Denico Autry EDR/DE HOU (6) Sat 1/10/26 4:11 PM
Denico Autry
EDR/DE HOU (6)
Autry (knee) was a full participant in Houston's practice Saturday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
EDGE Analysis
Autry was absent from practice earlier in the week but won't carry an injury designation into Monday's wild-card matchup versus the Steelers. The 35-year-old compiled eight tackles (five solo), including 3.5 sacks, across 12 games during the regular season.
Denico Autry EDR/DE HOU (6) Fri 1/9/26 4:34 PM
Denico Autry
EDR/DE HOU (6)
Autry (knee) was a limited participant in Friday's practice.
EDGE Analysis
Autry upgraded to a limited participant in Friday's practice after missing Thursday's session due to a persisting knee injury he sustained before the season. Since being activated from the reserve/PUP list, Autry has not missed a game due to the issue and will likely be able to upgrade his practice participation and dodge an injury designation before Monday night's wild-card clash with the Steelers. Autry has one more practice to make this leap, and if he fails to do so, the defensive end's status for Monday's game will be in jeopardy.
Denico Autry EDR/DE HOU (6) Thu 1/8/26 3:14 PM
Denico Autry
EDR/DE HOU (6)
Autry (knee) didn't practice Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
EDGE Analysis
Autry's practice participation was impacted by a knee injury throughout the regular season, but he played in every game after making his season debut in Week 6. Based on that context, he will likely be available for Monday's wild-card round road game against the Steelers, though a return to practice Friday or Saturday would help assuage any concerns about the rotational pass rusher's availability.
Denico Autry EDR/DE HOU (6) Fri 1/2/26 10:08 PM
Denico Autry
EDR/DE HOU (6)
Autry (knee) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Colts.
EDGE Analysis
After missing the first five games of the season, Autry has produced eight tackles (five solo), including 3.5 sacks, and one pass breakup as a rotational lineman for the Texans.
Denico Autry EDR/DE HOU (6) Wed 12/31/25 6:15 PM
Denico Autry
EDR/DE HOU (6)
Autry (knee) did not practice Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Autry missed Houston's first five games this season due to a knee injury and continued to be listed on the injury report with the issue through mid-December, but it's not clear if his current issue is related. Regardless, a DNP to begin Week 18 prep isn't a good sign, but he'll have two more opportunities to return to practice before the Texans hand out injury designations for Sunday's matchup versus Indianapolis. If Autry can't play in that game, Derek Barnett could be in line for more defensive snaps.
Denico Autry EDR/DE HOU (6) Fri 12/12/25 7:55 PM
Denico Autry
EDR/DE HOU (6)
Autry does not have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
EDGE Analysis
Autry was unable to practice to begin the week due to knee injury, but he's progressively increased his involvement. After logging a full session Friday, he'll be ready to suit up for Sunday's matchup against Arizona.
Denico Autry EDR/DE HOU (6) Thu 12/11/25 5:40 PM
Denico Autry
EDR/DE HOU (6)
Autry (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
EDGE Analysis
Autry was unable to practice Wednesday with a knee injury, but an upgrade in participation Thursday means the defensive end is likely trending towards playing in Sunday's contest against the Cardinals. The pass rusher totaled a similar number of practices with similar participation in Week 13 and was still able to suit up against the Colts, so a limited or full session Friday likely means Autry will be good to go for Sunday's game.
Denico Autry EDR/DE HOU (6) Wed 12/10/25 8:01 PM
Denico Autry
EDR/DE HOU (6)
Autry (knee) did not participate at practice Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Autry has been tending to a lingering knee issue throughout the season, and it looks like he may have suffered a re-aggravation of that injury. He'll probably have to practice in some capacity Thursday or Friday to give himself a chance to suit up Sunday versus the Cardinals.
Denico Autry EDR/DE HOU (6) Fri 11/28/25 4:25 PM
Denico Autry
EDR/DE HOU (6)
Autry (knee) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Colts.
EDGE Analysis
Autry has dealt with knee issues for most of the season but is ready to roll as a rotational lineman up front for Houston. The 35-year-old has logged three tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one pass breakup across six appearances this season.
Denico Autry EDR/DE HOU (6) Thu 11/27/25 5:06 PM
Denico Autry
EDR/DE HOU (6)
Autry (knee) did not practice Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Autry has missed consecutive practices with a knee injury he has dealt with throughout the 2025 campaign. The rotational defensive end has one more chance to return to practice prior to Sunday's divisional matchup with the Colts.