Jan 5, 2019; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) is chased by Indianapolis Colts strong safety Clayton Geathers (26) in the second quarter in a AFC Wild Card playoff football game at NRG Stadium. Photo Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
The Houston Texans placed defensive end J.J. Watt and wideout DeAndre Hopkins on the active/physically unable to perform list on Sunday, indicating both players will sit out practice when training camp begins later this week.
Texans veterans report on Wednesday and begin practicing Thursday. Rookies reported Sunday.
Watt had cleanup surgery on his knee in January after Houston lost in the wild-card playoffs, but there’s no indication his recovery will threaten his regular-season availability.
Hopkins battled a shoulder injury late last season, saying after the playoff loss he tore ligaments “completely off the bone,” but reports at the time said he would not need surgery. He also fought a foot injury, but said in June he expected to be ready for training camp.
Either player can be activated anytime to facilitate a return to practice.
The Texans also placed rookie tight end Kahale Warring on the active/non-football-injury list. Warring’s injury is unknown.
A third-round pick in April, Warring is expected to compete to start for the Texans after promising work in the offseason.
The team did not announce any move regarding wideout Will Fuller, which could be good news. If Fuller is not placed on the PUP list, he would be able to practice immediately after missing all of the team’s offseason work during his recovery from a torn ACL.
