HOUSTON TEXANS PLAYER NEWS

The Texans are optimistic that Noel (hamstring/finger) will be available for the team's regular-season opener against the Bills on Sunday, Sept. 13, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Coach DeMeco Ryans said Monday that he's unsure if Dell (knee) will play during the Texans' preseason slate, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. "With Tank, he's on his own plan," Ryans noted. "Whatever that entails, geared toward what's best for Tank Dell."

Noel recently sustained a hamstring injury that will likely keep him from practicing for "a few weeks," Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said Saturday that Stroud and the other healthy starters will play in Thursday's preseason game against Las Vegas, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.

Fairbairn did not play in the Texans' 27-7 preseason loss to the Chargers on Thursday.

Higgins did not play in Thursday's 27-7 preseason loss to the Chargers.

Schultz did not play in Thursday's 27-7 preseason loss to the Chargers.

The Texans believe that Mertz tore his ACL during Thursday's preseason opener against the Chargers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Klein caught his only target for 31 yards in Thursday's 27-7 preseason loss to the Chargers.

Stroud didn't suit up for Thursday's 27-7 preseason-opening loss to the Chargers.

Marks isn't in line to play in Thursday's preseason game against the Chargers, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Collins has been in top form at practice ahead of the 2026 campaign, John Harris of the Texans' official website reports.

Stroud is among the Texans' starters not expected to play in Thursday's preseason opener against the Chargers, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.