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Minimal production in 2025 Autry logged eight tackles (five solo), including 3.5 sacks, one pass defense and one forced fumble across 12 regular-season games with the Texans in 2025.

Impact Autry opened the season on the PUP list due to a knee injury that he played through for much of the 2024 campaign. He made his 2025 debut in Week 7, but he was consistently listed on the injury report due to that same knee issue, which impacted his production and snap count on defense. Autry has accumulated 6.5 sacks across 22 regular-season games over the last two years, which is a far cry from the six prior years, when he recorded at least 7.5 sacks in five of those campaigns. Autry will enter the offseason as an unrestricted free agent, and while he'll garner interest from teams as a veteran depth option on the defensive line, it seems as though his best days are well behind him.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Full participant in practice Autry (knee) was a full participant in Houston's practice Saturday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Autry was absent from practice earlier in the week but won't carry an injury designation into Monday's wild-card matchup versus the Steelers. The 35-year-old compiled eight tackles (five solo), including 3.5 sacks, across 12 games during the regular season.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Upgrades to limited Friday Autry (knee) was a limited participant in Friday's practice.

Impact Autry upgraded to a limited participant in Friday's practice after missing Thursday's session due to a persisting knee injury he sustained before the season. Since being activated from the reserve/PUP list, Autry has not missed a game due to the issue and will likely be able to upgrade his practice participation and dodge an injury designation before Monday night's wild-card clash with the Steelers. Autry has one more practice to make this leap, and if he fails to do so, the defensive end's status for Monday's game will be in jeopardy.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from practice Thursday Autry (knee) didn't practice Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Autry's practice participation was impacted by a knee injury throughout the regular season, but he played in every game after making his season debut in Week 6. Based on that context, he will likely be available for Monday's wild-card round road game against the Steelers, though a return to practice Friday or Saturday would help assuage any concerns about the rotational pass rusher's availability.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Week 18 Autry (knee) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Colts.

Impact After missing the first five games of the season, Autry has produced eight tackles (five solo), including 3.5 sacks, and one pass breakup as a rotational lineman for the Texans.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

DNP due to knee issue Wednesday Autry (knee) did not practice Wednesday.

Impact Autry missed Houston's first five games this season due to a knee injury and continued to be listed on the injury report with the issue through mid-December, but it's not clear if his current issue is related. Regardless, a DNP to begin Week 18 prep isn't a good sign, but he'll have two more opportunities to return to practice before the Texans hand out injury designations for Sunday's matchup versus Indianapolis. If Autry can't play in that game, Derek Barnett could be in line for more defensive snaps.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Ready to face Arizona Autry does not have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Autry was unable to practice to begin the week due to knee injury, but he's progressively increased his involvement. After logging a full session Friday, he'll be ready to suit up for Sunday's matchup against Arizona.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in practice Thursday Autry (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Autry was unable to practice Wednesday with a knee injury, but an upgrade in participation Thursday means the defensive end is likely trending towards playing in Sunday's contest against the Cardinals. The pass rusher totaled a similar number of practices with similar participation in Week 13 and was still able to suit up against the Chiefs, so a limited or full session Friday likely means Autry will be good to go for Sunday's game.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knee injury Autry (knee) did not participate at practice Wednesday.

Impact Autry has been tending to a lingering knee issue throughout the season, and it looks like he may have suffered a re-aggravation of that injury. He'll probably have to practice in some capacity Thursday or Friday to give himself a chance to suit up Sunday versus the Cardinals.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Week 13 Autry (knee) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Colts.

Impact Autry has dealt with knee issues for most of the season but is ready to roll as a rotational lineman up front for Houston. The 35-year-old has logged three tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one pass breakup across six appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice again Thursday Autry (knee) did not practice Thursday.

Impact Autry has missed consecutive practices with a knee injury he has dealt with throughout the 2025 campaign. The rotational defensive end has one more chance to return to practice prior to Sunday's divisional matchup with the Colts.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from practice Autry (knee) did not participate at practice Wednesday, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Autry has played in six consecutive contests since being activated from the reserve/PUP list in early October following a knee injury, so his appearance on the injury report Wednesday could simply be the result giving the veteran a day off. The defensive lineman will have two more chances to return to practice prior to Sunday's matchup with the Colts.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Good to go against 49ers Autry (knee) is active for Sunday's game against San Francisco.

Impact Despite not practicing Friday, Autry has been cleared to play in Week 8 after going through pregame warmups without issue. He made his 2025 regular-season debut in Week 7 against the Seahawks, when he logged two solo tackles, including 1.0 sacks, while playing 10 snaps on defense.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 8 Autry (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers.

Impact Autry logged a DNP on Friday after limited practices Wednesday and Thursday, putting his Week 8 status in question. Autry made his season debut last week against the Seahawks, logging just 10 defensive snaps.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still working through knee issue Autry (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Autry was activated from the reserve/PUP list and cleared to make his 2025 debut against the Seahawks on Monday, when he logged two solo tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and a blocked field-goal attempt in a 27-19 loss. Autry is still working through the knee injury that caused him to miss the first five games of the regular season, but he'll have two more chances to increase his practice participation and avoid an injury designation heading into Sunday's game against the 49ers.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes impact in 2025 debut Autry recorded two total tackles (both solo), including 1.0 sacks, and blocked a field-goal attempt in Monday night's 27-19 loss to the Seahawks.

Impact The veteran defensive lineman played 17 total snaps (10 on defense, seven on special teams) and made an instant impact in his regular-season debut, sacking Sam Darnold in the fourth quarter. Autry also blocked a 53-yard field-goal try from Jason Myers late in the second quarter, helping the Texans pull within one score before half time. The 35-year-old is expected to remain an key reserve defensive lineman heading into Houston's Week 8 matchup against the 49ers.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 21, 2025 • YOUTUBE

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OCTOBER 21, 2025 • NFL.COM

All set for season debut Autry (knee) is active for Monday night's contest in Seattle.

Impact Autry will make his regular-season debut after missing the team's first five games of the year while on the reserve/PUP list with a knee injury. The 35-year-old will operate in a depth role on the defensive line behind Will Anderson and Danielle Hunter against the Seahawks in Week 7.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Activated Monday Autry (knee) was activated to the Texans' active roster Monday.

Impact The 35-year-old began Houston's 2025 campaign on the reserve/PUP list due to a knee injury. However, he's since been activated to the Texans' active roster and has a chance to make his season debut in Monday night's matchup against the Seahawks. Autry recorded 13 total tackles, including 3.0 sacks, and three passes defended over 10 regular-season games in 2024. If active in Week 7, he's expected to play a reserve role on Houston's defensive line.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Activated Monday Autry (knee) was activated to the Texans' active roster Monday.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Could be back Monday Autry (knee) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Seahawks.

Impact Autry has been on the PUP list since late July as he recovered from a knee injury. He has been practicing for two full weeks, so he could be ready for his season debut Monday. Autry should have a key role along the Texans' defensive line once he gets fully ramped up.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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