Texans CB Derek Stingley Jr. inactive against Commanders
The Houston Texans will be without one of their rookie studs when they take on Washington in Week 11 at NRG Stadium.
Cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. was ruled out with a hamstring injury after not practicing Friday. The No. 3 overall pick from LSU was downgraded to a non-participant on Thursday and remained that way for the rest of the week.
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This season, Stingley has 43 tackles, five passes defensed and one interception. He made nine starts as a key playmaker in the secondary.
The Texans will also be without defensive end linebacker Neville Hewitt, receiver Amari Rodgers, running back Eno Benjamin, defensive lineman Thomas Booker and offensive lineman Austin Deculus.
The Commanders will be without cornerback Rachad Wildgoose and linebackers David Mayo and Cole Holcomb. The team will also not have offensive lineman Chris Paul available for the game.
Paste BN Sports producer Jaylon Thompson contributed to this report.