Derek Stingley is done. The rookie will not see the field for the rest of the 2022 season after being placed on injured reserve in Week 15 with a hamstring injury.
Stingley has not played a down for the Houston Texans since Week 10 when he left the 24-16 loss to the New York Giants. The hamstring injury was so bad Stingley was sitting in the press box the week after.
Nevertheless Stingley showed enough for coach Lovie Smith to like over his nine games played, all of which he started.
“We’ve liked everything about Derek Stingley when he has played,” Smith said. “Another one of our guys who came in behind a little bit with his injury. But now, those guys have a chance to really develop their bodies and get healthy.”
Stingley can still display his passion for the game and dedication to the team, which is what is taking place inside NRG Stadium, according to Smith.
Said Smith: “I know they’re into ball. Derek is all meetings, all the guys are getting as many mental reps as they can, which will only help them to see what it takes to win, and it takes an awful lot. How hard it is to win in this league. All these things to help them as they go forward.”
Stingley collected 43 combined tackles, 1.0 sack, five pass breakups, and an interception in his rookie campaign.
