Texans coach David Culley confirmed Monday that quarterback Deshaun Watson would not play in Houston's Thursday night Week 3 game against the Panthers even if Tyrod Taylor is unable to dress.
Taylor did not play in the second half of Sunday's eventual loss to the Browns due to a hamstring injury. Culley said Taylor is considered "day-to-day" with the injury. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Taylor is not expected to play vs. Carolina.
Watson has been inactive for each of Houston's two first games of the season, under the demarcation of "non-football reasons.