Texans rule out Keke Coutee, Tytus Howard

NEW ORLEANS --- Texans wide receiver Keke Coutee was ruled out for a Monday night game against the New Orleans Saints.

He was questionable on the injury report along with rookie offensive guard Tytus Howard, who was also ruled out with a broken finger.

DeAndre Carter is expected to see more playing time with Coutee out.

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Senio Kelemete will start at left guard with Howard out.

Coutee has been dealing with a sprained ankle suffered in the preseason opener against the Green Bay Packers. He was limited all week in practice and the Texans rested him to prevent the ankle from becoming a long-term problem after the former Texas Tech standout…