DEREK STINGLEY JR. NEWS

Improving but not practicing Stingley (hamstring) didn't practice Wednesday, but his injury is improving, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Stingley has missed three consecutive games due to a hamstring injury and remains sidelined to start Week 14 prep. He appears to be trending in the wrong direction, but Houston remains optimistic that he'll be back before too long.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Texans BREAKING: Brandin Cooks, Derek Stingley Jr. OUT for Browns Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks to miss Sunday’s game due to a calf injury, and Derek Stingley Jr. out again with a hamstring inj...

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Unavailable Sunday Stingley (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Browns.

Impact Stingley was unable to practice this week and will be unable to suit up for a second consecutive game. Desmond King and Tavierre Thomas should see increased roles in the Texans' secondary against Cleveland.

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs DNP on Wednesday Stingley (hamstring) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact Stingley was ruled out for Week 12 due to a hamstring injury he picked up a week prior. The rookie first-round pick remains sidelined to start Week 13 prep but will have two more opportunities to practice before the team needs to make a decision on his status for Sunday's matchup against the Browns. If he's sidelined, Steven Nelson and Desmond King figure to operate as the boundary cornerbacks, while Tavierre Thomas mans the slot role.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Texans Injury Update: Derek Stingley Jr. Status vs. Browns Houston Texans rookie starting cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. is still dealing with a hamstring injury.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Texans Injury Update: Derek Stingley Jr. Status vs. Browns Houston Texans rookie starting cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. is still dealing with a hamstring injury.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Texans Rookie CB Derek Stingley Jr. Hamstring Injury 'Getting Better' After missing two consecutive games, coach Lovie Smith says Houston Texans rookie cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. is ‘getting better’ while de...

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Won't suit up Sunday Stingley (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Impact Stingley picked up a hamstring injury ahead of Houston's Week 11 loss to Washington, leaving him sidelined during each practice ahead of Sunday's contest. While it's unclear exactly when this issue first arose, the rookie cornerback will now turn his focus toward recovering ahead of the Texans' game against Cleveland on Sunday, Dec. 4. With Stingley sidelined for the second game in a row, expect Steven Nelson, Desmond King and Tavierre Thomas to slot in as the top three cornerbacks against Miami's explosive wide receiver corps.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Texans vs. Dolphins Injury Update: Can Derek Stingley Jr. Play? Drafted third overall, Houston Texans rookie cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. is dealing with a hamstring injury and hasn’t practiced all week

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Texans vs. Dolphins Injury Update: Can Derek Stingley Jr. Play? Drafted third overall, Houston Texans rookie cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. is dealing with a hamstring injury and hasn’t practiced all week

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Texans Rookie DB Derek Stingley Jr. Remains Questionable vs. Dolphins The Houston Texans could be without rookie defensive back Derek Stingley Jr. for the second consecutive game due to a hamstring injury.

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Doesn't practice Wednesday Stingley (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday ahead of Sunday's game at Miami.

Impact Stingley appears to be in jeopardy of missing a second consecutive game with the same hamstring ailment that kept him out of Houston's loss versus Washington in Week 11. Should he need to sit out in Week 12, Tavierre Thomas would once again be in line for an increased role.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still dealing with injury Stingley is still recovering from a mild hamstring strain Monday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Impact Stingley was unable to play in Sunday's loss against the Commanders, and it appears he may be in danger of missing Week 12's game with the Dolphins. He'll work this week to be ready for Miami, but if he is unable to play, Desmond King and Tavierre Thomas will likely be looking at increased opportunity once again.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Houston Texans Inactives vs. Commanders: Eno Benjamin, Derek Stingley Jr. Out Houston Texans will be without new running back Eno Benjamin as he continues to absorb the playbook after joining the team last week off wai...

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Texans Injury Report Update: Derek Stingley Jr. OUT, Nico Collins IN vs. Commanders The Houston Texans latest injury report revealed that rookie cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. will miss Sunday’s Week 11 game against the Comma...

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Won't play Sunday Stingley (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against Washington.

Impact Stingley logged back-to-back DNPs after being limited Wednesday due to a hamstring injury and has officially been ruled out for his first game of the season. In his absence, Desmond King and Tavierre Thomas are candidates for increased roles opposite Steven Nelson in Houston's secondary.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call for Week 11 Head coach Lovie Smith said that Stingley (hamstring) didn't practice Friday and will be a game-time decision for Sunday's game against the Commanders, Jonathan M. Alexander of the...

Impact After Stingley opened Week 11 prep in limited fashion Wednesday, he's since failed to practice in any capacity in both of Thursday's and Friday's sessions as a result of a hamstring issue. The rookie is now considered a game-time decision for Sunday's matchup versus Washington, and Steven Nelson, Desmond King and Tavierre Thomas would be in line to handle the team's cornerback duties should Stingley fail to take the field this weekend.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs DNP Stingley (hamstring) was a non-participant in practice Thursday.

Impact Stingley's absence was a step backward for the rookie, as he was able to log a limited practice Wednesday. The 21-year-old played a fairly normal workload in Sunday's loss to the Giants, so it's unclear when exactly he may have picked up the injury. He'll continue working to be ready for Week 11 against the Commanders, but if he can't play, Desmond King and Tavierre Thomas will likely be looking at increased opportunity.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Miles Sanders pushes his way through Derek Stingley Jr. on 13-yard carry Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders stiff-arms Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. on a run for a gain of 13 yards.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • NFL.COM

Highlight: Miles Sanders pushes his way through Derek Stingley Jr. on 13-yard carry Running back Miles Sanders stiff-arms Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. on a run for a gain of 13 yards.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Davante Adams vs. Texans CB Derek Stingley Jr.: Up For a Raiders Challenge Texans rookie cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. intercepted a pass against the Jaguars, the first of his career. Next up? The Raiders’ Davante A...

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Texans Rookies Derek Stingley Jr. & Jalen Pitre Praised by Raiders' Josh McDaniels: 'Big Challenge' Houston Texans rookie Derek Stingley Jr. and Jalen Pitre have caught the attention of Las Vegas Raiders coach Josh McDaniels.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

First pick at crucial time Stingley recorded seven tackles, an interception and two passes defensed in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Jaguars in Week 5.

Impact The interception was the first in the NFL for Stingley, who thwarted a Jacksonville drive with an end-zone pick. The rookie first-round pick battled an arm injury during the practice week but played all 75 snaps on defense.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Derek Stingley Jr. gets first career interception Houston Texans Rookie DB Derek Stingley Jr. comes up with a big INT at Jacksonville.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

WATCH: Texans Rookie Derek Stingley Jr. Records First Career Interception Houston Texans rookie defensive back Derek Stingley Jr. recorded his first career interception against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM