The Texans have another option at right tackle for Sunday’s game against the Indianapolis Colts, with Trent Brown returning to practice Thursday. Wide receiver Nico Collins remained out, marking his second missed practice this week and his fourth straight absence since suffering his injury.
Brown has started both regular-season games and was listed with wrist and knee injuries. Houston chose him for the starting job after Braden Smith sustained a foot injury during the preseason, sending Smith to injured reserve through the first four weeks of the season. If Brown continues to progress, he is positioned to remain the starter.
Brown has allowed eight pressures to be credited against him through two games. He has also been charged with four penalties and one sack. Blake Fisher and Nate Thomas are listed as the other tackles behind him.
Fisher was selected in the second round in 2024, while Thomas came to Houston in a trade completed during roster cutdowns. The available report gave no further details about Collins’ status.
