Derek Stingley
CB HOU (6)
Sat 1/10/26 11:06 AM

Stingley recorded 36 tackles (26 solo), 15 passes defensed (four interceptions), a forced fumble and a touchdown over 17 regular-season games in 2025.
EDGE Analysis
Stingley played a full 17-game season for the second consecutive campaign, as he enhanced his legend as a shutdown corner. While the 36 tackles were a career low, it had more to do with quarterbacks not throwing his way. Stingley was targeted just 65 times after seeing 95 the previous regular season in the same number of games. There was some slippage in reception percentage and missed tackles, but Stingley remains among the league's elite cornerbacks.

Derek Stingley
CB HOU (6)
Fri 1/9/26 4:45 PM

Stingley (oblique) was a full participant in Friday's practice.
EDGE Analysis
Stingley was able to upgrade to a full participant in Friday's practice after being limited Thursday with an oblique injury he suffered in the Week 15 win over the Cardinals. The starting cornerback has played through the injury since suffering it, managing to dodge an injury designation nearly every week. The 24-year-old is all set to suit up for Monday night's wild-card matchup with the Steelers. Stingley will start opposite Kamari Lassiter (ankle/knee) or Tremon Smith, depending on Lassiter's game-day status.

Derek Stingley
CB HOU (6)
Thu 1/8/26 5:27 PM

Stingley (oblique) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
EDGE Analysis
Stingley managed to play through his oblique injury versus Indianapolis in Week 18, and he'll now have two more chances to prove himself capable of handling full practice reps in advance of Monday's wild-card round matchup against the Steelers. The star cornerback's availability will be crucial for Houston's defense, as the team prepares to embark on a hopeful playoff run.

Derek Stingley
CB HOU (6)
Fri 1/2/26 7:16 PM

Stingley (oblique) does not have an injury designation against the Colts on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Stingley had his practice reps limited during Week 18 prep while nursing an oblique injury, but he was able to fade an injury tag after logging a full session Friday. The fourth-year pro has accumulated 24 tackles (16 solo), 10 pass defenses (two interceptions and a pick-six) and one forced fumble in 11 games since the Texans' Week 6 bye.

Derek Stingley
CB HOU (6)
Thu 1/1/26 4:55 PM

Stingley (oblique) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
EDGE Analysis
Stingley was held out of Wednesday's practice while managing an oblique issue, but the fourth-year corner was able to log a limited session Thursday. Given that the Texans could still win the AFC South division title, Stingley would likely be available for Sunday's game against the Colts unless he were to suffer a setback. Friday's practice report will determine whether he enters Week 18 with an injury designation.

Derek Stingley
CB HOU (6)
Wed 12/31/25 6:23 PM

Stingley (oblique) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
EDGE Analysis
Stingley has managed to play through an oblique injury for each of the Texans' last two games, and with the AFC South title on the line, the fourth-year corner will likely play against the Colts on Sunday assuming he's cleared to do so, per Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle. Stingley will have two more chances to return to practice and potentially avoid an injury designation heading into Week 18.

Derek Stingley
CB HOU (6)
Tue 12/30/25 8:14 AM

Houston head coach DeMeco Ryans said Monday that Stingley and other starters will play Week 18 if healthy with the AFC South title still attainable, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Stingley has dealt with an oblique injury the last two games but suited up in each, playing a combined 98 percent of the defensive snaps. Houston can claim a third consecutive division title with a win and a Jacksonville loss. It could also slip to as low as seventh with a loss to the Colts on Sunday. If Stingley plays Week 18, it will be a second consecutive full regular season for the fourth-year cornerback, who missed a combined 14 games in his first two NFL campaigns.

Derek Stingley
CB HOU (6)
Thu 12/25/25 5:23 PM

Stingley (oblique) was a full participant in Thursday's practice and does not carry an injury designation for Saturday's game against the Chargers.
EDGE Analysis
Stingley has gained clearance to play Week 17 after logging a DNP/LP/FP practice slate. The standout cornerback played through his oblique injury Week 16 versus the Raiders, but the issue didn't prevent him from handling 100 percent of defensive snaps or recording the first pick-six of his NFL career. He's set to handle his usual every-down role on the road against Los Angeles.

Derek Stingley
CB HOU (6)
Wed 12/24/25 10:44 PM

Stingley (oblique) was a limited participant in Houston's practice Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Stingley popped up on the injury report Wednesday after scoring his first career touchdown during the Week 16 win over Las Vegas. The 2022 first-round pick managed to play through the injury last week and will look to do so once again during Saturday's matchup versus the Chargers.

Derek Stingley
CB HOU (6)
Mon 12/22/25 8:29 AM

Stingley had two tackles, forced one fumble and returned an interception for a touchdown in Sunday's 23-21 win over the Raiders in Week 16.
EDGE Analysis
Stingley, who was tagged as questionable due to an oblique injury, made an impact early, giving the Texans a lead 4:17 into the first quarter when he returned an interception 31 yards for a touchdown. It was the first pick-six of his NFL career and his fourth interception of the season.