Texans are expected to start offensive guard Justin McCray at center.
Meanwhile, starting tight end Pharaoh Brown returned to practice after being held out Wednesday due to a shoulder injury.
Veteran running back Mark Ingram was dressed out for practice, but didn't have his helmet on and was watching individual drills. Ingram, 31, wasn't listed on the injury report Wednesday and could be getting a veteran's day of rest.
Aaron Wilson has covered the NFL for 20 years and has previously written for The Houston Chronicle and The Baltimore Sun. He’s on Twitter: @AaronWilson_NFL and Instagram: @aaronwilson7128
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