Overview
- Head coach DeMeco Ryans said Nico Collins remains in the concussion protocol and is expected to be cleared in the next few days.
- Christian Kirk practiced after missing two games with a hamstring issue, giving Houston a chance to regain a key target before hosting Denver in Week 9.
- Tight end Dalton Schultz was not present during the media viewing portion of Wednesday’s practice, and the team has not specified his situation.
- The Texans signed tight end Dalton Keene to the practice squad and designated Jakob Johnson to return from injured reserve, releasing running back Jawhar Jordan in a corresponding move.
- If Schultz cannot play, Harrison Bryant is the only tight end on the active roster, with Johnson and practice-squad options available as potential replacements.