Ridgeway (Achilles) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 29-year-old defensive tackle suffered a torn right Achilles during the Texans' Week 9 win over the Buccaneers, so it's no surprise that he's been placed on IR. Ridgeway appeared in only three games this year, recording six total tackles. Kurt Hinish is expected to see more work on the Texans' defensive line with Ridgeway missing the remainder of the season.

Ridgeway tore his right Achilles in Sunday's Week 9 win over Tampa Bay and won't return this season, Aaron Wilson of click2houston.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ridgeway missed five games earlier this season with a calf injury before being activated ahead of Week 8. He was filling for usual starter Sheldon Rankins (knee) at defensive tackle this past Sunday but left the game early in the second half with what has now been confirmed as an Achilles tear. Ridgeway will consequently undergo season-ending surgery and head to injured reserve. Meanwhile, Rankins could return to face Cincinnati in Week 10, but if he's unable to go, Kurt Hinish would likely step into his role.

Ridgeway (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

EDGE Analysis

Ridgeway had difficulty putting weight on his right leg when he exited early in the second half. He had been seeing extra work with Sheldon Rankins (knee) inactive; however, now Kurt Hinish should see the bulk of reserve snaps at defensive tackle.

Ridgeway suffered an ankle injury during Sunday's game against the Buccaneers and is questionable to return.

EDGE Analysis

The defensive tackle left the field after the first play of the second half and had trouble putting weight on his right leg, per Adam Wexler of SportsTalk 790 in Houston. Ridgeway had been filling in for Sheldon Rankins, who missed Sunday's game with a knee injury. Their absences may open up playing time for third-stringer Kurt Hinish.

The Texans activated Ridgeway from the injured reserve list Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ridgeway was placed on IR after sustaining a calf injury in Week 1. He was designated to return Wednesday after logging a practice session and will be available for the Texans' Week 8 contest against the Panthers.

Ridgeway (calf) was designated to return from injured reserve and was a limited participant at the Texans' practice Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Ridgeway has been unavailable since Sept. 13 after he suffered a calf injury in Week 1 versus the Ravens. The defensive tackle will now have a 21-day window to return to the active roster or he'll remain on IR until the end of the season. His ability to practice Wednesday bodes well for his chances to play sooner rather than later.

Ridgeway (calf) was placed on IR on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Ridgeway will miss at least four games as a result of this move, so his earliest return date will be Week 6 against the Saints. Houston is on bye the following week, so there's a good chance the veteran defensive tackle won't play again until Week 8 or later. Ridgeway was injured in the season opener against the Ravens.

Ridgeway (calf) will not return Sunday against the Ravens.

EDGE Analysis

Ridgeway was initially questionable to return upon his departure, but now he has officially been ruled out. The veteran defensive tackle collected two tackles before his exit.

Ridgeway is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Ravens due to a calf injury.

EDGE Analysis

Ridgeway collected two tackles before exiting during the second half Sunday, as he's slated to play a reserve role behind top defensive tackles Maliek Collins and Sheldon Rankins this season. With the 28-year-old Ridgeway sidelined for the time being, Kurt Hinish will likely step up into a larger role for the remainder of fourth quarter.

Ridgeway (arm) is practicing Wednesday, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ridgeway suffered the injury during practice Aug. 14 and at the time was considered day-to-day. However, the 28-year-old is now fully healed and ready once again to prepare for the team's season opener against the Ravens.