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AUGUST 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Sidelined to open training camp Hinish (undisclosed) was placed on the active/PUP list by the Texans on Wednesday.

Impact Hinish re-signed with the Texans in the offseason, but he'll be forced to sit out the start of training camp as a result of an undisclosed injury. The defensive lineman can return to practice and play at any point in the preseason.

JULY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Staying in H-Town Houston signed Hinish to a one-year contract Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Hinish would otherwise have been bound for free agency, but he was able to get a deal done to stick with the Texans for at least one more season. He projects to play a rotational role on the interior of the defensive line again in 2025.

MARCH 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jason Mackey: Whitehall brothers Donovan, Kurt Hinish will showcase the best of us over 2 playoff games in 3 days Kurt and Donovan Hinish are a lot alike — and a product of their raising. It will be a big week for the Whitehall family.

JANUARY 9, 2025 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Activated from IR The Texans activated Hinish (undisclosed) from the reserve/injured list Tuesday.

Impact Hinish was placed on IR at the end of training camp due to an unspecified injury. He was designated to return Oct. 2, and he'll now rejoin the Texans' 53-man roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Packers. Hinish played in all 17 regular-season games for the Texans in 2023 and finished with 22 tackles (11 solo), including 0.5 sacks, and one pass defended.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Has practice window opened The Texans opened Hinish's (undisclosed) practice window Wednesday.

Impact Hinish landed on IR due to an undisclosed issue in late August. After sitting out the first four weeks of the campaign, the 25-year-old is now eligible to return. Houston has 21 days to add Hinish to its active roster; if he's not activated within that window, he'll be unable to return this season. Upon his potential activation, Hinish is likely to play a rotational role along the Texans' defensive line.

OCTOBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IR Hinish (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve by the Texans on Tuesday.

Impact Hinish is dealing with an undisclosed injury and he'll begin the season on IR. He was designated to return, meaning that he could return to the field as soon as Week 5 against the Bills on Oct. 6.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 20, 2024 • NFL.COM

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AUGUST 16, 2023 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Upgrades to full activity Thursday Hinish (shoulder) practiced fully Thursday.

Impact Following Wednesday's limited session, Hinish was able to practice without limitations Thursday, implying that he'll return from his one-game absence this weekend against the Chiefs. The 300-pounder is expected to operate in his usual rotational role on Houston's defensive line behind starters Maliek Collins and Roy Lopez.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with shoulder injury Hinish (shoulder) is out for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.

Impact Hinish was unable to practice in any capacity throughout the week. He has played a rotational role along Houston's defensive line this season, tallying 16 total tackles and one sack across 11 games.

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Defensive lineman Kurt Hinish secured first sack of his career against Philadelphia in Week 9 Hinish has been an underrated part of the #Texans’ defense, and secured the first sack of his career against the #Eagles in Week 9

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Back in full Thursday Hinish (illness) practiced in full Thursday.

Impact Hinish missed Wednesday's session due to an illness, but his return to Thursday's practice as a full participant indicates the issue isn't a concern. The 300-pounder should continue serving as a rotational piece within Houston's defensive line Sunday against Jacksonville.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Making progress Hinish (foot) was able to log a full practice Friday.

Impact Hinish is still considered questionable for Sunday's contest with the Chargers despite his upgrade from a limited participant Thursday. If he is unable to play, Michael Dwumfour and Thomas Booker will likely continue to see depth work at defensive tackle.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play at Chicago Houston downgraded Hinish's (foot) status for Sunday's game at Chicago to out Saturday.

Impact The undrafted rookie out of Notre Dame has surprisingly played a somewhat significant role in the Texans' defense through two games this season, but he'll sit out Week 3 as he recovers from a foot injury. Fellow rookie Thomas Booker should see increased reps in Hinish's absence.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

How Kurt Hinish went from undrafted to the 53 | Daily Brew Undrafted rookie from Notre Dame, Kurt Hinish worked his way right onto the Texans 53-man roster.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

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