Hal (illness) was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list Wednesday, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The designation comes as no surprise following the news of Hal's Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis. The only priority at the moment remains Hal's long-term health. As for the football consequences, Treston Decoud could see more action as a special teams asset moving forward.

Hal was diagnosed Friday with Hodgkin's Lymphoma.

EDGE Analysis

What kind of timetable Hal is looking at is still unknown, as the defensive back is still undergoing tests and sifting through potential treatments. However, it's safe to say that Hal will be away from the team for the foreseeable future while he goes through the recovery process. Hal posted three interceptions and two forced fumbles last season while starting all 16 games in the Texans' secondary.

Hal finished Sunday's victory over the Cardinals with four tackles (three solo) and an interception.

EDGE Analysis

Hal's interception marked his third on the season. Also, it was his fourth consecutive game with at least four tackles. The 25-year-old did his work across 55 defensive snaps (95.0 percent), which was the second highest on the team.

Hal hauled in his first two interceptions of the season in Sunday's tilt with the Titans to go along with four tackles (one solo).

EDGE Analysis

Hal picked off Marcus Mariota on the fist drive of the game, and then once again shortly before halftime. He made the most of just 31 snaps (76%), as the the blowout win did not require a heavy workload. Hal will look to carry his momentum into Sunday night's clash with the Chiefs.

Hal was a full participant in Tuesday's practice, the Texans' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hal was limited in Monday's practice due to a hip injury but his full participation Tuesday bodes well for his status this Thursday in a Week 2 matchup with Bengals. However, if he suffers a setback, expect Marcus Gilchrist to see extended reps on the field.

Hal signed a three-year, $15 million contract extension with the Texans on Thursday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

A seventh-round draft pick in 2014, Hal is another example of a late-round success story. He started 11 games and played in 15 for the Texans last season, supplying 48 tackles, one sack and two interceptions in his third professional campaign. The 25-year-old's extension will keep him in Houston through at least 2020 and he should continue his duties as the team's starting free safety.

Hal (illness) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Packers.

EDGE Analysis

Hal's illness apparently isn't serious enough to keep him sidelined, so he's slated to start at free safety per usual.

Hal (illness) is considered questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Packers.

EDGE Analysis

Hal figures to be able to play through the illness, but if he's unable to give it a go, Corey Moore would likely be in line to start at free safety.

Hal started at safety in place of Rahim Moore in Sunday's 20-6 win over the Titans.

EDGE Analysis

The Texans were not pleased with Moore's tackling and pursuit angles in last week's embarrassing loss to the Dolphins, and he not only lost his job, but was made inactive. Hal had two tackles in Sunday's win.

Hal had two interceptions and returned one for a touchdown in Sunday's win over the Jaguars.

EDGE Analysis

Hal has received increased playing time the last few weeks and got a little more Sunday when Quintin Demps (hamstring) was inactive. His two interceptions Sunday were back-breakers. The first coming inside the red zone late in the first half as the Jaguars were driving for a score, then his pick-six in the fourth quarter turned it into a two-score game.