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Texans' Derek Stingley: Limited in practice Thursday
Stingley (oblique) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Stingley managed to play through his oblique injury versus Indianapolis in Week 18, and he'll now have two more chances to prove himself capable of handling full practice reps in advance of Monday's wild-card round matchup against the Steelers. The star cornerback's availability will be crucial for Houston's defense, as the team prepares to embark on a hopeful playoff run.
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Texans' Derek Stingley: Will play against Indianapolis
Stingley (oblique) does not have an injury designation against the Colts on Sunday.
Stingley had his practice reps limited during Week 18 prep while nursing an oblique injury, but he was able to fade an injury tag after logging a full session Friday. The fourth-year pro has accumulated 24 tackles (16 solo), 10 pass defenses (two interceptions and a pick-six) and one forced fumble in 11 games since the Texans' Week 6 bye.
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Texans' Derek Stingley: Logs limited practice Thursday
Stingley (oblique) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Stingley was held out of Wednesday's practice while managing an oblique issue, but the fourth-year corner was able to log a limited session Thursday. Given that the Texans could still win the AFC South division title, Stingley would likely be available for Sunday's game against the Colts unless he were to suffer a setback. Friday's practice report will determine whether he enters Week 18 with an injury designation.
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Texans' Derek Stingley: Held out of Wednesday's practice
Stingley (oblique) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
Stingley has managed to play through an oblique injury for each of the Texans' last two games, and with the AFC South title on the line, the fourth-year corner will likely play against the Colts on Sunday assuming he's cleared to do so, per Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle. Stingley will have two more chances to return to practice and potentially avoid an injury designation heading into Week 18.
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Texans' Derek Stingley: No rest if healthy Week 18
Houston head coach DeMeco Ryans said Monday that Stingley and other starters will play Week 18 if healthy with the AFC South title still attainable, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Stingley has dealt with an oblique injury the last two games but suited up in each, playing a combined 98 percent of the defensive snaps. Houston can claim a third consecutive division title with a win and a Jacksonville loss. It could also slip to as low as seventh with a loss to the Colts on Sunday. If Stingley plays Week 18, it will be a second consecutive full regular season for the fourth-year cornerback, who missed a combined 14 games in his first two NFL campaigns.
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Texans' Derek Stingley: Ready to face Chargers
Stingley (oblique) was a full participant in Thursday's practice and does not carry an injury designation for Saturday's game against the Chargers.
Stingley has gained clearance to play Week 17 after logging a DNP/LP/FP practice slate. The standout cornerback played through his oblique injury Week 16 versus the Raiders, but the issue didn't prevent him from handling 100 percent of defensive snaps or recording the first pick-six of his NFL career. He's set to handle his usual every-down role on the road against Los Angeles.
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Texans' Derek Stingley: Limited in practice
Stingley (oblique) was a limited participant in Houston's practice Wednesday.
Stingley popped up on the injury report Wednesday after scoring his first career touchdown during the Week 16 win over Las Vegas. The 2022 first-round pick managed to play through the injury last week and will look to do so once again during Saturday's matchup versus the Chargers.
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Texans' Derek Stingley: Scores first NFL TD
Stingley recorded two tackles, one forced fumble and returned an interception for a touchdown in Sunday's 23-21 win over the Raiders.
Stingley, who was tagged as questionable due to an oblique injury, made an impact early, giving the Texans a lead 4:17 into the first quarter when he returned an interception 31 yards for a touchdown. The pick-six was the first of his NFL career and his fourth interception of the season.
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Texans' Derek Stingley: Green light to play vs. Vegas
Stingley (oblique) is active for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Stingley earned the questionable tag for Sunday's game after working through an oblique injury during Week 16 prep, but he has progressed enough in his recovery over the weekend to play. The fourth-year cornerback has tallied 19 tackles (13 solo) and eight pass defenses (two interceptions) in the eight games since the Texans' Week 6 bye.
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Texans' Derek Stingley: Leaning toward playing Week 16
Stingley (oblique), who is officially questionable to suit up against the Raiders on Sunday, is planning to play, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Stingley hurt his oblique last Sunday against Arizona and missed the Texans' first two practices this week. However, he logged a limited session Friday, which appears to be enough for him to take the field versus Las Vegas. Still, Stingley's status seems unlikely to be certain until Houston releases its list of inactives approximately 90 minutes prior to the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff.
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Texans' Derek Stingley: Questionable to play Sunday
Stingley (oblique) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Raiders.
Stingley upgraded to limited participation Friday and now has a shot at playing in Week 16 against the Raiders despite not practicing Wednesday or Thursday. The 24-year-old has started every game this season, accounting for 30 tackles (23 solo), and 12 pass breakups, including three interceptions.
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Texans' Derek Stingley: Nursing oblique injury
Stingley (oblique) did not participate at practice Wednesday.
Stingley played fewer defensive snaps (55) than normally would have been expected in Week 15, but that could have been partly because of the lopsided nature of the contest. His activity at practice will be worth monitoring as the week continues leading up to Sunday's game versus the Raiders.
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Texans' Derek Stingley: Little activity in win
Stingley was not thrown at until the final play of Sunday's win over the Colts, Sam Warren of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Indianapolis quarterback Daniel Jones shied away from Stingley until the Colts' final offensive snap, when the cornerback broke up a pass intended for Michael Pittman. Per Pro Football Weekly, Stingley has been thrown at just three times over the last two games and has allowed a combined 23 receiving yards in the last three contests.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-1, 195 lbs |
| Birthplace: Baton Rouge, LA |
| Age: 24 |
| School: LSU |
| Experience: 4 |