Texans place C Britt on reserve/non-football illness list
The Houston Texans have placed center Justin Britt on the reserve/non-football illness listSEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
KEVIN PIERRE-LOUIS
Lands on IR Pierre-Louis (groin) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
Impact Pierre-Louis suffered the injury in the Texans' 16-9 loss to the Broncos on Sunday. Although he was able to limp off of the field, he ultimately was carted to the locker room from the sideline. With the move to IR, Pierre-Louis is guaranteed to miss at least the next four games, with a return Week 8 against the Titans being the first game he'll be eligible to play. In Pierre-Louis' absence, Blake Cashman may take over the former's minimal role.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sustains groin injury Pierre-Louis is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Broncos due to a groin injury, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Pierre-Louis limped off the field with a groin injury in the second half of Sunday's matchup and was later carted to the locker room. If he's unable to return, Neville Hewitt should see an increased role for the Texans.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to practice Monday Pierre-Louis (undisclosed) practiced for the first time in just under one week Monday, Deepi Sidhu of the team's official site reports.
Impact Pierre-Louis has not practiced since being sidelined with an undisclosed injury Tuesday. The 30-year-old, who recorded 10 tackles while playing the bulk (191) of his 219 total snaps on special teams over nine games last season, is expected to slot into a starting role at outside linebacker in 2022.
AUGUST 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Misses practice Wednesday Pierre-Louis was held out of practice for a second consecutive day Wednesday due to an undisclosed injury, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Pierre-Louis, who is a projected starter at outside linebacker, has been replaced in practice the last two days by Jake Hansen.
AUGUST 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Activated off reserve/COVID-19 list Pierre-Louis was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
Impact The 30-year-old was placed on the COVID list Dec. 31, missing the Texans Week 17 loss to the 49ers. Pierre-Louis returns to the team just in time to be available for their season finale against the Titans on Sunday.
JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Shifts to reserve/COVID-19 list Pierre-Louis was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday after testing positive for the virus.
Impact Pierre-Louis is in danger of being sidelined for the second time in the last four games, as he's unlikely to clear the NFL's COVID-19 return-to-play protocol in advance of Sunday's contest against San Francisco. He's played primarily on special teams this season, so his absence likely wouldn't have a significant effect on Houston's defense.
DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Set to face Jaguars Pierre-Louis (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game the Jaguars.
Impact Pierre-Louis practiced in limited fashion throughout the week, and he'll now be set to return after a one-game absence. He's played primarily on special teams this season but could be in for an expanded role with Christian Kirksey (undisclosed) sidelined.
DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable against Jaguars Pierre-Louis (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against Jacksonville.
Impact Pierre-Louis was held out of Houston's Week 14 loss to the Seahawks, though he's since returned to field for a trio of limited practices. If he's able to suit up for the matchup against Jacksonville, Pierre-Louis should see the majority of his playing time on special teams.
DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not playing Sunday Pierre-Louis (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Seahawks.
Impact Pierre-Louis didn't practice Friday, so it's not surprising to see him ruled out for Week 14. In his absence, Garret Wallow may see a few extra snaps in reserve of Christian Kirksey.
DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable Week 14 Pierre-Louis (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Seahawks.
Impact Pierre-Louis logged limited workloads at practice early in the week but finished by not participating Friday. Thus, he appears to be trending in the wrong direction. Still, his status Sunday will be dependent on how he is feeling closer to kickoff.
DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Activated by Texans Pierre-Louis (hamstring) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
Impact Pierre-Louis resumed practicing in early October, and he'll return to game action Sunday against the Cardinals for the first time since he went down in the season opener. The 30-year-old will likely reclaim his job as a starting linebacker.
OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Sunday Pierre-Louis (hamstring) won't return for Sunday's game against the Colts, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
Impact Pierre-Louis was back at practice this week, but he'll miss at least one more game before he's officially activated from IR. Joe Thomas should continue to serve as a starter in Week 6.
OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to practice Wednesday The Texans designated Pierre-Louis (hamstring) to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
Impact Pierre-Louis has yet to play this season after he was placed on the Texans' IR right before their team's Week 1 contest against the Jaguars. Now, the linebacker is back on the practice field, and the Texans have three weeks to add Pierre-Louis to the active roster, or else he'll remain on IR for the remainder of the season.
OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Receives return designation Pierre-Louis (hamstring) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday.
Impact Pierre-Louis is now back at practice after missing the first four games of the season due to the hamstring injury. The move opens a 21-day practice window in which the linebacker can be added back to the active roster.
OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Moves to injured reserve Pierre-Louis (hamstring) was officially placed on injured reserve Thursday.
Impact Pierre-Louis was inactive for Week 1 due to the hamstring injury and will now be sidelined for at least the next three games. Offensive lineman Charlie Heck (undisclosed) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list in a corresponding move.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
To be placed on IR Pierre-Louis (hamstring) is slated to be placed on placed on injured reserve.
Impact After being inactive for the Texans' season opener with a hamstring injury, Pierre-Louis is headed to injured reserve. Though the veteran linebacker is expected to return this season, he will miss the next three games at minimum before he is eligible to return to Houston's active roster. Joe Thomas is a likely candidate to benefit as the next man up.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Inactive against Jags Pierre-Louis (thigh) is inactive Sunday against the Jaguars.
Impact Pierre-Louis was a limited participant in practice Wednesday and didn't log practice reps in the next two subsequent days, so his absence for the season opener isn't really a surprise. Joe Thomas is expected to benefit from his absence.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable Sunday Pierre-Louis is questionable for Sunday's Week 1 matchup against the Jaguars due to a thigh injury.
Impact Pierre was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, but he was held out Thursday and Friday. If the 2014 fourth-rounder is unable to suit up for the season opener, Joe Thomas will likely take on a starting role.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Meet LB Kevin Pierre-Louis Get to know Houston Texans linebacker Kevin Pierre-Louis, signed as an unrestricted free agent on March 24, 2021.
MAY 11, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM
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APRIL 14, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
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Lands deal with Houston Pierre-Louis signed a two-year, $8 million deal with the Texans on Monday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Impact The Texans were aggressive in bolstering their defense early in free agency, with Pierre-Louis being the latest addition. He's bounced around several teams of late but served a key role in the Washington Football Team's defense by logging 505 snaps in 2020. He also tallied a career-high 56 tackles and may serve as a starting inside linebacker for Houston in 2021.
MARCH 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cools down after strong start Pierre-Louis started 11 of his 13 games in 2020, recording 56 tackles (36 solo), two pass defenses, one sack and one forced fumble.
Impact Pierre-Louis opened the year in a three-down role, piling up 20 tackles on 142 snaps over the first two weeks of the season. He kept his job in Washington's base defense for most of the year, but it was Cole Holcomb who got most of the nickel work alongside Jon Bostic in the second half of the season. Among the three, only Pierre-Louis is scheduled for free agency during the upcoming offseason. Regardless of where he signs, the 29-year-old journeyman linebacker isn't likely to relive his brief moment of IDP relevance.
JANUARY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gearing up for wild-card round Pierre-Louis (ankle) is active for Saturday's wild-card game against the Buccaneers, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Pierre-Louis will return to action after missing three consecutive games to close out the regular season. With Thomas Davis (knee) unavailable, Pierre-Louis is slated to start at weak-side linebacker.
JANUARY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
