Texans WR Tank Dell is expected to be ready for the offseason program, GM Nick Caserio said Wednesday. Dell missed the entire 2025 season after damaging the ACL, MCL, LCL, and meniscus in his left knee in December 2024. He needed at least two surgeries. Caserio admitted that the team still doesn't know how Dell will fare coming off such a significant injury. "Have a better idea when you get on field what that actually looks like," Caserio said. "Knowing Tank, cautiously optimistic he can be Tank Dell." There simply aren't many instances of a player returning from an injury like this, so Dell is an impossible projection at this point of the offseason. He's no better than a late-round flier in early best-ball drafts -- but we'll certainly keep a close eye on his status throughout the offseason. Dell at least has age on his side at just 26.

Texans RB Joe Mixon remains uncertain for 2026, GM Nick Caserio said at Wednesday's end-of-season press conference. Caserio didn't give many details on Mixon's foot, calling it a "freak" injury. "It was more of a medical condition or situation that never ... really didn't improve maybe as much as everybody would have hoped," he said. Caserio added that the team isn't exactly sure where Mixon is at in his recovery. "We haven't seen Joe in a little bit, so I think at some point we'll see him and then we'll be able to evaluate kind of where he is and then based on information, we'll see where his status is." This has been and remains a weird situation. We'll keep you updated on Mixon's status throughout the offseason. He has one year but no guaranteed money left on his contract, so he'd be a relatively easy cut. Dynasty managers should not be counting on Mixon in 2026 or beyond. And he's probably best just avoiding in best-ball drafts until we know more about his health.

Texans WR Nico Collins (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's Divisional Round game vs. the Patriots. He didn't practice all week. Collins would be likely -- but not a lock -- to play next weekend if Houston wins in New England. Jayden Higgins, Christian Kirk, and Xavier Hutchinson project as the Texans' top three WRs on Sunday.

Texans WR Nico Collins (concussion) did not practice on Wednesday. He's unlikely to clear protocol in time for Sunday's Divisional Round game vs. the Patriots, but we'll keep tabs on his progress. Collins' absence would leave Jayden Higgins, Christian Kirk, and Xavier Hutchinson as Houston's top three WRs. Patriots No. 1 CB Christian Gonzalez is also in concussion protocol but got in a limited practice on Wednesday.

Texans WR Nico Collins sustained a concussion in Monday night's Wild Card win over the Steelers. He had trouble getting off the field and was carted back to the locker room. It's Collins' first documented concussion, but it'll be a challenge for him to clear protocol before Sunday's game vs. the Patriots. We'll keep you updated on his progress. Houston got an out-of-nowhere 144-yard game from WR Christian Kirk in Pittsburgh. He'll be joined by Jayden Higgins and Xavier Hutchinson as the Texans' top three WRs if Collins is out this weekend. TE Dalton Schultz would also be a candidate for more work.

Texans RB Jawhar Jordan (ankle) missed his second straight practice on Friday, casting doubt on his availability for Monday night's Wild Card game vs. the Steelers. Jordan has emerged as Houston's No. 2 RB. His absence would be a slight boost to RB Woody Marks' projection. We'll see how Jordan is listed on Saturday's final injury report.

NFL Network's Jane Slater reports that the Texans don't plan to play WR Nico Collins in today's finale against the Colts.

Texans RB Woody Marks returned Saturday after missing Week 16 with an ankle injury that also knocked him out of the previous game early. He handled 19 of 28 RB carries in the win over the Chargers, taking them for 71 yards (3.7 per rush). Marks also ran all 16 backfield pass routes and drew the only two RB targets. He caught one for 4 yards.

Texans RB Woody Marks (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. He's on track to return for Saturday's game vs. the Chargers. Marks should take back over as lead back. But don't be surprised if Houston eases off his volume a bit considering how banged up the rookie has been lately.

Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair is inactive for today's game against the Raiders, with ankle and knee injuries. That should position Henry To'oTo'o as Houston's lead LB, with E.J. Speed likely running No. 2. CB Derek Stingley Jr. is active after entering the day questionable with an oblique injury.

Texans RB Woody Marks (ankle) is inactive for today’s game vs. the Raiders. RB Nick Chubb (ribs) is active after missing Week 15. He’s joined by Jawhar Jordan and Dare Ogunbowale in this backfield. See where those guys land in the updated Week 16 RB rankings.

Texans RB Woody Marks is expected to be inactive for today's game against the Raiders, according to multiple reports. He has been dealing with an ankle injury that limited him to only Friday's practice and officially left him questionable.

Texans RB Woody Marks (ankle) plans to play vs. the Raiders today, according to Texans insider Aaron Wilson. There have been no updates on Marks' status from national insiders. The rookie only got in a limited practice on Friday and is listed as questionable. He can be lightly penciled into fantasy lineups for now, but we won't get Houston's inactives until a little before 3 pm ET. Fantasy managers hoping to start Marks needs to have an alternative from the late games rostered. RB Nick Chubb (ribs) is expected to play today, but it's unclear how work would be divvied between him and RB Jawhar Jordan if Marks sits.

Texans RB Woody Marks (ankle) is listed as questionable for this weekend’s game vs. the Raiders. He only got in a limited practice on Friday. RB Nick Chubb (ribs) is also listed as questionable but practiced all week, including full workouts on Thursday and Friday. We’ll look for further updates on this backfield but won’t get Houston’s inactives until a little before 3 pm ET on Sunday.

Texans RB Woody Marks (ankle) missed practice again on Thursday. HC Demeco Ryans downplayed Marks' injury earlier this week, but he didn't return to the Cardinals game and has now missed the first two practices of the week. He's not a lock to play this Sunday, especially with the Texans 14.5-point favorites over the Raiders. RB Nick Chubb (ribs) was a full-go on Thursday and looks set to play against Las Vegas. We could be looking at a Chubb, Jawhar Jordan, and Dare Ogunbowale backfield in that one. We'll update Marks' status again tomorrow.

Texans RB Woody Marks (ankle) did not practice on Wednesday. HC Demeco Ryans said Marks could have re-entered last week's game, so we're still tentatively expecting the rookie to play vs. the Raiders on Sunday. But we'll keep you posted on his status over the next few days. RB Nick Chubb (ribs) was limited on Wednesday.

Texans HC DeMeco Ryans didn't sound concerned about RB Woody Marks' ankle injury after Sunday's win over the Cardinals. “Woody could’ve came back in the game," Ryans said. "But for where he was, got his ankle tweaked a little bit early in the game, for where he was, felt like Jawhar [Jordan] & Dare [Ogunbowale] were doing a really good job. So just wanted to keep rolling with those guys to make sure Woody is good as we continue to go into the week.” Marks' fantasy owners sure would have preferred he not sat out the final 2.5 quarters of the game. But it at least sounds like he has a chance to be ready for Week 16's meeting with the Raiders. We'll keep you posted on the rookie's status.

Texans RB Woody Marks is questionable to return to Sunday's game vs. the Cardinals with an ankle injury. He went into the medical tent in the first quarter, returned, but then exited again in the second. We'll update Marks' status when we know more. His absence leaves the backfield to Jawhar Jordan, Dare Ogunbowale, and British Brooks.

Texans RB Woody Marks (knee) returned to a limited practice on Thursday. That should have him on track to play vs. the Cardinals this weekend. RB Nick Chubb (ribs) missed practice again on Thursday and is in danger of missing Sunday's game. His absence would mean even more work for Marks, who is shaping up as a strong RB2 play in Week 15.

Texans RB Woody Marks posted 68 yards on a season-high 26 carries in Sunday’s win over the Chiefs. He added a 9-yard TD catch.