Derek Stingley Jr. is listed as questionable with an oblique, having not practiced all week as the Texans prepare for the Titans. He’ll test the body before Week 4, leaving a big fantasy-relevance question in Houston’s secondary. If he plays, Houston’s pass defense steadies; if not, Titans receivers could feast behind a weakened secondary. Houston promoted depth players Myles Bryant and D'Angelo Ross to the active roster, while Jimmie Ward is on PUP and C.J. Gardner-Johnson was released. Kickoff noon CT.

Texans promote Jakob Johnson to the active roster ahead of Week 3 against Jacksonville, using him as a blocking FB/TE and a key on special teams as CJ Stroud tries to spark the offense.

D'Angelo Ross and Myles Bryant are elevated to add depth to Houston's secondary, while rookie Jaylin Smith lands on injured reserve with a hamstring issue. Christian Kirk and Braxton Berrios return to practice, boosting the WR corps, leaving Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel with tighter depth shares for now.

Texans shore up the secondary by signing Ajani Carter to the practice squad and adding veteran Jalen Mills, a move aimed at Week 3's matchup.

Carter, Houston-born and undrafted, played 11 games for Houston in 2024 and logged 22 tackles with three passes defended; the Chiefs cut him in August.

Brenden Bates is being promoted to the active roster, Justin Watson lands on IR with an Achilles injury, and Houston now fields five defensive backs: Mills, Carter, Bryant, Ross, and Arnette.

Jaguars study the waiver wire after final cuts, targeting six players at WR and CB who could boost Jacksonville’s depth. The group includes Chris Lammons, Courtney Jackson, Simi Fehoko, Myles Bryant, KJ Osborn, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, and Cornelius Johnson. Waiver priority, four-year experience rules, and the possibility of immediate roster moves shape the plan as Gladstone refines the roster.

With receivers needing more bite and the secondary needing depth, Jacksonville weighs proven help and upside options who could contribute quickly. The strategy centers on bolstering nickel/slot coverage and adding a big-bodied target for Liam Coen’s system, while leveraging any veteran presence to stabilize the depth chart and fantasy relevance alike.