Houston Texans news Today, Thursday, November 5

No. 1 in the 30-second version

Giants RB Cam Skattebo misses practice with hamstring injury; Eagles game status unclear.

Skattebo said he felt something in his hamstring near the end of the Week 7 win over Houston, and it is still an issue after the bye, per ProFootballTalk. Head coach John Harbaugh said we'll see when asked about Skattebo's availability for Sunday's game against Philadelphia. Linebacker Abdul Carter also missed practice with illness, but Harbaugh indicated no concern about Carter's status.

Source: ProFootballTalk

No. 2 in the 30-second version

Texans RB David Montgomery will miss Sunday's game against the Chargers with a groin injury.

Coach DeMeco Ryans called Montgomery week-to-week and said he has made progress. Montgomery has missed the past two games after an Oct. 11 injury against the Titans, and Woody Marks has 49 carries for 184 yards over the past three games.

Source: ProFootballTalk

No. 3 in the 30-second version

Texans sign DT Naquan Jones from the 49ers' practice squad and waive DT Jaden Crumedy.

Battle Red Blog reports that Jones, who failed to make Houston's initial 53-man roster, appeared in three games for San Francisco with two tackles and one pressure. Crumedy, who was signed off Green Bay's practice squad in September, had six tackles and a QB hit in six games, and has cleared waivers and been signed to Houston's practice squad. Jones will replace Crumedy on the defensive tackle depth chart.

Source: Battle Red Blog

Lions' Campbell has full movement in lower body after neck injury.

Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell offered an update on Wednesday on his progress via an official statement from the team. Campbell has been hospitalized since taking a hit in Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings that caused him to be carted away on a stretcher.

Sources: ESPN · ProFootballTalk · NY Post Sports · CBS Sports

Rams cornerback Jaylen Watson out for season after shoulder surgery; Packers open Micah Parsons' practice window.

Watson re-aggravated a shoulder injury in the Rams' Week 8 win over the Chargers, and Sean McVay said doctors advised the team to shut him down. Watson, on a three-year, $51 million contract, had 24 tackles and an interception in seven games. Packers fan site Acme Packing Company reports that Parsons, coming off a torn ACL last season, said his knee feels great and that he may be back on the roster around Week 12.

Sources: CBS Sports · USA TODAY Sports · ProFootballTalk · Acme Packing Company

Eagles' DeVonta Smith and Saquon Barkley sat out Wednesday's practice, and Smith is likely to miss another game.

Smith (hamstring) and Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) did not practice and are on track to miss a third straight game, according to ProFootballTalk. Barkley missed practice with hamstring and back injuries after playing 22 snaps Sunday against the Commanders and 10 the week before against the Cowboys. Jihaad Campbell, Michael Carter, Britain Covey and Jonathan Jones also did not practice, while kicker Jake Elliott, Jonathan Greenard and Jalyx Hunt were limited.

Sources: USA TODAY Sports · ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports · ProFootballTalk · Bleeding Green Nation

Jauan Jennings chose to stay with the Vikings rather than return to the 49ers, Kyle Shanahan confirmed.

Fox Sports' Jay Glazer reported over the weekend that San Francisco and Minnesota had a deal in place, and Shanahan said that report was accurate but not fully detailed. Shanahan said the 49ers had a FaceTime call with Jennings, who told him he was happy with the Vikings, and that there was no bad blood. Jennings has six catches on 10 targets in six games this season, according to the NY Post.

Sources: ProFootballTalk · NY Post Sports · ESPN · Niners Nation

Ravens are finalizing a trade for Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett as Lamar Jackson's injury clouds Baltimore's season.

ESPN, citing sources, reported the trade is being finalized, and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said it is expected to be completed this weekend. Jackson's injury is reported as potentially season-ending, and Tyler Huntley is not expected to play again this year. Brissett has 1,719 yards, 10 touchdowns and seven interceptions this season, and Joe Fagnano is still expected to start Thursday against Jacksonville.

Sources: ESPN · CBS Sports · Baltimore Beatdown · Behind the Steel Curtain