HOUSTON -- The Houston Texans placed rookie cornerback Derek Stingley and rookie running back Dameon Pierce on injured reserved.
Pierce suffered an ankle injury in Week 13 against the Dallas Cowboys in the Texans' 27-23 loss.
The 2022 fourth round rookie out of Florida was an NFL Offensive Rookie of The Year contender. He was seventh in the NFL in rushing (939) heading into Week 14 and led all rookies in scrimmage yards with 1,104 (16th most in the NFL) and has scored five total touchdowns. He was also fourth in rushing yards after contact (506).