Tops RB depth chart over Marks and Brooks
Montgomery is one of three running backs on Houston's 53-man roster, along with Woody Marks and British Brooks, Jared Koch of SI.com reports.
Montgomery is ticketed for a prominent role after coming over from Detroit in an offseason trade, but it remains to be seen just how much Marks cuts into Montgomery's usage. The 230-pound Montgomery is much better-suited for running inside and short-yardage work than the 208-pound Marks, but Montgomery recorded only 76 receptions across the past three regular seasons in Detroit, so the shifty Marks could siphon away opportunities in passing situations.
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Tank Dell
Won't return for Week 5
Dell (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Titans.
Tank Dell
Remains limited in practice Thursday
Dell (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Tank Dell
Limited in return to practice
Dell (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Tank Dell
Ready to practice Wednesday
The Texans opened Dell's (knee) 21-day practice window Wednesday.
Kayshon Boutte
Remains quiet in Week 4 loss
Boutte caught three of four targets for 36 yards in Sunday's 34-30 loss to the Cowboys.
Woody Marks
Reaches end zone in defeat
Marks rushed six times for 22 yards and a touchdown while failing to reel in his only target during Sunday's 34-30 loss to the Cowboys.
Dalton Schultz
Quiet in Week 4 loss
Schultz caught both of his targets for nine yards in Sunday's 34-30 loss to the Cowboys.
Tank Dell
Expected to practice Week 5
Head coach DeMeco Ryans said Monday that he expects the Texans to open Dell's (knee) 21-day practice window this week, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Productive showing in Week 4
Fairbairn converted all three field-goal attempts and all three point-after tries in Sunday's 34-30 loss to the Cowboys.
David Montgomery
Bottled up in Week 4 loss
Montgomery carried the ball 10 times for 24 yards and added 19 receiving yards on a hook-and-ladder play in Sunday's 34-30 loss to the Cowboys.