Pierce (hamstring) didn't participate in practice Thursday, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle and Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston report.

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With both Pierce and Joe Mixon (ankle) poised to log back-to-back 'DNPs,' what (if anything) they are able to do Friday will be telling with regard to their chances of facing the Vikings on Sunday. In the event that both are unavailable this weekend, Cam Akers would be in line to lead the Texans' backfield versus Minnesota, according to Wilson.

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Collins (hip/foot) was limited at practice Thursday.

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Schultz (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

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Jordan (knee), who the Texans placed on injured reserve Wednesday, is out for the season due to a torn ACL, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

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Akers took first-team snaps at practices Wednesday and Thursday while Joe Mixon (ankle) and Dameon Pierce (hamstring) sitting out both sessions, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

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Jordan, who the Texans placed on injured reserve Wednesday due to a knee injury, is reportedly recovering from a torn ACL, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

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