HOUSTON – Texans veteran defensive tackle Hassan Ridgeway, a former San Francisco 49ers starter, was designated for return from injured reserve and returned to practice Wednesday afternoon.
Ridegway, 28, has been on injured reserve with a calf injury.
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The former Indianapolis Colts fourth-round draft pick from the University of Texas got hurt in the season opener against the Baltimore Ravens and was placed on injured reserve, missing the past five games. He is eligible to be placed on the active roster at any time during a 21-day practice window.
He was signed this offseason to a one-year, $4 million contract that includes $3 million in full guarantees with a $1 million signing bonus.
#Texans usual offensive line configuration @KPRC2 pic.twitter.com/tTNKcP9R9L
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Ridgeway has played for the 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles and Colts.
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Ridgeway has recorded 110 career tackles and 10 1/2 sacks with one forced fumble.
#Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud @CJ7STROUD getting ready for Sunday's road game against #Panthers @KPRC2 pic.twitter.com/B6VSXb6TbL
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He played in 12 games with seven starts last season for the 49ers and had 28 tackles and one sack with three tackles for losses and four quarterback hits.
#Texans Wednesday practice including Tank Dell in his second practice back from concussion @KPRC2 pic.twitter.com/ToEKJueDU5
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Meanwhile, Pro Bowl left offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil practiced on a limited basis Wednesday and the team is using the same offensive line configuration with Tytus Howard at left guard, Jarrett Patterson at center, Shaq Mason at right guard and George Fant at right tackle.
Defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins didn’t practice due to a knee injury, but is regarded as having a shot at playing Sunday.
Rookie wide receiver Tank Dell is practicing for the second consecutive day after missing one game with a concussion. Dell’s return to the lineup should provide a boost to the passing game. He participated fully, as did linebacker Blake Cashman (wrist), offensive guard Tytus Howard (hand), offensive lineman Josh Jones (hand), linebacker Denzel Perryman (hand) and nickel Tavierre Thomas (hand).
Veteran wide receiver Robert Woods is at practice, but not dressed out in football gear. He didn’t practice due to a foot injury. He previously dealt with bruised ribs sustained against the Atlanta Falcons.
The following players were limited: wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson (foot), tight end Brevin Jordan (foot), Ridgeway, safety Jimmie Ward (rest),
Aaron Wilson is a Texans and NFL reporter for KPRC 2 and click2houston.com