Houston Texans running back David Montgomery returned to practice on Thursday after missing time with a groin injury.
While Montgomery's presence offered a boost to the backfield, the team lost several key players on the offense. Woody Marks and wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. both sat out of practice, according to NBC Sports.
The injury report highlights a volatile week for the Texans’ offensive depth. Montgomery, who has been sidelined since Week 5 due to a groin injury, was only able to participate on a limited basis during Thursday’s session.
The situation in the running game grew more complicated as Marks, Montgomery’s backfield mate, missed practice entirely. Marks had been a limited participant on Wednesday but was unable to take the field Thursday due to a knee injury.
The loss of Marvin Harrison Jr. represents a notable blow to the Texans’ receiving corps. Harrison Jr. was downgraded from a limited participant to being out of practice on the second injury report of the week, as he continues to deal with a hamstring injury.
The offensive line also saw shifts in availability. Keylan Rutledge missed practice for the second day with both neck and shoulder issues, while left guard Rutledge joins a list of players struggling to stay on the field.
The following table summarizes the participation status of several key offensive players as of Thursday’s report:
| Player | Position | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Montgomery | Running Back | Limited | Groin |
| Woody Marks | Running Back | Out | Knee |
| Marvin Harrison Jr. | Wide Receiver | Out | Hamstring |
| Tank Dell | Wide Receiver | Full | Hand, Shoulder |
| Trent Brown | Right Tackle | Full | Wrist |
Despite these setbacks, some players saw improvements in their status. Safety Reed Blankenship, wide receiver Tank Dell, and linebacker Jake Hummel were all upgraded from limited to full participation.
The defensive unit also saw new names added to the injury report. Defensive ends Will Anderson and Danielle Hunter were both listed as limited participants, dealing with ankle and hamstring issues respectively.
Other defensive players missed practice for the second straight day, including linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair, who is managing both a groin injury and a personal matter. Tight end Brevin Jordan also remained sidelined with finger and foot injuries.
The team received some stability on the line of scrimmage, however. Right tackle Trent Brown and offensive lineman Blake Fisher were both full participants, with Brown working through a wrist issue and Fisher managing a thumb injury.
Defensive lineman Tommy Togiai also returned to full practice after dealing with elbow and shoulder concerns.
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