Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said Monday that Pitre is "week-to-week" due to a left shoulder injury that he sustained in Sunday's 26-3 win over the Titans, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Pitre appeared to go down with the injury early in the fourth quarter and was spotted with his shoulder in a sling following the game. Though the Texans haven't officially ruled him out for next Sunday's contest against the Jaguars in London, the week-to-week label suggests that Pitre will most likely sit out that contest. Rookie fifth-round selection Kamari Ramsey saw an uptick in defensive snaps following Pitre's exit, and the former could operate as the Texans' slot corner in Week 6.
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Texans' Kayden McDonald: Set to play in Week 5
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McDonald (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Titans.
McDonald logged full practice sessions Thursday and Friday and was subsequently activated from injured reserve Saturday. After carrying a questionable designation, the rookie second-round pick now has the green light to suit up for his NFL regular-season debut in Week 5.
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Texans' M.J. Stewart: Removed from PUP list
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Stewart (knee) was activated from the reserve/PUP list Saturday but is still questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans.
Although he's still listed as questionable, the fact that Stewart was removed from the PUP list after three-straight full practices makes it likely that he'll make his 2026 regular-season debut Sunday. Stewart's 2025 season was ended by a quad injury that required surgery in early November, but he was tagged with a knee injury during Week 5 prep. Stewart's return would solidify the Texans' safety depth behind Calen Bullock and Reed Blankenship.
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Texans' Kayden McDonald: Activated from IR
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The Texans activated McDonald (ankle) from injured reserve Saturday, though he's still questionable to play against the Titans on Sunday.
McDonald ended Week 5 prep with consecutive full practices, which was enough for the Texans to remove the rookie second-rounder from injured reserve. Although he's still listed as questionable, the fact that McDonald is no longer on IR puts him on track to make his NFL debut against Tennessee on Sunday.
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Texans' M.J. Stewart: Could make 2026 debut in Week 5
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Stewart (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Tennessee.
Stewart was a full practice participant all week, and there's a chance that he is cleared to make his 2026 regular-season debut in Sunday's AFC South tilt. The veteran safety opened the regular season on the reserve/PUP list due to a quad injury, which has recently been reclassified as a knee issue. Stewart's return would bolster the Texans' depth at safety behind starters Reed Blankenship and Calen Bullock.
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Texans' Will Anderson: Good to go against Tennessee
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Anderson (ankle) does not have an injury tag against the Titans on Sunday.
Anderson finished Week 5 prep with a DNP-LP-FP practice log, and that was enough for the fourth-year pass rusher to avoid an injury designation for Sunday's AFC South showdown. Anderson has 23 tackles (13 solo), including 4.5 sacks, one pass defense, one forced fumble and a fumble recovery through the first four games of the regular season.
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Texans' Kayden McDonald: Practices in full Thursday
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McDonald (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
The Texans designated McDonald for return from injured reserve Wednesday, opening his 21-day window to be activated to the 53-man roster. While the rookie isn't a lock to suit up Sunday versus the Titans, he's heading in a positive direction toward making his NFL debut after missing the first four games of the 2026 campaign.
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Texans' Jake Hansen: Leads game in tackles
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Hansen logged 12 tackles (seven solo), including 1.0 sacks, in the Texans' 34-30 loss to the Cowboys on Sunday.
Hansen played 74 defensive snaps in the contest, good for 95 percent of the Cowboys' total defensive plays. The linebacker also played nine snaps on special teams. Hansen sacked quarterback Dak Prescott once while leading both teams in total tackles but it was not enough to stop the Cowboys' offense from securing the Week 4 win.
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Texans' Jaden Crumedy: Set for Week 5
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Crumedy (shoulder) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
Crumedy was not listed on the Texans' injury report despite suffering a shoulder injury during the Week 4 loss to the Cowboys. The defensive tackle appears to have quickly recovered from the injury and is all set to continue preparing for Sunday's game against the Titans.
Al-Shaair (groin) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Al-Shaair logged just one limited practice during Week 4 prep in Thursday's session. The middle linebacker's limited presence in the first prep session of Week 5 is a good sign. If the 29-year-old can build Wednesday's start into Thursday and Friday practice sessions, he may be able to dodge any injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Titans.
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Texans' Kayden McDonald: Returns to practice Wednesday
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McDonald (ankle) returned to practice Wednesday.
McDonald is currently on injured reserve, but his return to practice, even in a limited capacity, suggests he could be back before the close of the 21-day window. The 21-year-old is coming off a quality final season with the Buckeyes, amassing 65 total tackles (31 solo), one pass defended and 3.0 sacks.
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Texans' Jaden Crumedy: Dealing with shoulder issue
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Crumedy suffered a shoulder injury during Sunday's 34-30 loss to the Cowboys.
Crumedy exited the game with a shoulder injury in the second half, finishing his day having recorded one tackles, including 0.5 sacks. The defensive tackle's first chance to prove his health ahead of Week 5 will come Wednesday at the team's first practice session of the week.
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Texans' Jaylin Smith: Didn't return against Dallas
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Smith (hamstring) was unable to return to Sunday's game against Dallas.
Smith was injured on special teams in the first half. He entered Sunday having logged just seven defensive snaps across the first three weeks of the season.
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Texans' Kenneth Murray: Evaluated for concussion in loss
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Murray was evaluated for a concussion during Sunday's 34-30 loss to the Cowboys.
Murray recorded four tackles (one solo) before exiting during the second half, and it's unclear if he returned before the end of the game. The 27-year-old struggled last season with the Cowboys, recording 81 tackles (31 solo) over 17 regular-season games, and he was making his 2026 season debut for Houston in Week 4. The Texans will be back in action versus the Titans this coming Sunday, Oct. 11.
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Texans' Jaylin Smith: Injures hamstring vs. Dallas in Week 4
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Smith (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
Smith was hurt in the first half while blocking on punt coverage. He headed to the medical tent and was subsequently deemed questionable to return. Smith has primarily worked on special teams this season, so that unit would be most affected should Smith be done for the day.
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Texans' Jake Hansen: Cleared to play against Dallas
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Hansen (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
Hansen worked through a knee issue during Week 4 prep, but he's been cleared to play Sunday after going through pregame warmups. He's taken on a larger role defensively over the past couple of weeks in the absence of Jake Hummel (groin, IR).
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Texans' Wade Woodaz: Set to start Sunday
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Woodaz is expected to make his first career NFL start in Week 4 versus Dallas, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
After being selected in the fourth round of April's NFL draft, Woodaz played exclusively on special teams Weeks 1 and 2. He then logged his first 17 defensive snaps last Sunday versus Indianapolis, finishing with one tackle. Woodaz will now be thrust into a much more significant role as a starting linebacker in Week 4 due to Azeez Al-Shaair being sidelined with a groin injury.
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Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair: Ruled out versus Dallas
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Al-Shaair (groin) is listed as out for Sunday's game against Dallas.
Al-Shaair suffered a groin injury in the 19-17 loss to the Colts in Week 3. Head coach DeMeco Ryans stated Wednesday that the 29-year-old is considered "week-to-week," meaning his absence could extend beyond Sunday's intrastate meeting with the Cowboys. As a result, Wade Woodaz (ankle/thumb), who logged a career-high 17 snaps versus Indianapolis, could continue to be more involved.
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Texans' Jadeveon Clowney: Tagged as questionable for Week 4
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Clowney (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus Dallas.
Clowney was limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday, though he took a step back Friday. As a result, there is a realistic chance that the veteran will be looking at a third consecutive absence. If that's the case, the door will remain open for increased involvement from Sabastian Harsh and Dominique Robinson. Chris Braswell, who was signed from the practice squad Wednesday, should also receive some snaps.
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Texans' M.J. Stewart: Upgrades to full practice participation
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Stewart (knee) practiced in full Thursday.
Stewart opened the season on the PUP list and was designated to return Sept. 23. He began this week with a limited practice session Wednesday before upgrading to full participation Thursday. Stewart isn't eligible to play this Sunday, but he could make his season debut in Week 5 against Tennessee.
