Pierre-Louis (groin) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pierre-Louis suffered the injury in the Texans' 16-9 loss to the Broncos on Sunday. Although he was able to limp off of the field, he ultimately was carted to the locker room from the sideline. With the move to IR, Pierre-Louis is guaranteed to miss at least the next four games, with a return Week 8 against the Titans being the first game he'll be eligible to play. In Pierre-Louis' absence, Blake Cashman may take over the former's minimal role.

Pierre-Louis is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Broncos due to a groin injury, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pierre-Louis limped off the field in the second half of Sunday's matchup and later was carted to the locker room. If he's unable to return, Neville Hewitt should see an increased role for the Texans.

The Texans released Pierre-Louis on Tuesday, Mark Lane of USA Today reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pierre-Louis appeared in nine games with Houston last season, in which span he mostly contributed on special teams. The 30-year-old veteran could be a candidate to reunite with the Texans later during the 2022 season, after the team has opened up more roster spots.

Pierre-Louis (undisclosed) practiced for the first time in just under one week Monday, Deepi Sidhu of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pierre-Louis has not practiced since being sidelined with an unclear injury last Tuesday. The 30-year-old, who recorded 10 tackles while playing the bulk of his 219 total snaps on special teams (191) over nine games, is expected to slot into a starting role at outside linebacker in 2022.

Pierre-Louis was held out of practice for a second consecutive day Wednesday due to an undisclosed injury, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pierre-Louis, who is a projected starter at outside linebacker, has been replaced in practice the last two days by Jake Hansen.

Pierre-Louis was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 30-year-old was placed on the COVID list Dec. 31, missing the Texans Week 17 loss to the 49ers. Pierre-Louis returns to the team just in time to be available for their season finale against the Titans on Sunday.

Pierre-Louis was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday after testing positive for the virus.

EDGE Analysis

Pierre-Louis is in danger of being sidelined for the second time in the last four games, as he's unlikely to clear the NFL's COVID-19 return-to-play protocol in advance of Sunday's contest against San Francisco. He's played primarily on special teams this season, so his absence likely wouldn't have a significant effect on Houston's defense.

Pierre-Louis (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game the Jaguars.

EDGE Analysis

Pierre-Louis practiced in limited fashion throughout the week, and he'll now be set to return after a one-game absence. He's played primarily on special teams this season but could be in for an expanded role with Christian Kirksey (undisclosed) sidelined.

Pierre-Louis (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against Jacksonville.

EDGE Analysis

Pierre-Louis was held out of Houston's Week 14 loss to the Seahawks, though he's since returned to field for a trio of limited practices. If he's able to suit up for the matchup against Jacksonville, Pierre-Louis should see the majority of his playing time on special teams.

Pierre-Louis (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Seahawks.

EDGE Analysis

Pierre-Louis didn't practice Friday, so it's not surprising to see him ruled out for Week 14. In his absence, Garret Wallow may see a few extra snaps in reserve of Christian Kirksey.