1:55 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) (groin) returned to practice Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

4:23 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lions.

1:15 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) (groin) remained sidelined at practice Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

2:56 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) (groin) didn't practice Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

1:52 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) (groin) has been ruled out for Thursday night's game against the Jets.

7:13 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) (groin) was a non-participant on Tuesday's practice estimate, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

4:49 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) (groin) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated practice report, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

8:17 AM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) had one carry for four yards in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Colts in Week 8. He also returned two kickoffs for 78 yards.

8:52 AM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) rushed twice for two yards and returned one kickoff for 42 yards in Sunday's 24-22 loss to Green Bay in Week 7.

5:25 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) (hamstring) rushed eight times for 76 yards and a touchdown while catching his only target for one yard in Sunday's 41-21 win over the Patriots.

6:18 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) (hamstring) doesn't carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Patriots.

5:22 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) (hamstring) was a full practice participant Thursday, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.

5:31 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) (hamstring) was limited at practice Wednesday.

3:16 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) (hamstring) was at practice Wednesday, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.

11:37 AM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bills.

3:24 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills after logging a limited practice Friday.

12:41 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) (hamstring) was present for Friday's practice, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

1:24 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) (hamstring) remained sidelined at practice Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

3:03 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) (hamstring) didn't practice Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

4:18 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

12:44 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) (hamstring) wasn't present for the initial portion of Friday's practice, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

2:03 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) (hamstring) is not practicing Thursday but the Texans are increasingly optimistic about his recovery progress, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

2:05 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) (hamstring) isn't practicing Wednesday, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.

3:33 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

1:28 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) (hamstring) didn't participate in practice Thursday, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle and Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston report.

1:53 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) (hamstring) is not participating in Wednesday's practice, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

6:56 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday night's game against the Bears.

4:11 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) (hamstring) did not practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears.

12:37 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) (hamstring) is not present at the portion of Friday's practice open to the media, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

4:43 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) (hamstring) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

9:52 AM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) had three carries for 16 yards in Sunday's 29-27 win over the Colts in Week 1.

9:24 AM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) head coach DeMeco Ryans said Thursday that the blocking in front of Pierce has contributed to his 1.1 yards per carry average during two preseason games, Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 reports.

3:42 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) started and gained five yards on four carries in Saturday's preseason game against the Giants. He also returned one kickoff for 18 yards.

7:01 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) isn't slated to play in Thursday's Hall of Fame Game against the Bears, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

8:47 AM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) is expected to play extensively in Thursday's Hall of Fame Game against Chicago, Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 Houston reports.

9:57 AM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) has shown improvement in the first days of training camp, John Harris of the Texans' official site reports.

8:11 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) Nick Caserio said Tuesday that he expects Pierce to be "a big part" of the Houston offense this upcoming season, Tyler Milner of Sports Radio 610 reports.

4:47 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) looks slated to work as the backup to Joe Mixon, DJ Bien-Amie of ESPN reports.

6:39 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) finished the 2023 season with 145 carries for 416 yards and two touchdowns along with 13 receptions (17 targets) for 101 receiving yards over 14 regular-season games.

10:16 AM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) had three carries for zero yards and played six snaps on offense in Saturday's 45-14 wild-card playoff victory over Cleveland.

1:44 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) returned one kickoff for 30 yards and did not play on offense in Saturday's 23-19 win over the Colts in Week 18.

8:47 AM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) rushed eight times for 16 yards, caught his lone target for five yards and returned one kickoff for 21 yards in Sunday's 26-3 win over the Titans.

9:14 AM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) returned five kickoffs for 174 yards, including a touchdown, in Sunday's 36-22 loss to the Browns in Week 16. He added three carries for six yards and caught one of two targets for 10 yards.

3:13 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) had to learn a new scheme this season, which may be a contributing factor to the decrease in production during his second NFL campaign, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

7:18 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) rushed the ball once for three yards in Sunday's 19-16 win over the Titans.

4:45 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) rushed four times for nine yards and caught his only target for minus-2 yards in Sunday's 30-6 loss to the Jets.

6:30 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) (ankle) rushed five times for 14 yards and caught his only target for four yards in Sunday's 24-21 loss to the Jaguars.

11:40 AM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

4:04 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) Texans list Pierce (ankle) as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

4:54 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) (ankle) was a full practice participant Wednesday.

1:46 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) (ankle) is taking part in practice Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

4:32 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

12:31 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) (ankle) was present for Friday's practice, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

1:20 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) (ankle) remained sidelined at practice Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

2:34 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) (ankle) isn't practicing Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

4:25 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) (ankle) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

12:39 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) (ankle) wasn't present for Friday's practice, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

1:28 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) (ankle) didn't practice Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

1:33 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) (ankle) isn't in line to practice Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

4:09 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

1:20 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) (ankle) is expected to miss Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

1:24 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) (ankle) remained sidelined at practice Thursday, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.

5:50 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) missed practice Wednesday due to an ankle injury.

3:23 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) didn't practice Wednesday, Drew Dougherty of the Texans' official site reports.

6:01 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) carried the ball 12 times for 46 yards in Sunday's 15-13 loss to the Panthers.

2:20 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) said Friday that this season has been like another rookie year for him, but he currently feels "amazing" and believes the Texans are "really close" to establishing a successful running game, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

4:27 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) rushed 13 times for 34 yards and wasn't targeted in Sunday's 20-13 win over the Saints.

7:49 AM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) is averaging fewer yards after contact and per carry than he had as a rookie in 2022.

6:30 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) rushed 20 times for 66 yards and brought in his only target for 16 yards in the Texans' 21-19 loss to the Texans on Sunday.

5:01 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

5:39 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) was listed as a limited practice participant Wednesday due to a knee injury, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.

4:43 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) carried the ball 24 times for 81 yards and caught one of two targets for 27 yards in Sunday's 30-6 win over the Steelers.

7:03 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) rushed 14 times for 31 yards and a touchdown and brought in all three targets for 28 yards in the Texans' 37-17 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.

6:28 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) rushed 15 times for 31 yards and brought in two of three targets for four yards in the Texans' 31-20 loss to the Colts on Sunday.

6:36 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) rushed 11 times for 38 yards and brought in two of three targets for nine yards in the Texans' 25-9 loss to the Ravens on Sunday.

5:52 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) expects to play in Saturday's preseason game against the Dolphins, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

6:43 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) isn't in line to play in Thursday's preseason opener against the Patriots, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

10:14 AM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) said he is "on schedule" in his recovery from an ankle injury suffered Dec. 11 against the Cowboys, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.

4:41 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) Texans placed Pierce (ankle) on injured reserve Saturday, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.

4:23 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

11:24 AM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) (ankle) is not participating in the portion of Friday's practice open to the media, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

4:07 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) (ankle) remained sidelined at practice Thursday, Aaron Wilson of Sports Talk 790 reports.

5:43 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday.

6:01 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) (ankle) is expected to miss Sunday's matchup against the Chiefs, Brooks Kubena and Jonathan Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

9:04 AM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) indicate Pierce sustained a high-ankle sprain and could miss one-to-two weeks, Aaron Wilson reports for KPRC2 in Houston.

9:25 AM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) (ankle) was seen limping in the locker room following Sunday's 27-23 loss to the Cowboys in Week 14, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

3:50 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) was forced out of Sunday's game against the Cowboys with an ankle injury.

10:02 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) rushed the ball 18 times for 73 yards in Sunday's 27-14 loss to the Browns. He added three receptions on three targets for 22 yards.

6:13 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) rushed five times for eight yards and brought in three of six targets for eight yards in the Texans' 30-15 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday.

5:51 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) rushed 10 times for eight yards and secured two of three targets for nine yards in the Texans' 23-10 loss to the Commanders on Sunday.

5:26 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) rushed 26 times for 99 yards and a touchdown while catching three of five targets for 14 yards in Sunday's 13-6 win over Jacksonville.

4:08 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) rushed 14 times for 131 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 34-24 loss to the Chargers. He also caught all six of his targets for eight yards.

5:41 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) (hip) returned to a full practice Thursday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

5:59 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) (hip) was limited at practice Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

8:41 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) carried the ball 20 times for 80 yards in Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Bears. He added two receptions for 21 yards.

9:56 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) head coach Lovie Smith said Pierce needs to be more involved in the offense, Brooks Kubena of the Chronicle reports. "We need to get Dameon more touches," Smith said Wednesday.

9:56 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) head coach Lovie Smith said Pierce needs to be more involved in the offense, Brooks Kubena of the Chronicle reports. "We need to get Dameon more touches," Smith said Wednesday.

8:45 AM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) head coach Lovie Smith suggested Red Burkhead played more than Pierce because the rookie is not the lead back for passing situations, the Texans' official site reports. "As we look at the plays now, Rex got a chance to carry the ball more. Passing plays, passing situations, Rex was our lead back in that situation, so that's kind of what happened," the coach said.

8:45 AM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) head coach Lovie Smith suggested Red Burkhead played more than Pierce because the rookie is not the lead back for passing situations, the Texans' official site reports. "As we look at the plays now, Rex got a chance to carry the ball more. Passing plays, passing situations, Rex was our lead back in that situation, so that's kind of what happened," the coach said.

6:36 PM - Dameon Pierce (Hou) rushed 11 times for 33 yards and secured his only target for six yards in the Texans' 20-20 tie with the Colts on Sunday.