Kurt Hinish could be making his season debut when the Houston Texans travel to Lambeau Field.
The veteran defensive lineman was activated off the injured reserve list on Tuesday.
We have activated Kurt Hinish from the Reserve/Injured list. pic.twitter.com/14nyH04yEk
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) October 15, 2024
A third-year defensive tackle out of Notre Dame, Hinsh was placed on the injured reserve after training camp with a calf injury. Houston chose to begin his 21-day recovery window last week, but he’s been limited at practice.
Last season, Hinish finished with 22 tackles, two tackles for loss and a sack.
Hinish could factor into the rotation immediately with Mario Edwards Jr. being suspended for four games without pay for violating the NFL’s substances of abuse policy.
The longtime defensive lineman won’t be eligible for reinstatement until Nov. 11 following Week 10’s matchup against the Detroit Lions on Sunday Night Football.
Houston also is expected to have defensive tackle Denico Autry join the team following his six-game suspension. Autry, who signed a two-year deal this offseason following a breakout 11.5-sack season with the Tennessee Titans, was suspended on July 29 for violating the NFL’s policy against performance-enhancing substances.
Kickoff against Green Bay is scheduled for noon CT.
