Good news on injury front for Texans
The Houston Texans are getting some key players back from injury this week.
The Houston Texans have been ravaged by injuries since early August.
The good news is that tight end Ryan Griffin is now out of the concussion protocol after suffering a concussion during their week one loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Texans tight end Ryan Griffin out of concussion protocol, New Hampshire native looking forward to Patriots game, obtaining 40 to 50 tickets
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) September 20, 2017
The Texans definitly need Griffin back with starting tight end C.J. Fiedorowicz done for the season after suffering his second concussion against the Jaguars.
Fiedorowicz was placed on season-ending injured reserve because he also suffered a concussion during the preseason.
Texans’ running back Alfred Blue is now back at practice after suffering a high ankle sprain during training camp.
Texans RB Alfred Blue (high ankle sprain) returned to practice Wednesday. He injured his ankle in the team's joint practice with the Saints.
— Sarah Barshop (@sarahbarshop) September 20, 2017
Texans’ head coach Bill O’Brien says that Blue’s main role will be on special teams. So he clearly will not cut into the work loads of either Lamar Miller or rookie D’Onta Freeman, for you fantasy nerds.
O'Brien on #Texans RB rotation: "The main guys are Lamar and D'Onta. Blue's main role will be on special teams when he gets back."
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) September 20, 2017
Texans’ starting cornerback Jonathan Joseph was at practice on Wednesday after suffering a shoulder injury last week against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Johnathan Joseph practiced Wednesday after he left Thursday's game with a shoulder injury. He's hopeful he'll play Sunday vs. the Patriots. pic.twitter.com/L7txS1REvp
— Sarah Barshop (@sarahbarshop) September 20, 2017
The good news is that O’Brien says Joseph will play against the New England Patriots this Sunday.
Bill O'Brien said cornerback Johnathan Joseph (shoulder) will play on Sunday vs. the Patriots.
— Sarah Barshop (@sarahbarshop) September 20, 2017
Even though wide receiver Will Fuller has been practicing this week as he recovers from a broken collarbone, he will not play against the New England Patriots.
"“Will Fuller will not be available Sunday,” O’Brien said. “Will be available soon.”"
Hopefully soon means that Fuller will be back within the next week or two.
Update: Blue will not play this week, but wide receiver Bruce Ellington will.
OBrien said WR Bruce Ellington will play but he's not sure about RB Alfred Blue (ankle).
— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) September 20, 2017
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