HOUSTON – The Texans plan to play their starters in the final game of the regular season against the Indianapolis Colts, according to coach DeMeco Ryans.
They’re also balancing another agenda: managing multiple starters’ injuries and resting them during the week.
Several players didn’t practice Wednesday, including key players that finished the game Saturday in a win over the Los Angeles Chargers.
Among those not practicing: Pro Bowl wide receiver Nico Collins, cornerbacks Derek Stingley Jr. (oblique), Kamari Lassiter (knee), tight end Dalton Schultz, offensive tackle Trent Brown (knee, ankle), defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins (knee), defensive end Denico Autry (knee), middle linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (knee, ankle, thumb in recent weeks).
Rookie offensive tackle Aireontae Ersery is practicing. He broke and dislocated his thumb and had metal hardware inserted to speed up the healing process, per league sources.
Aaron Wilson is a Texans and NFL reporter for KPRC 2 and click2houston.com
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