Simon (chest) is questionable to play in Saturday's game against the Patriots.

EDGE Analysis

Simon has dealt with a nagging chest injury since late November, forcing him to miss six of the last seven games. If he is ultimately ruled out, Akeem Dent will likely replace him in the starting lineup.

Simon (chest) was limited in practice Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Simon missed six of the last seven contests due to a chest aliment but his limited participation in practice Wednesday is a promising sign that he may be able to make his return for Saturday's divisional tilt with the Patriots. Look for more updates to come throughout the practice week. Should he be ruled out again, expect Akeem Dent to start at outside linebacker.

Simon (chest) was ruled out for the Texans' wild-card playoff game Saturday against the Raiders, The Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Simon is a starter at outside linebacker for the Texans and his absence will downgrade Houston's D/ST unit.

Simon (chest) is a game-time decision for Saturday's tilt against the Raiders, Sarah Barshop of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Simon missed five of the Texans last six games due to his chest injury, the lone game he played being Week 16. It's possible he could've given it a go in the regular season finale but the Texans rested him while they had nothing to play for. Akeem Dent will figure to see extra time once again if Simon is sidelined Saturday.

Simon (chest) was ruled out of Sunday's game versus the Titans.

EDGE Analysis

Simon returned from a four-game absence due to a chest injury last weekend versus the Bengals. While it isn't clear if he'd suffered some sort of setback during the game, the Texans presumably aren't risking his health with nothing to gain by winning Sunday's contest.

Simon (chest) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Simon was able to return from a pectoral injury in Week 16 following a four-game absence, but may be held out during the regular season finale with the Texans' playoff spot secure. This would open the door for Akeem Dent and Ufomba Kamalu to see increased roles at outside linebacker.

Simon (chest) was a limited participant for Wednesday's practice.

EDGE Analysis

Simon, who missed the last four games with a pectoral injury, practiced for the first time since sustaining the injury. The fourth-year linebacker has 50 tackles and 3.5 sacks through 10 games.

Simon (chest) won't play in Sunday's matchup with the Jaguars.

EDGE Analysis

Simon will be missing his fourth straight game on Sunday, meaning Akeem Dent will see an extended role once again. Simon has yet to practice since suffering his injury and he's in danger of missing next week's tilt against the Bengals too.

Simon (chest) will not play Sunday against the Colts.

EDGE Analysis

Simon will miss his third straight contest due to a chest aliment, leaving Akeem Dent to see expanded action Sunday. Look for more updates on Simon's status to come next week during practice.

Head coach Bill O'Brien said Simon (knee) will not play in Week 13 against the Packers, Drew Dougherty of the Texans' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Simon hurt his chest in Week 11 against the Raiders and was unable to play Sunday against the Chargers. Akeem Dent will take over in the interim.