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Charles Goldman

Thursday injury report for Chiefs vs. Texans, Week 15

The Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans released their second injury reports of the week on Thursday. Some players saw their participation upgraded as the practice week progressed for both teams.

Check out the injury report for each team down below:

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Chiefs

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Player Injury Participation*
S Justin Reid Shoulder FP
CB L’Jarius Sneed Calf FP
OT Lucas Niang Knee FP
CB Jaylen Watson Hand FP
RG Trey Smith Knee FP
WR JuJu Smith-Schuster Toe FP
S Deon Bush Elbow FP
RB Isiah Pacheco Shoulder/Quad FP
QB Patrick Mahomes Right hand FP
LB Nick Bolton Groin FP
WR Kadarius Toney Hamstring LP
DB Nazeeh Johnson Hamstring FP
DT Derrick Nnadi Achilles FP

* DNP = Did not participate | LP = Limited participation | FP = Full participation | NIR = Not injury related

  • Chiefs DB Nazeeh Johnson was upgraded to a full participant in practice on Thursday.
  • Chiefs DT Derrick Nnadi was added to the injury report with an Achilles, but he was listed as a full participant. He dealt with soreness in his Achilles earlier this season and has been able to play through it.
  • Remember, the Chiefs do not need to report the practice status of WR Mecole Hardman until he has been activated to the 53-man roster.

Texans

Daniel Bartel-USA TODAY Sports
Player Injury Participation*
FB Troy Hairston Chest FP
DL Taylor Stallworth Calf DNP
DL Roy Lopez Hip FP
DL Kurt Hinish Shoulder FP
OL Kenyon Green Ankle LP
LT Laremy Tunsil Illness FP
DB Derek Stingley Jr. Hamstring DNP
RB Dameon Pierce Ankle DNP
DB Steven Nelson Foot DNP
OL Justin McCray Hamstring DNP
DL Jerry Hughes NIR – Rest FP
WR Brandin Cooks Calf LP
WR Nico Collins Foot DNP
DL Maliek Collins NIR – Rest FP
DL Mario Addison NIR – Rest FP

* DNP = Did not participate | LP = Limited participation | FP = Full participation | NIR = Not injury related

  • WR Brandin Cooks returned to practice for the Texans in a limited capacity on Thursday. It seems like he’ll have a chance to play on Sunday if all goes well during the rest of the practice week.
  • LT Laremy Tunsil also returned to practice as a full participant after missing practice on Wednesday. He should play on Sunday.
  • DL Roy Lopez and Kurt Hinish were upgraded to full participants, but DL Taylor Stallworth was downgraded to a non-participant.
  • For more information on the Texans’ injuries visit our friends at Texans Wire.
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