Report: Texans CB Derek Stingley could miss several weeks with hamstring injury

Some tough news came out of the Houston Texans facility this week as second-year cornerback Derek Stingley was hurt.

According to Texans reporter Aaron Wilson, Stingley suffered a hamstring injury that could place him on Injured Reserve (IR), where he would have to miss a minimum of four games. Here was that report:

“Derek Stingley Jr. injured his hamstring during practice Wednesday and could miss several games after undergoing a magnetic resonance imaging exam that determined the severity of the damage, according to league sources.

“Stingley is now a strong candidate to be placed on injured reserve, per sources. Under NFL rules, Stingley would miss a minimum of four games before he can return to the active roster.”

Stingley was the No. 3 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft for the Texans and was just beginning his second season with the team before this injury. Hopefully, he avoids anything serious and can get right back on the field.

Stingley sets expectations for year two

Year Two with the Houston Texans is underway for Derek Stingley Jr., the former first-round pick. Stingley was able to find success as a rookie but with a new head coach coming into the building, he is looking to up the level. Considering he was a good cover corner last season, it may be difficult to improve.

One area Stingley can already see improvement in is his field vision. The defensive back feels like the game is playing out in front of him a little more, potentially slowing down as well. Stingley has worked on being able to process what is unfolding in front of his eyes. Thus far, it’s paying off in a big way.

“Oh, I feel like I’ve improved and I’m seeing the whole field at a faster rate,” Stingley Jr. said via KPRC 2. “I could kind of see it last year and in the years before that, but Year One to Year Two, you can see the pace a little bit more. Nothing’s really unexpected. Nothing really catches you off-guard anymore. I mean, it’s nice.”

Working with Houston Strength and Conditioning coach Mike Eubanks is helping the process move along. The two apparently work together every single day, with Stingley being able to add muscle to his frame.

“I put in a lot of work every day with coach Mike,” Stingley said. “I didn’t even realize it until I started seeing everybody saying, ‘You got big, you got swole.’ Even when I was in high school, I always had muscle. It is a little different now.”

Stingley played in nine games as a rookie, not allowing a single touchdown in coverage. He got his hands on an interception as well while recording five defended passes. Some of the NFL’s best wide receivers were on the other side of the Texans’ first-year player. A huge test, even for someone drafted No. 3 overall.