Texans CB not expected to play vs. Cowboys

The Houston Texans are gaining back wide receiver Nico Collins and defensive tackle Mario Edwards Jr. for Monday’s showdown in Arlington against the Dallas Cowboys.

While the duo are a welcomed addition to the lineup, Houston (6-4) could be without two starters in the secondary. Rookie cornerback Kamari Lassiter left during the third quarter of Week 10’s loss against the Detroit Lions and could be out on primetime.

The Texans have put faith in Lassiter to step up opposite Derek Stingley Jr. He’s been one of the more decisive defenders in coverage and an ideal secondary option for Houston’s man-heavy defense when active, but will he be good to go on primetime?

Here’s an update on the Texans’ rookie defender heading into AT&T Stadium.

Kamari Lassiter injury update

Lassiter, who missed two games earlier in the season with a shoulder injury, left during Sunday’s game with a concussion. He did not practice during Thursday or Friday’s open session as he remains in protocol.

Since the Texans have an extra day of practice, everything is shifted back by one. Usually, Thursdays provide a better indication of a player’s status because they are the most strenuous practice of the week. That changed to Friday.

Lassiter did however appear in Saturday’s practice. Much like Collins, it’ll be another week after being cleared before fans watch the start defender take the field.

According to KPRC2 Sports Aaron Wilson, Lassiter will not play on Monday night against the NFC East foe.

How long will Kamari Lassiter be out? 

Per Wilson, Laisster should be good when Houston takes on Tennessee next Sunday at NRG Stadium. Even if Lassiter felt healthy enough to play, the Texans are being precautionary with their star defender, as they generally are with players one week after a concussion.

CB Kamari Lassiter is OUT tonight, according to @AaronWilson_NFL

Ka’dar Hollman is expected to start.

— Nick Schwager (@NickSchwagerNFL) November 18, 2024

Linebacker Henry To’oTo’o suffered a concussion in Week 6’s win over the New England Patriots and was held out for Week 7’s game against the Green Bay Packers for precautionary purposes. The player might feel content, but the team doesn’t want to risk further injury.

Kamari Lassiter stats

A second-round pick out of Georgia, Lassiter recorded two interceptions last week, including one before halftime. In eight games, he’s collected 29 tackles, eight pass breakups and three interceptions.