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Texans' Kurt Hinish: Placed on IR, designated to return
Hinish (undisclosed) was placed on IR, designated to return by the Texans on Tuesday.
Hinish is dealing with an undisclosed injury and he'll begin the season on IR. He was designated to return, meaning he could return to the field as soon as Week 5 against the Bills on Oct. 6.
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Texans' Kurt Hinish: Upgrades to full activity Thursday
Hinish (shoulder) practiced fully Thursday.
Following Wednesday's limited session, Hinish was able to practice without limitations Thursday, implying that he'll return from his one-game absence this weekend against the Chiefs. The 300-pounder is expected to operate in his usual rotational role on Houston's defensive line behind starters Maliek Collins and Roy Lopez.
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Texans' Kurt Hinish: Out with shoulder injury
Hinish (shoulder) is out for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
Hinish was unable to practice in any capacity throughout the week. He has played a rotational role along Houston's defensive line this season, tallying 16 total tackles and one sack across 11 games.
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Texans' Kurt Hinish: Back in full Thursday
Hinish (illness) practiced in full Thursday.
Hinish missed Wednesday's session due to an illness, but his return to Thursday's practice as a full participant indicates the issue isn't a concern. The 300-pounder should continue serving as a rotational piece within Houston's defensive line Sunday against Jacksonville.
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Texans' Kurt Hinish: Making progress
Hinish (foot) was able to log a full practice Friday.
Hinish is still considered questionable for Sunday's contest with the Chargers despite his upgrade from a limited participant Thursday. If he is unable to play, Michael Dwumfour and Thomas Booker will likely continue to see depth work at defensive tackle.
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Texans' Kurt Hinish: Won't play at Chicago
Houston downgraded Hinish's (foot) status for Sunday's game at Chicago to out Saturday.
The undrafted rookie out of Notre Dame has surprisingly played a somewhat significant role in the Texans' defense through two games this season, but he'll sit out Week 3 as he recovers from a foot injury. Fellow rookie Thomas Booker should see increased reps in Hinish's absence.
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Texans' Kurt Hinish: Gets snaps with first-team defense
Hinish had three tackles, all for a loss, including a sack in Thursday's preseason finale against the 49ers.
Hinish, a 6-foot-2, 300-pound nose tackle out of Notre Dame, began preseason well down the depth chart but was on the field with the first-team defense Thursday, per Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle. That was due to Roy Lopez being sidelined with a soft-tissue injury. The rookie has gradually moved up the depth chart and appears in line to claim a roster spot as a backup tackle behind Maliek Collins and Lopez.
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Player Bio
HT/WT: 6-1, 296 lbs |
Birthplace: Pittsburgh, PA |
Age: 25 |
School: Notre Dame |
Experience: 3 |