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Logs full practice Thursday Blankenship (concussion/hand) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Blankenship has missed the Texans' last two games. While he's still not guaranteed to suit up in Week 10 versus the Browns, he appears to be moving in a favorable direction. If Blankenship remains sidelined Sunday, M.J. Stewart would presumably draw another start.

10 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Week 9 Blankenship (concussion/hand) has been ruled out to face the Chargers on Sunday.

Impact Blankenship suffered a concussion Week 6 against Jacksonville, and he had surgery on his hand not long after that contest. He hasn't played or practiced since, so it's not clear how close he may be to returning. With Blankenship set to miss a second straight game, M.J. Stewart will likely draw another start at safety.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Wednesday Blankenship (concussion/hand) did not participate at the Texans' practice Wednesday.

Impact Blankenship was forced to miss the team's last contest in Week 7 against the Giants while recovering from a concussion, and he may still remain in concussion protocol ahead of Week 9. The safety is also working his way back from a left hand injury that required surgery in late October. Blankenship will have two more chances to return to practice before Sunday's contest versus the Chargers.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Had surgery on hand Blankenship (concussion/hand) underwent surgery on his left hand in October, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact The safety went through the procedure "not long after" the Texans' win over the Jaguars, per Alexander. Blankenship is also working his way through the concussion protocol after suffering a head injury in the same game. His status will be worth monitoring as the team prepares for a Week 9 matchup with the Chargers.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Blankenship (concussion/hand) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Blankenship has been unable to progress through the NFL's five-step concussion protocol and will be sidelined for the Texans' Week 7 contest. M.J. Stewart will likely be called upon to start at strong safety in the former Eagle's absence.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Impact Blankenship suffered a concussion in this past Sunday's win over Jacksonville and has also since been tagged with a hand injury. It's unclear how serious the latter issue is, but the veteran safety won't be eligible to return to game action until he clears the NFL's five-step concussion protocol. If Blankenship can't play Sunday versus the Giants, M.J. Stewart may be called upon to start.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out with concussion Blankenship (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Jaguars in London.

Impact Blankenship was deemed to have a concussion by one of the NFL's independent neurologists. The safety has now entered the league's five-step concussion protocol and will not participate in full-contact practices or games until he is cleared. M.J. Stewart will likely finish the game at strong safety alongside Calen Bullock.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Being evaluated for concussion Blankenship is being evaluated for a possible concussion and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Jacksonville.

Impact Blankenship took a hit to the head late in the first half and was carted to the locker room, where he will be evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return to Sunday's game. M.J. Stewart will fill in at safety alongside Calen Bullock for as long as Blankenship is out of the contest.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 11 • YOUTUBE

Logs 11 tackles in loss Blankenship made 11 tackles (five solo) in the Texans' 34-30 loss to the Cowboys on Sunday.

Impact Blankenship played 73 defensive snaps in the contest, 94 percent of the Texans' total defensive plays. The 27-year-old also played four special-teams snaps in the losing effort. The strong safety's 11 tackles were second to outside linebacker Jake Hansen's 12.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Picks off Jones in Week 3 loss Blankenship posted nine tackles (five solo) and two pass defenses (including one interception) during the Texans' 19-17 loss to the Colts in Week 3.

Impact Blankenship recorded his first interception of the season early in the third quarter, when he jumped in front of a floating pass from Danny Jones that was intended for Josh Downs deep in Houston's territory. It was Blankenship's second interception over the past two years after recording a career-high four picks across 15 regular-season games with the Eagles in 2024. His presence in the secondary will be crucial in Week 4 when the Texans welcome in the Cowboys, whose offense ranks in the top-10 in the league in points per game (29.3).

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 30 • YOUTUBE

Texans stumble to 0-3 again after a loss to the previously winless Colts

SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press

Ja'Marr Chase scores 2 TDs on passes from Joe Burrow to lead the Bengals past the Texans 20-6

Joe Burrow threw two touchdown passes to Ja’Marr Chase to lead the Cincinnati Bengals to a 20-6 win over the Houston Texans

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

The Texans may have a Reed Blankenship problem on their hands after Bills debacle Houston Texans safety Reed Blankenship is now officially under the microscope after a less-than-stellar week one performance against the Bil...

SEPTEMBER 14 • TOROTIMES.COM

Josh Allen connects with Joshua Palmer for a late TD and Bills beat Texans 36-31 in wild opener

Josh Allen threw a 34-yard touchdown pass to Joshua Palmer with 1:36 remaining to lift the Buffalo Bills to a 36-31 win over the Houston Texans in a back-and-forth season opener

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Reed Blankenship may have unlocked another level for Calen Bullock Calen Bullock has been a force in Houston Texans training camp so far, and a lot of that could be attributed to the presence of new teammate...

AUGUST 9 • TOROTIMES.COM

Matt Burke confirms this Super Bowl winner is already making his mark on the Texans Although a recent Super Bowl champion with the Philadelphia Eagles, Houston Texans newcomer Reed Blankenship has suddenly become one of the...

JUNE 9 • TOROTIMES.COM

The Biggest Eagles Weakness That Still Hasn't - And Won't - Be Addressed at OTAs Once the Philadelphia Eagles lost Reed Blankenship in free agency, safety became a question mark. Blankenship signed a three-year, $24,750,0...

JUNE 8 • SI.COM

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JUNE 1 • FOX SPORTS

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Reed Blankenship Wasting No Time Making His Mark With the Texans The Houston Texans' newest safety signing is already making waves in the building.

MAY 29 • SI.COM

Eagles fans hope their team selected a Reed Blankenship clone in the draft Many people are comparing one of the Philadelphia Eagles' 2026 NFL Draft picks to former safety Reed Blankenship. Fans hope they are right.

APRIL 29 • INSIDETHEIGGLES.COM

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APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Colts can't help but be jealous of Texans' under-the-radar signing With the Indianapolis Colts needing help at safety, watching the Houston Texans get Reed Blankenship may have stung a bit.

MARCH 27 • HORSESHOEHEROES.COM

Reed Blankenship talks Eagles departure, feeling wanted by the Texans Former Eagles safety Reed Blankenship will wear a different NFL jersey next season, joining a Texans team that he felt wanted by.

MARCH 14 • USATODAY.COM

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Texans stumble to 0-3 again after a loss to the previously winless Colts

Ja'Marr Chase scores 2 TDs on passes from Joe Burrow to lead the Bengals past the Texans 20-6

Josh Allen connects with Joshua Palmer for a late TD and Bills beat Texans 36-31 in wild opener

Ranking The NFL’s Top 5 Defenses: Where Do Rams Stand With Myles Garrett?

The NFL's best teams use Day 3 of the draft to build winning rosters