Texans' Derek Stingley: Will play against Indianapolis
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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: Scores first NFL TD
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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: Questionable to play Sunday
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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: Little activity in win
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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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Texans' Derek Stingley: Picks off Darnold in Week 7
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Stingley tallied two total tackles (both solo) and one interception in Monday night's 27-19 loss to the Seahawks.
The 2022 first-round pick continues to prove why he's one of the league's top cornerbacks, picking off a pass intended for AJ Barner in the fourth quarter of Monday's loss. Stingley has now recorded 13 total tackles and five passes defended, including two interceptions, over the Texans' first six games this season. He's expected to continue causing problems for opposing quarterbacks in the Week 8 matchup against the 49ers.
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Texans' Derek Stingley: Logs interception in loss
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Stingley had two tackles, one pass defensed and one interception in Monday's 27-19 loss to the Seahawks in Week 7.
Stingley picked off Sam Darnold midway through the fourth quarter, setting up the Texans at midfield, but the ensuing drive was stymied at the goal line. It was Stingley's second interception of the season with both coming in the last three games.
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Texans' Derek Stingley: Uncertain for Week 4
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Stingley (oblique) is questionable to play Sunday versus the Titans.
Stingley was able to return to practice Friday in a limited capacity after missing the first two sessions of the week with an oblique injury that he suffered in Week 3. If the cornerback can't go against Tennessee, Tremon Smith is a top candidate to start in his place.
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Texans' Derek Stingley: Begins week with DNP
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Stingley (oblique) didn't practice Wednesday.
Stingley suffered an oblique injury this past Sunday versus the Jaguars and was deemed day-to-day by coach DeMeco Ryans on Monday. Stingley's lack of practice Wednesday isn't a promising sign toward his availability for Sunday's matchup against Tennessee, but he'll have two more chances to get on the field this week before the Texans potentially tag him with a status heading into the weekend. If Stingley can't suit up Sunday, Tremon Smith could start in his place.
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Texans' Derek Stingley: Won't return vs. Jacksonville
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Stingley (abdomen) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
Stingley suffered what initially was called a rib injury late in the first quarter, but further evaluation has determined that the reason for his departure was an abdominal issue. Jalen Pitre and Tremon Smith are the top options to see more work at outside corner following Stingley's injury.
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Texans' Derek Stingley: Makes All-Pro team in 2024
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Stingley finished the 2024 season with 54 tackles (37 solo) and 18 pass breakups, including five interceptions, across 17 regular-season games.
After missing a total of 14 games due to injuries across his first two NFL seasons, Stingley made all 17 starts in 2024 and went on to make his first Pro Bowl in addition to being named a first-team All-Pro at cornerback. Stingley is likely to have his fifth-year club option for 2026 exercised this offseason, but he's also a strong candidate for an extension coming off a huge campaign. Stingley will undoubtedly be in the mix to become the league's highest-paid cornerback whenever he does sign a new deal.
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Texans' Derek Stingley: Makes impactful pick in win
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Stingley recorded two tackles and three passes defensed, including an interception, in Sunday's 23-20 win over Jacksonville in Week 13.
Stingley returned his pick 31 yards to give Houston a short field at Jacksonville's 44-yard line. That led to the second of three Ka'imi Fairbairn field goals, giving Houston a 6-0 lead. It was the second interception in three games for Stingley, who has three for the season. All three have led to points (one TD, two FG).
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Texans' Derek Stingley: Playing in Week 12
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Stingley (hip) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Titans.
Stingley practiced in full Friday after beginning the Texans' week of practice with back-to-back limited sessions, so it appears he's moved past his hip injury in time to suit up in Week 12. The third-year pro has impressed through Houston's first 11 games this season, recording 36 total tackles and 12 passes defended, including two interceptions. Expect Stingley to serve as the Texans' top outside cornerback in Sunday's divisional matchup.
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Texans' Derek Stingley: Estimated as limited
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Stingley (hip) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's practice estimation.
The Texans' top cornerback played though a hip issue in Houston's Week 11 win over the Cowboys, recording two total tackles and two passes defended, including one interception, across 69 defensive snaps. This suggests that Stingley's estimated limited session Wednesday is likely precautionary, and he'll likely be ready for Sunday's matchup against the Titans unless he downgrades to no participation Thursday or Friday.
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Texans' Derek Stingley: Pick leads to points
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Stingley recorded two tackles, an interception and two passes defensed in Monday's 34-10 win over Dallas in Week 11.
Stingley halted a Dallas drive on the Houston side of the field with his second pick of the season and first since Week 2. The Texans were able to capitalize on the turnover, turning it into a Joe Mixon touchdown plunge. In addition to his two interceptions, Stingley has 36 tackles and 12 passes defensed over 11 games played.
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Texans' Derek Stingley: Dealing with hip injury
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Stingley (hip) was listed as a DNP on Thursday's injury report, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.
Stingley played all 62 defensive snaps during the Texans' Week 10 loss to the Lions and finished the game with two tackles (one solo) and one pass defense. However, it appears he may have picked up a hip injury in the process, which prevented him from practicing Thursday. Stingley will have two more chances to increase his practice participation this week ahead of Monday's game against the Cowboys.
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Texans' Derek Stingley: Busy as a tackler Sunday
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Stingley recorded seven tackles (four solo) and a pass defensed during Sunday's 23-20 win versus the Bills.
Stingley hadn't posted seven tackles in a single game since Week 5 of his rookie year back in 2022, so Sunday's contest was an outlier for him in that regard. That fact makes him hard to trust as an IDP option in most formats despite his clearly being a strong asset for the Texans.
