Activated from IR

The Texans activated Cole (wrist) from injured reserve, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Analysis: Cole underwent surgery to repair a dislocated wrist and had arthroscopic knee surgery in late September. The Texans began Cole's 21-day practice window last week. The second-year linebacker recorded nine tackles before going down in Week 3, and the Texans hope he will be a key piece for the team's stretch run.

Begins three-week practice window

Cole (wrist) began the 21-day practice window to return from injured reserve Wednesday.

Analysis: Starting Wednesday, the Texans have the next 21 days to decide if Cole should return this season. Head coach Bill O'Brien has voiced his optimism as to whether Cole can return in 2018. Cole can return to practice Wednesday but isn't eligible to play -- if the team decides he can play -- until Dec. 9 against the Colts.

Good chance to play again in 2018

Coach Bill O'Brien said that Cole (wrist) has a "good chance" to return from injured reserve and play again during the 2018 season, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Analysis: Cole was placed on injured reserve during late September after undergoing wrist and knee surgery, and he was initially expected to miss the entire 2018 season. If the second-year linebacker is able to eventually resume practicing and return to the field this season, he'll serve as a depth option and special teams asset.

Undergoes wrist and knee surgery

Cole underwent wrist and knee surgery Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Analysis: Cole dislocated his wrist during Sunday's loss to the Giants and was subsequently placed on injured reserve Monday. Per the report, the second-year linebacker's knee also went under the knife, though that surgery would've been delayed until a later date if not for his wrist needing immediate attention. Cole will miss the rest of the season and will attempt to fully recover in time for training camp in 2019.

Lands on IR

Cole suffered a dislocated wrist in Sunday's game against the Giants and was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: Cole's injury went unreported Sunday because the linebacker kept quiet in an effort to remain on the field. Now, Cole's season is likely over, and the Texans may look to sign another inside linebacker to assist with their depth at the position.

Cole (hamstring) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Analysis: This is the first full practice that Cole has managed to put together since he suffered the hamstring strain back in Week 6. He looks to now be on track to return to the field as a depth option in the Texans' front seven.

Cole (hamstring) was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Analysis: Cole did not practice again this week and has not done so since sustaining the Grade 2 hamstring strain in Week 6. There's no clear timetable on his recovery at this point, but he'll likely need to string together multiple practices before a return is truly considered.

Cole (hamstring) will not play in the Texans' Week 10 matchup against the Rams.

Analysis: Cole, who has been sidelined since suffering a Grade 2 hamstring strain in Week 6, has been unable to practice, so this decision comes as no surprise. He will now move his sights on to a potential Week 11 return.