Houston Texans right tackle Trent Brown returned to the practice field Thursday, giving Houston another option at the position before Sunday’s game against the Indianapolis Colts. Brown has started both regular-season games and could remain the starter if his progress continues. He had been listed with wrist and knee injuries.
Brown was chosen for the starting job after Braden Smith sustained a preseason foot injury. Smith is on injured reserve for the season’s first four weeks. In two games, Brown has allowed eight pressures, drawn four penalties and given up one sack.
Wide receiver Nico Collins was not at practice, marking his second absence this week and his fourth straight missed session since his injury. The available report does not include further information about Collins’ condition. Blake Fisher and Nate Thomas are the other tackles listed behind Brown.
Fisher entered the Texans as a second-round selection in 2024, and Thomas arrived through a trade completed during roster cutdowns.
