Wednesday’s injury report and a link to the Colts injury report. Also, Steph is salty about a throwaway line that says the Texans would like to retain Fuller on a new deal, and on the exact same day Watson says “It’s very important to re-sign Will Fuller.” 2020, y’all.
Texans vs. Colts Wednesday injury report: DT Ross Blacklock misses with illness
By Mark Lane, TexansWire
Whole-Ass Article: The Texans had three players who did not participate in practice. Fullback Cullen Gillaspia was out with a back injury, while running back C.J. Prosise and rookie defensive tackle Ross Blacklock were each out with an illness.
Punter Bryan Anger had limited participation with a right quad injury. Safety Lonnie Johnson was also limited with a knee injury.
The Colts had eight players who did not participate in Wednesday’s practice, including quarterback Philip Rivers.
For the latest on Indianapolis’ injury situation, check out the Colts Wire.
Maybe Deshaun Watson is the GM.
Deshaun Watson: ‘Very Important’ for Texans to Sign Will Fuller to New Contract
By Jenna Ciccotelli, BleacherReport
Excerpt: Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller V is serving a six-game suspension for violating the league’s PED policy, but teammate Deshaun Watson wants the front office to look past it when the time comes to sign the 26-year-old to a new contract this offseason.
“That’s very important,” Watson said, per Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle.
Fuller is on a fifth-year option with the Texans and will hit free agency after this year.