Texans inactives vs. Lions

The Texans have seven inactive players for Thursday's game against the Lions.

Texans inactives: WR DeVier Posey, CB Johnathan Joseph, RB Ben Tate, ILB Tim Dobbins, T Andrew Gardner, G Cody White, NT Shaun Cody.

Lineup changes: Earl Mitchell will start for Cody, Darryl Sharpton will start for Dobbins and Alan Ball will start for Joseph.

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