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Mark Lane

Texans vs. Steelers Thursday injury report: J.J. Watt a full participant

The Houston Texans released their second injury report ahead of their Week 3 matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field Sunday.

Defensive end J.J. Watt, who was listed with a groin injury, was a full participant in Thursday’s practice. It is the first time since Monday, Sept. 7, that the three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year has participated fully in practice.

Joining Watt as full participants were fullback Cullen Gillaspia (concussion) and right tackle Tytus Howard (ankle).

Receiver Brandin Cooks (quad), running back Duke Johnson (ankle), inside linebacker Peter Kalambayi (hamstring), and left tackle Laremy Tunsil (elbow) were listed as limited participants.

The Texans had all available players practicing Thursday.

For the Steelers, receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster was the only player who did not participate in practice. Defensive end Tyson Alualu (knee), guard David DeCastro (knee), defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (not injury related), receiver Diontae Johnson (toe), center Maurkice Pouncey (not injury related), quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (not injury related), and defensive end Stephon Tuitt (not injury related) were all full participants in practice.

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