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Houston Texans DST

Player Outlook
The Texans DST should be considered a No. 1 Fantasy option coming into the season, and the Texans DST is worth drafting with a late-round pick in all leagues. Houston has an elite pass rush with Will Anderson Jr., Danielle Hunter and Denico Autry, and the secondary is also solid with Derek Stingley Jr. and C.J. Gardner-Johnson. E.J. Speed was an excellent addition to the linebacker corps, which also features Azeez Al-Shaair and Henry To'oTo'o. In 2024, Houston had 46 sacks, 14 interceptions and 10 fumbles, and the Texans DST should once again be a quality Fantasy option this year.

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  • Texans' Denico Autry: Sidelined to begin season

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    Autry (knee) was placed on the reserve/PUP list Tuesday. Autry played through a knee injury for most of 2024, so his placement on the active/PUP list to begin training camp was viewed as a precaution. However, he'll now be forced to remain sidelined for at least the first four games of the regular season.
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  • Damon Arnette: Released by Houston

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    Arnette was released by the Texans on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. The cornerback signed with Houston in June and picked off a pass in the preseason, but it wasn't enough to help him stick on the Texans' 53-man roster. Arnette was a first-round pick of the Raiders in 2020, but he has not appeared in an NFL regular-season game since 2021. He has 29 career tackles (23 solo) and three pass breakups.
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  • Texans' Alijah Huzzie: Starting season on NFI list

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    Huzzie (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list Tuesday. Huzzie will miss the first four games of the regular season due to this move. The undrafted rookie out of North Carolina was first reported as injured in July after signing with Houston in May.
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  • Texans' Jaylen Reed: Placed on IR, designated to return

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    Reed (ankle) was placed on injured reserve with a designation to return Tuesday. Reed has been recovering well from the sprained knee he suffered in early August, per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston, but he will now be forced to miss at least four games to open the 2025 campaign. The rookie was competing for a depth role at strong safety behind starter Calen Bullock, and Russ Yeast sticks out as the most likely candidate to handle the No. 2 role for the time being.
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  • Texans' Christian Harris: Suits up Saturday

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    Harris recorded two tackles in Saturday's 26-7 preseason win over the Lions. Harris has been sidelined sporadically this offseason by a calf injury that has lingered for the better part of the last calendar year. It's hard to trust his ability to stay on the field as a result, but he should rack up tackles as a key player in the middle of Houston's defense so long as he's healthy.
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  • Texans' Christian Harris: Dealing with calf injury

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    Harris will not play in Saturday's preseason game against the Panthers due to a calf injury, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Harris will miss a second preseason game while working through a calf injury. He's been ramping up his activity in practices, though he's been held out of team drills and limited to positional work. Harris' practice participation next week will play a factor in whether he suits up against the Lions on Saturday, Aug. 23.
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  • Marlon Davidson: Dropped by Houston

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    The Texans released Davidson (bicep/undisclosed) from injured reserve with an injury settlement Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Davidson was placed on injured reserve just two weeks after signing with the Texans after getting injured in the team's first preseason game, per Wilson. It's unclear if this injury is related to his previous bicep issue that kept him out for the entire 2024 season. The 27-year-old was used as a depth piece the last time he saw game action, when he appeared in five regular-season games for the Titans in 2023 and accounted for 10 tackles (six solo), including 1.0 sacks.
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  • Texans' Marlon Davidson: Gets placed on injured reserve

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    Houston placed Davidson (undisclosed) on its injured-reserve list Monday. Less than two weeks after signing with the Texans, Davidson is now getting put on the shelf with an unspecified injury. Unless he eventually reaches an injury settlement with his new team, he figures to spend the entire 2025 season on IR.
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  • Texans' Folorunso Fatukasi: Returns to practice

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    Fatukasi (undisclosed) passed his physical and was activated from the active/PUP list Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log. Fatukasi made his return to practice Monday after missing the entirety of training camp to this point while nursing an undisclosed injury. The defensive lineman will likely ramp up his workload in the coming weeks, but he appears to be on track to be ready for the team's regular-season opener Sept. 7 versus the Rams.
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  • Texans' Derek Barnett: Activated from PUP list

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    Barnett (undisclosed) was activated from the active/PUP list Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log. Barnett passed his physical Monday, ultimately returning to practice for the first time since the beginning of training camp. Head coach DeMeco Ryans explained it'll take time for the veteran to get back to game shape, but Barnett will have nearly four weeks to do so before a Week 1 matchup versus the Rams on Sept. 7.
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  • Texans' Christian Harris: Practicing in full again

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    Harris (calf) was a full participant at Monday's training camp practice, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Harris missed all but five of Houston's 20 combined regular-season and postseason games in 2024 due to a calf injury he suffered prior to the season, but it now seems like he may finally be fully recovered. When he's at full strength, he projects as a starter at linebacker next to Azeez Al-Shaair and Henry To'oTo'o.
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  • Texans' Jaylen Reed: Out multiple weeks

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    Reed (ankle) is facing a three-week recovery timetable, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Reed appears slated to miss the remainder of the preseason due to his recovery timetable, though he should have enough room to get healthy for Week 1 against the Rams on Sunday, Sept. 7. The veteran safety had been mostly working with the second- and third-string defenses in training camp and is vying for a depth role.
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  • Texans' Jalen Mills: Gets opportunity with Houston

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    The Texans signed Mills to a contract Sunday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. With C.J. Gardner-Johnson (knee), Jaylen Reed (ankle) and Jimmie Ward (foot) all dealing with injuries, the Texans bolstered their safety depth by signing Mills on Sunday. Mills ended the 2024 regular season on the Jets' injured reserve due to a collarbone injury after logging 44 tackles (17 solo), six pass defenses (one interception) and one forced fumble across nine games.
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  • Texans' Jimmie Ward: Awaiting court date

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    Ward (foot) was booked into the Montgomery County jail after being arrested on a warrant Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Ward was originally arrested in June on third-degree felony domestic violence charges, and he'll now await a court date on Aug. 13 after testing positive for alcohol -- a violation of his pre-trial release. Ward has yet to practice during training camp while tending to a foot injury.
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  • Texans' C.J. Gardner-Johnson: Carted off field

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    Gardner-Johnson was carted off the field with a right leg injury in practice Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Gardner-Johnson was injured while tackling wide receiver John Metchie. The severity of the injury is unknown, but the 27-year-old is undergoing an MRI to learn more. The seventh-year pro was traded to Houston in March and was expected to start at free safety.
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  • Texans' Jaylen Reed: Hurts leg in practice Friday

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    Reed injured his leg during Friday's practice and will likely miss a few weeks, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Reed was hurt while participating in the special teams portion of practice. He had to be helped off the field by trainers and is likely to miss multiple weeks. Reed has been working with the second- and third-team defenses throughout camp and is slated for a depth role in Houston's secondary as well as a spot on special teams if he makes the squad. Given the timing of his injury. his status for Week 1 could be in danger.
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  • Texans' Marlon Davidson: Signing with Houston

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    The Texans signed Davidson (biceps) on Friday. Davidson missed the entirety of the 2024 season as he tended to a biceps injury, but he's now getting another chance with a new team as the 2025 preseason gets underway. Houston is dealing with a few injuries on its defensive line, so there's at least a slim path for Davidson to potentially sneak onto the final 53-man roster.
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  • Texans' Kyonte Hamilton: Going to IR

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    Houston placed Hamilton (ankle) on its injured reserve list Friday. Per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston, Hamilton's recent surgery to repair a broken ankle was successful, and he'll need around four months to recover. Due to the timing of his placement on IR, it's unlikely he'll get a chance to play again until 2026.
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  • Texans' Haggai Ndubuisi: Signs with Houston

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    Ndubuisi (undisclosed) signed with the Texans on Thursday. In January, the defensive tackle was waived by the Patriots with a non-football illness designation, signed by the Commanders to their practice squad and then placed on the Commanders' practice-squad injured list with an undisclosed issue. Ndubuisi, a Nigerian who came to the NFL through the International Player Pathway Program, has yet to appear in a regular-season game, but he'll now have a chance to compete for a depth role in Houston.
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  • Texans' Kyonte Hamilton: Undergoing surgery

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    Hamilton is set to undergo surgery on his injured leg Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Hamilton was carted off the field during Wednesday's practice session after sustaining what is reportedly a serious injury. The rookie seventh-round pick is set to be sidelined for the next four months and is expected to be placed on injured reserve in the near future.
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