Derek Stingley Jr. - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Targeted less in 2025 Stingley recorded 36 tackles (26 solo), 15 passes defensed (four interceptions), a forced fumble and a touchdown over 17 regular-season games in 2025.

Impact Stingley played a full 17-game season for the second consecutive season, as he enhanced his legend as a shutdown corner. While the 36 tackles were a career-low, it's has more to do with quarterbacks not throwing his way. Stingley was targeted just 65 times after seeing 95 the previous season in the same number of games. There was some slippage in reception percentage and missed tackles, but Stingley remains among the league's elite cornerbacks.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Full participant Friday Stingley (oblique) was a full participant in Friday's practice.

Impact Stingley was able to upgrade to a full participant in Friday's practice after being limited Thursday with an oblique injury he suffered in the Week 15 win over the Cardinals. The starting cornerback has played through the injury since suffering it, managing to dodge an injury designation nearly every week. The 24-year-old is all set to suit up for Monday night's wild-card round matchup with the Steelers. Stingley will start opposite Kamari Lassiter (ankle/knee) or Tremon Smith, depending on Lassiter's game-day status.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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2 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

The Blitz: We Picked an All-22 Team ... and it's Stacked with Stars

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3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Limited in practice Thursday Stingley (oblique) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Stingley managed to play through his oblique injury versus Indianapolis in Week 18, and he'll now have two more chances to prove himself capable of handling full practice reps in advance of Monday's wild-card round matchup against the Steelers. The star cornerback's availability will be crucial for Houston's defense, as the team prepares to embark on a hopeful playoff run.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

NFL Playoffs Preview: Ranking All 14 Postseason Defenses

It's said that defense wins championships, so which playoff teams boast the best units? We rank all 14 defenses.

3 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

NFL Playoffs Preview: Ranking All 14 Postseason Defenses

Three Straight AFC Player of the Week Honors in H-Town Derek Stingley Jr., Tommy Townsend, and Ka'imi Fairbairn have rocked the Player of the Week chain in consecutive weeks.

4 DAYS AGO • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Pro Picks: 4 road teams are favorites in wild-card weekend

The NFL’s wild-card weekend features a rematch of the 2022 NFC championship game, two division rivals facing off and a team with a losing record playing a home game

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Texans' defense sets franchise records, prepares for Steelers in playoffs

The Houston Texans wrapped up the best defensive season in franchise history with a win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

NFL Playoff Predictions: Every Round Picked, Ending With a Bills vs. Rams Super Bowl

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6 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

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Texans win 38-30 over Colts, clinch No. 5 seed in AFC playoffs

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

Will play against Indianapolis Stingley (oblique) does not have an injury designation against the Colts on Sunday.

Impact Stingley had his practice reps limited during Week 18 prep while nursing an oblique injury, but he was able to fade an injury tag after logging a full session Friday. The fourth-year pro has accumulated 24 tackles (16 solo), 10 pass defenses (two interceptions and a pick-six) and one forced fumble in 11 games since the Texans' Week 6 bye.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Logs limited practice Thursday Stingley (oblique) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Stingley was held out of Wednesday's practice while managing an oblique issue, but the fourth-year corner was able to log a limited session Thursday. Given that the Texans could still win the AFC South division title, Stingley would likely be available for Sunday's game against the Colts unless he were to suffer a setback. Friday's practice report will determine whether he enters Week 18 with an injury designation.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Held out of Wednesday's practice Stingley (oblique) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Stingley has managed to play through an oblique injury for each of the Texans' last two games, and with the AFC South title on the line, the fourth-year corner will likely play against the Colts on Sunday assuming he's cleared to do so, per Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle. Stingley will have two more chances to return to practice and potentially avoid an injury designation heading into Week 18.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No rest if healthy Week 18 Houston head coach DeMeco Ryans said Monday that Stingley and other starters will play Week 18 with the AFC South title still attainable, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chron...

Impact Stingley has dealt with an oblique injury the last two games but suited up in each, playing a combined 98 percent of the defensive snaps. Houston can claim a third consecutive division title with a win and a Jacksonville loss. It could also slip to as low as seventh with a loss to the Colts on Sunday. If Stingley plays Week 18, it will be a second consecutive full regular season for the fourth-year cornerback, who missed a combined 14 games in his first two NFL campaigns.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Texans-Chargers clash could set winner up for bigger things, including potential division title

The Houston Texans and Los Angeles Chargers are practically mirror images this season, teams with elite defenses and erratic offenses still trying to stay alive in their respective...

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Ready to face Chargers Stingley (oblique) was a full participant in Thursday's practice and does not carry an injury designation for Saturday's game against the Chargers.

Impact Stingley has gained clearance to play Week 17 after logging a DNP/LP/FP practice slate. The standout cornerback played through his oblique injury Week 16 versus the Raiders, but the issue didn't prevent him from handling 100 percent of defensive snaps or recording the first pick-six of his NFL career. He's set to handle his usual every-down role on the road against Los Angeles.

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in practice Stingley (oblique) was a limited participant in Houston's practice Wednesday.

Impact Stingley popped up on the injury report Wednesday after scoring his first career touchdown during the Week 16 win over Las Vegas. The 2022 first-round pick managed to play through the injury last week and will look to do so once again during Saturday's matchup versus the Chargers.

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Houston Texans Derek Stingley Jr. Named AFC Defensive Player of Week Houston Texans CB Derek Stingley Jr. has been named AFC Defensive Player of the Week, the NFL announced today.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Houston Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair, DE Will Anderson Jr., WR Nico Collins, and CB Derek Stingley Jr. Named To 2026 Pro Bowl The NFL announced today that Houston Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair, DE Will Anderson Jr., WR Nico Collins and CB Derek Stingley Jr. were selecte...

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Steph Curry? Shohei Ohtani? Jalen Pitre struggles to find comparison for Derek Stingley Jr. For some athletes, there reaches a point where they've mastered their craft to such a degree that it requires any comparisons to be one that...

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • TOROTIMES.COM

Scores first NFL TD Stingley had two tackles, forced one fumble and returned an interception for a touchdown in Sunday's 23-21 win over the Raiders in Week 16.

Impact Stingley made an impact early, giving the Texans a lead 4:17 into the first quarter when he returned an interception 31 yards for a touchdown. It was the first pick-six of his NFL career and his fourth interception of the season.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Week 16 Team of the Week: Puka Nacua Undeniable; Trevor Lawrence Makes Statement

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DECEMBER 22, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Week 16 Team of the Week: Puka Nacua Undeniable; Trevor Lawrence Makes Statement

Texans extend winning streak to 7 with 23-21 victory over Raiders

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Derek Stingley Jr. reaches major personal milestone early against Raiders Derek Stingley Jr.'s case to be called the best cornerback in the NFL didn't need much work heading into the Houston Texans' Week 16 matchup...

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • TOROTIMES.COM

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