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Blankenship (concussion/hand) has been ruled out to face the Chargers on Sunday.
Blankenship suffered a concussion Week 6 against Jacksonville, and he had surgery on his hand not long after that contest. He hasn't played or practiced since, so it's not clear how close he may be to returning. With Blankenship set to miss a second straight game, M.J. Stewart will likely draw another start at safety.
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Texans' Reed Blankenship: Misses practice Wednesday
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Blankenship (concussion/hand) did not participate at the Texans' practice Wednesday.
Blankenship was forced to miss the team's last contest in Week 7 against the Giants while recovering from a concussion, and he may still remain in concussion protocol ahead of Week 9. The safety is also working his way back from a left hand injury that required surgery in late October. Blankenship will have two more chances to return to practice before Sunday's contest versus the Chargers.
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Texans' Reed Blankenship: Had surgery on hand
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Blankenship (concussion/hand) underwent surgery on his left hand in October, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
The safety went through the procedure "not long after" the Texans' win over the Jaguars, per Alexander. Blankenship is also working his way through the concussion protocol after suffering a head injury in the same game. His status will be worth monitoring as the team prepares for a Week 9 matchup with the Chargers.
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Texans' Reed Blankenship: Won't play Sunday
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Blankenship (concussion/hand) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Blankenship has been unable to progress through the NFL's five-step concussion protocol and will be sidelined for the Texans' Week 7 contest. M.J. Stewart will likely be called upon to start at strong safety in the former Eagle's absence.
Blankenship (concussion/hand) didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday.
Blankenship suffered a concussion in this past Sunday's win over Jacksonville and has also since been tagged with a hand injury. It's unclear how serious the latter issue is, but the veteran safety won't be eligible to return to game action until he clears the NFL's five-step concussion protocol. If Blankenship can't play Sunday versus the Giants, M.J. Stewart may be called upon to start.
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Texans' Reed Blankenship: Ruled out with concussion
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Blankenship (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Jaguars in London.
Blankenship was deemed to have a concussion by one of the NFL's independent neurologists. The safety has now entered the league's five-step concussion protocol and will not participate in full-contact practices or games until he is cleared. M.J. Stewart will likely finish the game at strong safety alongside Calen Bullock.
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Texans' Reed Blankenship: Being evaluated for concussion
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Blankenship is being evaluated for a possible concussion and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Jacksonville.
Blankenship took a hit to the head late in the first half and was carted to the locker room, where he will be evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return to Sunday's game. M.J. Stewart will fill in at safety alongside Calen Bullock for as long as Blankenship is out of the contest.
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Texans' Reed Blankenship: Logs 11 tackles in loss
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Blankenship made 11 tackles (five solo) in the Texans' 34-30 loss to the Cowboys on Sunday.
Blankenship played 73 defensive snaps in the contest, 94 percent of the Texans' total defensive plays. The 27-year-old also played four special-teams snaps in the losing effort. The strong safety's 11 tackles were second to outside linebacker Jake Hansen's 12.
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Texans' Reed Blankenship: Picks off Jones in Week 3 loss
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Blankenship posted nine tackles (five solo) and two pass defenses (including one interception) during the Texans' 19-17 loss to the Colts in Week 3.
Blankenship recorded his first interception of the season early in the third quarter, when he jumped in front of a floating pass from Danny Jones that was intended for Josh Downs deep in Houston's territory. It was Blankenship's second interception over the past two years after recording a career-high four picks across 15 regular-season games with the Eagles in 2024. His presence in the secondary will be crucial in Week 4 when the Texans welcome in the Cowboys, whose offense ranks in the top-10 in the league in points per game (29.3).
