Houston Texans

Danielle Hunter

DE

This is the first mention of Hunter's hamstring injury. His availability for Friday's practice should provide more clarity regarding his status for Sunday's game against the Browns, though he should be considered questionable for now. The 32-year-old has appeared in all eight of the Texans' regular-season games, accumulating 10 total tackles (nine solo), including 4.0 sacks.

Will Anderson Jr.

DE

Anderson popped up on the injury report due to an ankle injury, though he will have another opportunity to log a full session Friday. For now, he should be considered questionable at minimum for Week 10 against Cleveland. The 25-year-old has appeared in all eight regular-season games for the Texans, garnering 35 total tackles (19 solo), including 9.5 sacks, and one forced fumble.

Marvin Harrison Jr.

WR

Harrison was limited Wednesday, so the WR's downgrade in participation a day later clouds his status for Sunday's game against the Browns. In three outings since arriving in a trade with the Cardinals, the No. 4 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft has combined to catch six of his 11 targets for 60 yards and a TD in in that span.

Woody Marks

RB

Marks was limited Wednesday, so his 'DNP' on Thursday is concerning, though it could be more of a workload management situation, as opposed to a setback-related downgrade, a notion supported by Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston's report that the running back dealt with mild knee discomfort in Wednesday's practice and didn't finish the session for precautionary reasons. Meanwhile, fellow backfield member David Montgomery (groin) -- who hasn't played since Week 5 -- returned to a limited session Thursday. Valuable context regarding the duo's statuses will arrive Friday, when the Texans have their final practice before Sunday's road game against the Browns.

Reed Blankenship

S

Blankenship has missed the Texans' last two games. While he's still not guaranteed to suit up in Week 10 versus the Browns, he appears to be moving in a favorable direction. If Blankenship remains sidelined Sunday, M.J. Stewart would presumably draw another start.