Texans Pro Bowl outside linebacker-defensive end Jadeveon Clowney didn't practice for the second day in a row Thursday due to a knee injury.
Clowney is expected to play Sunday against the 0-5 Cleveland Browns.
"I feel good," Clowney said before practice Thursday.
Cornerback Kareem Jackson returned to practice from a hamstring injury that held him out Wednesday.
Meanwhile, cornerbacks Johnathan Joseph (groin) (hamstring) and Kevin Johnson (sprained knee) didn't practice along with linebackers Benardrick McKinney (hip) and Ben Heeney (knee) and safety Corey Moore (concussion).