Not much changed from Wednesday's injury report to Thursday's report. The only player to have a change in their practice status was outside linebacker Jesse Nading who was upgraded to a full participant for Thursday's practice. Nading has been bothered by a knee injury and is looking like he will play against Carolina.
Here is a look at the full Houston Texans injury report for Thursday, Dec. 15:
| Name | Position | Injury | Practice Status | Game Status |
| Mike Brisiel | G | Ankle | Did Not Participate | - |
| Andre Johnson | WR | Hamstring | Did Not Participate | - |
| Sherrick McManis | CB | Ankle | Did Not Participate | - |
| Mister Alexander | LB | Shoulder | Full Participant | - |
| Jason Allen | CB | Thumb | Full Participant | - |
| Garrett Graham | TE | Hamstring | Full Participant | - |
| Brandon Harris | CB | Hip | Full Participant | - |
| Lawrence Vickers | RB | Hamstring | Full Participant | - |
| J.J. Watt | DE | Hand | Full Participant | - |
| T.J. Yates | QB | Right Elbow | Full Participant | - |
| Jesse Nading | DE | Calf | Full Participant | - |
| Joel Dreessen | TE | Knee | Limited Participant | - |
| Chris Myers | C | Knee | Limited Participant | - |
| Tim Bulman | DE | Knee | Limited Participant | - |
| Kevin Walter | WR | Knee | Limited Participant | - |
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