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Inactives: Kamari Lassiter returns, but Texans without several key starters The Houston Texans released their inactives for their Week 8 contest against the Indianapolis Colts. They welcome back a starter at corner,...

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Ready to rock Lassiter (shoulder) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Colts.

Impact Lassiter upgraded to a full workload Friday after opening the Texans' week of practice with back-to-back limited sessions, indicating that he's moved past his shoulder issue in time for Week 8. Expect the rookie out of Georgia to start opposite Derek Stingley as part of Houston's top outside cornerback duo Sunday.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets on practice field Lassiter (shoulder) was limited in practice Wednesday.

Impact Lassiter is still tending to a scapula injury suffered in Week 5 and has kept the cornerback out of action since. His ability to practice could be good news for his chances of taking the field against the Colts on Sunday. However, a clear answer on his status for the matchup likely won't come until closer to kickoff.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play in Week 7 Lassiter (shoulder) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Packers.

Impact Lassiter was expected to miss multiple games after sustaining a scapula injury in the Texans' Week 5 win over the Bills, and he's now in line to miss his second consecutive contest Sunday. D'Angelo Ross and Kris Boyd are projected to see increased snaps with Houston's first-team defense while Lassiter continues to recover.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inactives: Kamari Lassiter, Jimmie Ward out vs. Patriots The Houston Texans released their inactives for their Week 6 road contest at New England, and they'll be without a few starters.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Expects to miss multiple games Lassiter is expected to miss multiple games as he recovers from a scapula injury he sustained in Week 5 versus the Bills, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Lassiter was already ruled out for Sunday's game at New England, but it seems like that will be the first of at least a couple games he'll be sidelined for. Until he's healthy again, D'Angelo Ross should see a significant uptick in snaps.

OCTOBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Lassiter (shoulder) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Patriots.

Impact Lassiter was unable to practice all week due to a shoulder injury, so it's no surprise that he won't suit up in Week 6. The rookie cornerback has impressed through the Texans' first five games, recording 19 total tackles and defending three passes, including one interception. Expect Kris Boyd and Ka'dar Hollman to see increased work opposite Derek Stingley in Lassiter's stead.

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs DNP Lassiter (shoulder) did not practice Wednesday.

Impact Lassiter played 100 percent of the team's defensive snaps in Sunday's win over Buffalo, so it's not clear how or when he picked up the injury. Assuming, it did happen during the game and he was able to play through it, it's likely not a significant injury for the Georgia product. Greater clarity should come when the team returns to the practice field Thursday.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 4, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Logs TFL in win Lassiter recorded six total tackles (five solo), including one tackle for loss, in Sunday's 24-20 win over the Jaguars.

Impact Lassiter has impressed to start his rookie campaign, accumulating 16 total tackles and two passes defended, including one interception, across Houston's first four contests. Expect the Texans' young cornerback duo of Lassiter and Derek Stingley to continue making plays and causing problems for opposing quarterbacks as the season progresses.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Grabs first interception of career Lassiter registered four tackles (three solo) and one interception in Sunday's 19-13 win over the Bears.

Impact The rookie second-round pick snagged the first interception of his career early in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game, picking off a pass from Caleb Williams intended for tight end Cole Kmet. Lassiter beat out veterans D'Angelo Ross and Kris Boyd for the starting corner job opposite Derek Stingley during training camp. Lassiter has played every single defensive snap over the first two games of the regular season, and he has been a key piece for a Texans defense that is third in the league in yards allowed per game (254.0).

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 23, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Back at practice Lassiter (ankle) returned to practice Tuesday, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Lassiter was unable to suit up for Houston's preseason opener against Pittsburgh on Friday. The rookie second-rounder appears to have recovered from his ankle injury, and he'll look to get his first NFL snaps in Saturday's preseason bout against the Giants on Saturday. Lassiter is projected to start at outside corner opposite Derek Stingley.

AUGUST 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited by injury Lassiter (undisclosed) is recovering from a soft-tissue injury, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Lassiter is expected to operate as a primary option in Houston's secondary this season, so he'll look to return to the field as soon as possible. The Texans are set to begin their preseason Friday on the road in Pittsburgh and the cornerback appears to be unlikely to be available. On the brightside, Lassiter's injury isn't considered to be a long-term concern, so he'll likely be back in action sooner rather than later.

AUGUST 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Texans rookie CB Kamari Lassiter will not play in Hall of Fame Game Fans of the Houston Texans will have to wait at least one more week to see rookie cornerback Kamari Lassiter in action.

AUGUST 1, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Listed as starter Lassiter is listed as the Texans' No. 2 cornerback on the team's unofficial depth chart, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact The 2024 second-round pick out of Georgia seems to be impressing Houston's coaching staff early, as he's already listed as a starter on the Texans' unofficial depth chart. Lassiter recorded 75 total tackles, including 8.5 tackles for loss, while also defending 12 passes over his final two collegiate seasons. He's now expected to start alongside Derek Stingley in Houston's revamped secondary ahead of the team's 2024 campaign.

JULY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 8, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

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JUNE 11, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

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