Texans Rule Out Danielle Hunter and Azeez Al-Shaair Against Browns

The Houston Texans ruled out defensive end Danielle Hunter and linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair on Friday for Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns. Hunter has a hamstring injury. The Texans’ final injury report listed a groin injury and a personal matter for Al-Shaair.

Hunter and defensive end Will Anderson Jr. were limited Thursday and missed practice Friday. The Houston Chronicle reported that both were hurt in Thursday’s practice. Anderson is questionable with an ankle injury. Al-Shaair missed all three practices.

Wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. is also out with a hamstring injury. Running back Woody Marks practiced fully Friday and has no game designation. David Montgomery is questionable with a groin injury after practicing fully Friday.

Houston tied its franchise record with eight sacks against the Los Angeles Chargers last week. Hunter has four sacks this season, second on the team. Deshaun Watson will start for Cleveland after sitting out against New Orleans. The Browns said Watson cleared concussion protocol Nov. 7.

Houston’s defense pursues the ball against the Chargers at SoFi Stadium on Nov. 8, 2026. Photo: Jordan McKendrick / Houston Texans.