Houston Texans coach Lovie Smith said he expects rookie cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. to be ready for Week 1.
"Yes, I do," Smith said. "Whenever a player is coming out with a major injury, this ramp-up period, that's what it's for. We're going to ease him into it. He's healthy, seeing him run around. We had him doing a few plays... So he's on schedule."
Stingley, the Texans' No. 3 overall pick, played in only three of LSU's 13 games in 2021 after suffering a Lisfranc injury in his left foot.
He hasn't practiced in team drills throughout OTAs or training camp as the Texans are monitoring his reps.