The Texans are shuffling the deck at inside linebacker with leading tackle Zach Cunningham out for at least a few weeks with a knee injury.
Cunningham got hurt against the Miami Dolphins.
The Texans are going to plug in outside linebackers Brennan Scarlett and Peter Kalambayi as well as backups Josh Keyes and Brian Peters. The Texans are optimistic that Kalambayi will return from a concussion this week as well as Peters from an ankle injury.
Inside linebacker Dylan Cole is on injured reserve with a dislocated wrist and knee injury that required surgeries. He is eligible to be designated for return this season.