Howard (ankle) is officially active for Sunday's game against Baltimore.

EDGE Analysis

Howard will make the start despite only suiting up in limited fashion for practice during the week. Now healthy, Howard is expected to handle his usual starting role at right tackle.

Howard (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Ravens.

EDGE Analysis

Howard was limited in practice all week. QB Deshaun Watson was sacked four times in Week 1, so missing Howard could make it a tough afternoon against Baltimore. His final status will be revealed at 2:55 p.m. EDT on Sunday.

Offensive coordinator Tim Kelly said Tuesday that Howard (knee) has made improvements after having "learned the tricks of the trade" as a rookie.

EDGE Analysis

"Instead of focusing on what his assignment is, he's able to focus on the execution of it," Kelly said, "being physical and doing all the things we ask them to do in that offensive line room." Howard served as the Texans' starting right tackle through the eight games he way healthy in 2019, but his inaugural campaign was cut short due to knee surgery. Now fully recovered, the 24-year-old will look to log a full 16-game slate in 2020.

Howard (knee) is progressing well in recovery and should be ready for the offseason program, Drew Dougherty of the Texans' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

When Howard was ready, he was the team's starting right tackle. However, the 23-year-old only suited up eight times in his rookie season, which ended after undergoing surgery to repair meniscus damage in his right knee. Given his current recovery, Howard should be fully cleared for training camp.

Howard underwent successful surgery to repair meniscus damage in his right knee Thursday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Howard will remain on injured reserve for the rest of the 2019 season, but he should be good to go for offseason workouts. The Texans are counting at Chris Clark to draw the start at right tackle down the stretch.

Howard (knee) was put on IR by Houston on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

This news rules Howard out for the remainder of the season. Chris Clark will likely move into the starting role at right tackle.

Howard (knee) is listed as doubtful for Sunday night's game against the Patriots, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Howard was able to practice on a limited basis all week but is nonetheless unlikely to play Sunday. Chris Clark is in line to replace the 23-year-old if he is unable to suit up.

Howard (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Jaguars in London.

EDGE Analysis

Howard will be making his return to action after missing the previous two contests with a partially torn MCL in his knee. While the starting right tackle is back in the fold, the Texans will be without their top left tackle (Laremy Tunsil, shoulder) in Week 9.

Howard (knee) is officially listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Jaguars.

EDGE Analysis

After practicing in limited fashion to start the week, Howard was able to log consecutive workloads Thursday and Friday. Thus, he appears to be sitting more on the probable side of his designation, but final conformation on his status will come closer to game time.

Howard (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

EDGE Analysis

Howard appears to have fully recovered from his lingering knee issue. After a two-game absence, the rookie first-round pick looks set to retake the field Week 9 and start at right tackle.