Linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (shin) and safety M.J. Stewart (knee) remained limited while defensive back Kris Boyd (hip), wide receiver Nico Collins (hip, foot), defensive tackle Foley Fatukasi (shoulder), center Jarrett Patterson (calf), and center Juice Scruggs (groin) all moved from out of practice to limited participation.

The Houston Texans do not expect running back Joe Mixon's ankle injury that he sustained against the Chicago Bears to be a long-term issue this season.

Houston signed Mixon to a three-year, $25.5 million contract as a free agent this offseason. It looked like a great move after he had 30 carries for 159 yards and one touchdown in