The Texans ruled out backup defensive tackle Jaleel Johnson.
Johnson has a back injury, a herniated disc that has been problematic since his time with the Minnesota Vikings and got aggravated during a 31-3 road loss to the Indianapolis Colts.
Texans center Justin Britt is questionable with a knee injury after being replaced in the starting lineup by Justin McCray due to a bruised and slightly hyperextended knee that bent backward against the New England Patriots, according to league sources not authorized to speak publicly.
However, Britt is expected to return Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals.
A former Pro Bowl alternate with the Seattle Seahawks, Britt signed a one-year, $5 million contract this offseason and emerged as the leader of an overhauled offensive line. Britt could provide a steadying influence in the middle of the line to help rookie quarterback Davis Mills and the Texans' running game.
Wide receivers Nico Collins (foot) and Chris Conley (neck) are questionable, but are expected to play.
The Texans ruled out quarterback Deshaun Watson (standing trade request, legal issues) for the seventh game in a row.
Aaron Wilson has covered the NFL for 20 seasons, including the Texans, Baltimore Ravens, Tennessee Titans and Jacksonville Jaguars. He has previously written for The Houston Chronicle and The Baltimore Sun. He’s on Twitter: @AaronWilson_NFL and Instagram: @aaronwilson7128
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