JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Texans ruled out Pro Bowl left offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil due to a painful knee injury that involves stiffness in the joint with rest regarded as the most effective short-term solution, per league sources.
Josh Jones played left tackle against the Baltimore Ravens and is the top candidate to replace Tunsil against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Tunsil didn’t travel with the team for their road game.
The Texans officially placed cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. on injured reserve. Stingley injured his hamstring on the final play of practice Wednesday when his leg got stuck in place and he is out six to eight weeks, if not longer, according to league sources.
The Texans signed veteran safety DeAndre Houston-Carson to the active roster from the practice squad, per a league source.
Houston-Carson, 30, had two tackles in the Texans’ loss to the Indianapolis Colts after being elevated from the practice squad. He has 141 career tackles and three interceptions.
He was previously with the Chicago Bears and Baltimore Ravens.
Houston-Carson is a former Bears sixth-round draft pick.
The Texans elevated defensive tackle Khalil Davis and offensive tackle Austin Deculus from the practice squad.
The Texans worked out defensive tackle Cortez Broughton and defensive backs Tre Norwood, Rodarius Williams and Trill Williams, according to league sources.
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