The Texans ruled out several key players for a Thursday night game against the Miami Dolphins.
That includes safety Andre Hal, offensive guard Zach Fulton, tight end Ryan Griffin and wide receiver Keke Coutee.
Justin Reid will start for Hal. Greg Mancz will replace Fulton again. Rookies Jordan Thomas and Jordan Akins step in for Griffin.
Tyler Ervin and Vyncint Smith are expected to play wide receiver with Coutee out with a hamstring injury.
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The Texans also ruled out Aaron Colvin, Brian Peters and Shareece Wright.