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Texans-Vikings Week 16 Friday injury report

The Friday (final) injury report for the Texans and Minnesota Vikings, who play at Reliant Stadium in Week 16:

HOUSTON TEXANS

OUT
CB Alan Ball (Foot/DNP)

DOUBTFUL
None

QUESTIONABLE
None

PROBABLE
OLB Bryan Braman (Knee/Full), FB Tyler Clutts (Abdominal/Full), NT Shaun Cody (Back/Limited), DE Jared Crick (Neck/Full), TE Owen Daniels (Hamstring/Full), ILB Tim Dobbins (Shoulder/Thumb/Limited), RB Justin Forsett (Knee/Full), CB Johnathan Joseph (Groin/Limited), T Derek Newton (Knee/Limited), S Glover Quin (Hip/Limited), OLB Brooks Reed (Groin/Limited), ILB Darryl Sharpton (Toe/Limited), DE Antonio Smith (Ankle/Limited), G Wade Smith (Knee/Ribs/Limited), RB Ben Tate (Hamstring/Foot/Full), QB T.J. Yates (R. Elbow/Full)

MINNESOTA VIKINGS

OUT
None

DOUBTFUL

QUESTIONABLE
DE Brian Robison (Shoulder/Limited)

PROBABLE
DE Jared Allen (Shoulder/Full), DE Everson Griffen (Elbow/Full), T Matt Kalil (Illness/Full), P Chris Kluwe (L. Knee/R. Groin/Full), T Phil Loadholt (Knee/Full), RB Adrian Peterson (Abdomen/Groin/Full), S Mistral Raymond (Ankle/Full), CB Marcus Sherels (Quadriceps/Elbow/Full), CB Antoine Winfield (Knee/Limited)

Texans-Vikings Week 16 Wednesday injury report

The Wednesday injury report for the Texans and Minnesota Vikings, who play at Reliant Stadium in Week 16:

HOUSTON TEXANS

OUT
None

DID NOT PARTICIPATE
CB Alan Ball (Foot)

LIMITED PARTICIPATION
NT Shaun Cody (Back), ILB Tim Dobbins (Shoulder/Thumb), CB Johnathan Joseph (Groin), T Derek Newton (Knee), OLB Brooks Reed (Groin), ILB Darryl Sharpton (Toe), DE Antonio Smith (Ankle), G Wade Smith (Knee/Ribs)

FULL PARTICIPATION
OLB Bryan Braman (Knee), FB Tyler Clutts (Abdominal), DE Jared Crick (Neck), TE Owen Daniels (Back), RB Justin Forsett (Knee), ILB Barrett Ruud (Knee), RB Ben Tate (Hamstring/Foot), QB T.J. Yates (R. Elbow)

MINNESOTA VIKINGS

OUT
None

DID NOT PARTICIPATE
T Matt Kalil (Illness), RB Adrian Peterson (Abdomen/Groin), DE Brian Robison (Shoulder)

LIMITED PARTICIPATION
DE Jared Allen (Shoulder), P Chris Kluwe (L. Knee/R. Groin), T Phil Loadholt (Knee), S Mistral Raymond (Ankle), CB Antoine Winfield (Knee)

FULL PARTICIPATION
DE Everson Griffen (Elbow), CB Marcus Sherels (Quadriceps/Elbow)

Texans-Colts inactives, lineup changes

Here are inactives and lineup changes for the Texans’ Week 15 game against the Indianapolis Colts at Reliant Stadium. Kickoff is at noon CT.

Texans inactives
22 CB Alan Ball
43 RB Jonathan Grimes
58 OLB Brooks Reed
62 G Antoine Caldwell
66 T Andrew Gardner
67 G Cody White
97 NT Terrell McClain

Texans starting lineup changes
Whitney Mercilus will start at outside linebacker for Brooks Reed.

Colts inactives
10 WR Nathan Palmer
28 S Tom Zbikowski
34 RB Delone Carter
53 ILB Kavell Conner
64 C Samson Satele
66 DE Clifton Geathers
69 T Winston Justice

Colts starting lineup changes
A.Q. Shipley will start at center for Samson Satele. Jeff Linkenbach will start at right tackle for Winston Justice. Pat Angerer will start at Mike linebacker for Kavell Conner. Joe Lefeged will start at strong safety for Tom Zbikowski.

Texans-Colts Week 15 Friday injury report

The Friday (final) injury report for the Texans and Indianapolis Colts, who play at Reliant Stadium in Week 15 (bold indicates change in player’s status from previous day):

HOUSTON TEXANS

OUT
CB Alan Ball (Foot/DNP), OLB Brooks Reed (Groin/DNP)

DOUBTFUL
None

QUESTIONABLE
T Derek Newton (Knee/Limited), S Glover Quin (Hip/Limited), ILB Darryl Sharpton (Toe/Limited)

PROBABLE
NT Shaun Cody (Ribs/Back/Limited), DE Jared Crick (Neck/Full), TE Owen Daniels (Back/Full), ILB Tim Dobbins (Shoulder/Limited), RB Justin Forsett (Knee/Full), TE Garrett Graham (Concussion/Full), ILB Bradie James (Knee/Full), WR Lestar Jean (Knee/Back/Full), P Donnie Jones (R. Knee/Limited), CB Johnathan Joseph (Groin/Limited), OLB Whitney Mercilus (Knee/Full), NT Earl Mitchell (Shoulder/Full), OLB Jesse Nading (Foot/Full), DE Antonio Smith (Ankle/Limited), G Wade Smith (Knee/Ribs/Limited), RB Ben Tate (Hamstring/Foot/Full), QB T.J. Yates (R. Elbow/Full)

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS

OUT
S Tom Zbikowski (Knee/DNP), T Winston Justice (Bicep/DNP), LB Kavell Conner (Hamstring/DNP), C Samson Satele (Ankle/DNP), RB Delone Carter (Ankle/DNP)

DOUBTFUL
None

QUESTIONABLE
None

PROBABLE
G Joe Reitz (Head/Full), QB Andrew Luck (Knee/Full), WR Donnie Avery (Ribs/Full), TE Coby Fleener (Ankle/Full)

Texans-Colts Week 15 Thursday injury report

The Thursday injury report for the Texans and Indianapolis Colts, who play at Reliant Stadium in Week 15 (bold indicates change in player’s status from previous day):

HOUSTON TEXANS

OUT
None

DID NOT PARTICIPATE
CB Alan Ball (Foot), OLB Brooks Reed (Groin), ILB Darryl Sharpton (Toe)

LIMITED PARTICIPATION
NT Shaun Cody (Ribs/Back), ILB Tim Dobbins (Shoulder), P Donnie Jones (R. Knee), CB Johnathan Joseph (Groin), T Derek Newton (Knee), DE Antonio Smith (Ankle), G Wade Smith (Knee/Ribs)

FULL PARTICIPATION
DE Jared Crick (Neck), TE Owen Daniels (Back), RB Justin Forsett (Knee), TE Garrett Graham (Concussion), ILB Bradie James (Hamstring), WR Lestar Jean (Knee/Back), OLB Whitney Mercilus (Knee), NT Earl Mitchell (Shoulder), OLB Jesse Nading (Foot), RB Ben Tate (Hamstring/Foot), QB T.J. Yates (R. Elbow)

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS

OUT
None

DID NOT PARTICIPATE
S Tom Zbikowski (Knee), T Winston Justice (Bicep), LB Kavell Conner (Hamstring), C Samson Satele (Ankle), RB Delone Carter (Ankle), LB Robert Mathis (Not Injury Related)

LIMITED PARTICIPATION
None

FULL PARTICIPATION
G Joe Reitz (Head), QB Andrew Luck (Knee), WR Donnie Avery (Ribs), LB Dwight Freeney (Not Injury Related), TE Coby Fleener (Ankle)

Texans-Colts Week 15 Wednesday injury report

The Wednesday injury report for the Texans and Indianapolis Colts, who play at Reliant Stadium in Week 15:

HOUSTON TEXANS

OUT
None

DID NOT PARTICIPATE
CB Alan Ball (Foot), P Donnie Jones (R. Knee), OLB Brooks Reed (Groin), ILB Darryl Sharpton (Toe)

LIMITED PARTICIPATION
NT Shaun Cody (Ribs/Back), ILB Tim Dobbins (Shoulder), CB Johnathan Joseph (Groin), T Derek Newton (Knee), DE Antonio Smith (Ankle), G Wade Smith (Knee/Ribs), RB Ben Tate (Hamstring/Foot)

FULL PARTICIPATION
DE Jared Crick (Neck), TE Owen Daniels (Back), RB Justin Forsett (Knee), TE Garrett Graham (Concussion), ILB Bradie James (Hamstring), WR Lestar Jean (Knee/Back), OLB Whitney Mercilus (Knee), NT Earl Mitchell (Shoulder), OLB Jesse Nading (Foot), QB T.J. Yates (R. Elbow)

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS

OUT
None

DID NOT PARTICIPATE
S Tom Zbikowski (Knee), T Winston Justice (Bicep), LB Kavell Conner (Hamstring), C Samson Satele (Ankle), LB Dwight Freeney (Not Injury Related), RB Delone Carter (Ankle)

LIMITED PARTICIPATION
WR Donnie Avery (Ribs)

FULL PARTICIPATION
G Joe Reitz (Head), QB Andrew Luck (Knee), TE Coby Fleener (Ankle)

Texans-Patriots inactives, lineup changes

FOXBORO — Here are inactives and lineup changes for the Texans’ Week 14 game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. CT.

Texans inactives
22 CB Alan Ball
58 OLB Brooks Reed
62 G Antoine Caldwell
67 G Cody White
75 T Derek Newton
88 TE Garrett Graham
97 NT Terrell McClain

Texans starting lineup changes
Ryan Harris will start at right tackle for Derek Newton. Whitney Mercilus will start at outside linebacker for Brooks Reed.

Patriots inactives
28 S Steve Gregory
46 RB James Develin
65 OL Nick McDonald
66 OL Markus Zusevics
87 TE Rob Gronkowski
92 DE Jake Bequette
97 DL Ron Brace

Patriots starting lineup changes
Aaron Hernandez will start at tight end for Rob Gronkowski.

Texans-Patriots Week 14 Saturday injury report

The Saturday (final) injury report for the Texans and New England Patriots, who play at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro in Week 14 (bold indicates change in status from previous day):

HOUSTON TEXANS

OUT
T Derek Newton (Knee/DNP), OLB Brooks Reed (Groin/DNP)

DOUBTFUL
None

QUESTIONABLE
CB Alan Ball (Foot/DNP), TE Garrett Graham (Concussion/Limited)

PROBABLE
OLB Bryan Braman (Neck/Full), T Duane Brown (Back/Full), G Antoine Caldwell (Hamstring/Full), NT Shaun Cody (Ribs/Back/Limited), DE Jared Crick (Neck/Full), TE Owen Daniels (Back/Full), ILB Tim Dobbins (Shoulder/Limited), ILB Bradie James (Hamstring/Full), WR Lestar Jean (Knee/Full), CB Johnathan Joseph (Hamstring/Groin/Limited), OLB Whitney Mercilus (Hip/Full), OLB Jesse Nading (Foot/Full), WR DeVier Posey (Knee/Hamstring/Full), ILB Darryl Sharpton (Toe/Full), DE Antonio Smith (Ankle/Limited), G Wade Smith (Knee/Ribs/Limited), RB Ben Tate (Hamstring/Full), QB T.J. Yates (R. Elbow/Full)

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

OUT
TE Rob Gronkowski (Forearm/Hip/DNP)

DOUBTFUL
None

QUESTIONABLE
DT Ron Brace (Elbow/Limited), S Patrick Chung (Shoulder/Hamstring/Limited), G Dan Connolly (Back/Limited), TE Aaron Hernandez (Ankle/Limited), LB Dont’a Hightower (Hamstring/Limited), DE Chandler Jones (Ankle/Limited), WR Brandon Lloyd (Knee/Limited), DT Kyle Love (Knee/Limited), G Logan Mankins (Ankle/Calf/Limited), OL Nick McDonald (Shoulder/Limited), LB Brandon Spikes (Knee/Ankle/Limited), OT Sebastian Vollmer (Back/Knee/Limited), WR Wes Welker (Ankle/Limited)

PROBABLE
LB Jerod Mayo (Elbow/Full)

/Limited

Texans-Patriots Week 14 Friday injury report

The Friday injury report for the Texans and New England Patriots, who play at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro in Week 14:

HOUSTON TEXANS

OUT
None

DID NOT PARTICIPATE
CB Alan Ball (Foot), T Derek Newton (Knee), OLB Brooks Reed (Groin)

LIMITED PARTICIPATION
NT Shaun Cody (Ribs/Back), ILB Tim Dobbins (Shoulder), TE Garrett Graham (Concussion), ILB Bradie James (Hamstring), CB Johnathan Joseph (Hamstring/Groin), DE Antonio Smith (Ankle), G Wade Smith (Knee/Ribs)

FULL PARTICIPATION
OLB Bryan Braman (Neck), G Antoine Caldwell (Hamstring), DE Jared Crick (Neck), TE Owen Daniels (Back), WR Lestar Jean (Knee), OLB Whitney Mercilus (Hip), OLB Jesse Nading (Foot), WR DeVier Posey (Knee/Hamstring), ILB Darryl Sharpton (Toe), RB Ben Tate (Hamstring), QB T.J. Yates (R. Elbow)

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

OUT
None

DID NOT PARTICIPATE
TE Rob Gronkowski (Forearm/Hip)

LIMITED PARTICIPATION
DT Ron Brace (Elbow), S Patrick Chung (Shoulder/Hamstring), G Dan Connolly (Back), TE Aaron Hernandez (Ankle), LB Dont’a Hightower (Hamstring), DE Chandler Jones (Ankle), WR Brandon Lloyd (Knee), DT Kyle Love (Knee), G Logan Mankins (Ankle/Calf), OL Nick McDonald (Shoulder), LB Brandon Spikes (Knee/Ankle), OT Sebastian Vollmer (Back/Knee), WR Wes Welker (Ankle)

FULL PARTICIPATION
LB Jerod Mayo (Elbow)

Texans-Patriots Week 14 Thursday injury report

The Thursday injury report for the Texans and New England Patriots, who play at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro in Week 14:

OUT
None

DID NOT PARTICIPATE
CB Alan Ball (Foot), OLB Brooks Reed (Groin)

LIMITED PARTICIPATION
G Antoine Caldwell (Hamstring), NT Shaun Cody (Ribs/Back), ILB Tim Dobbins (Shoulder), TE Garrett Graham (Concussion), ILB Bradie James (Hamstring), CB Johnathan Joseph (Hamstring/Groin), T Derek Newton (Knee), DE Antonio Smith (Ankle), G Wade Smith (Knee/Ribs)

FULL PARTICIPATION
DE Jared Crick (Neck), TE Owen Daniels (Back), WR Lestar Jean (Knee), OLB Whitney Mercilus (Hip), OLB Jesse Nading (Foot), WR DeVier Posey (Knee/Hamstring), RB Ben Tate (Hamstring), QB T.J. Yates (R. Elbow)

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

OUT
None

DID NOT PARTICIPATE
TE Rob Gronkowski (Forearm/Hip), OL Nick McDonald (Shoulder)

LIMITED PARTICIPATION
DT Ron Brace (Elbow), S Patrick Chung (Shoulder/Hamstring), G Dan Connolly (Back), TE Aaron Hernandez (Ankle), LB Dont’a Hightower (Hamstring), DE Chandler Jones (Ankle), WR Brandon Lloyd (Knee), DT Kyle Love (Knee), G Logan Mankins (Ankle/Calf), LB Brandon Spikes (Knee/Ankle), OT Sebastian Vollmer (Back/Knee), WR Wes Welker (Ankle)

FULL PARTICIPATION
LB Jerod Mayo (Elbow)