Brown is active Sunday against the Falcons, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Having Brown back at left tackle will be a boost to Arian Foster and Ryan Mallett, as he's arguably the team's best offensive lineman.

Brown (thumb) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons, the Houston Chronicle reports.

Brown has been described as a game-time decision by coach Bill O'Brien, but after practicing on a limited basis Friday, the offensive tackle appears to have a solid chance to re-enter the team's offensive line mix in Week 4.

Brown (thumb) practiced Wednesday, the Texans' official site reports.

This was Brown's first practice session in two weeks. He suffered the injury during the preseason and played Week 1, but it was obviously too early.

Brown (thumb) will return to practice Wednesday, the Houston Chronicle reports.

Brown has missed the last two weeks because of the injury, but has made significant progress and is hopeful to play Week 4 against Atlanta.

Brown is inactive Sunday against the Buccaneers.

Brown was expected to miss the game, but it's still a blow to both the pass protection and the run blocking for the Texans. Kendall Lamm is expected to get the start in his place.

Brown (thumb) is expected to miss Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, the Texans' official site reports.

Brown was inactive last week and hasn't practiced in two weeks, but the Texans are hopeful he'll be able to play Week 4 against the Falcons.

Brown (thumb) did not practice Wednesday, the Houston Chronicle reports.

Brown, who didn't play in the Week 2 loss to Carolina, is considered questionable to play this weekend against Tampa Bay.

Brown (hand) is not in line to play Sunday against the Panthers, NFL.com reports.

With Brown unavailable, the Texans are expected to start Chris Clark at left tackle in Week 2. Per the Houston Chronicle, coach Bill O'Brien is referring to Brown's status as "day-to-day."

Brown (thumb) will be a game-time decision Sunday.

Brown seemed dismissive when asked about starting on Sunday saying, "Whatever decision is made, we'll roll with with it." Brown did play all of Week 1 wearing a cast on his hand to protect his thumb, but it's unclear if he will be ready to go against the Panthers.

Brown (thumb) did not practice on Thursday and could be in jeopardy of missing Sunday's game, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Brown also missed practice Wednesday, prompting the grim diagnosis from Wilson. The 30-year-old tackle wore a cast on his hand during Week 1 to protect his injured thumb and he was able to play the entire game, however Brown's status should be considered day-to-day moving forward. If he doesn't play Sunday, Jeff Adams could be in line for the start.

Brown (thumb) will be a game-time decision in Week 2 against the Panthers, the Houston Chronicle reports.

Brown, who played the entire game in Week 1 while wearing a cast on his hand, didn't practice Wednesday.

Brown (thumb) was a full participant Thursday, the Houston Chronicle reports. The Texans' starting left tackle was limited Wednesday in his preparation for Week 1 against the Chiefs.

Brown played three series during the preseason before injuring his thumb and missing last two weeks of activity. The offensive line has been a concern for head coach Bill O'Brien, particularly the depth, but Brown has been confident all along in his availability for Week 1.

Brown (hand / thumb) says he's a lock to play in the regular-season opener Sept. 13 against the Chiefs, the Houston Chronicle reports. "I'll be good to go," Brown said. "It was pretty painful when it occurred, but the trainers and docs have been doing a great job of protecting it and it's been healing pretty quickly."

Brown's hand remains in a cast to aid the healing process, but he's confident in his availability for Week 1.

Brown will not play preseason Week 3 against New Orleans, CBS Houston reports.

Head coach Bill O'Brien said Brown, who was at practice Friday wearing a wrap on his wrist, is day-to-day. The Texans' starting left tackle has played one series in each of the first two preseason games.

Brown has been working to add weight this offseason, the Texans' official site reports.

Brown has fluctuated between 300 and 320 pounds over his career and feels he's at his best when at the upper end of that range.

Texans LT Duane Brown has bilked up to 320 pounds.

Brown played near 300 pounds last season and said his goal was to put weight on in the offseason so that his run blocking improves. He's an elite pass protector but wants to get back to being an all-around great left tackle. Brown will be protecting either Ryan Fitzpatrick or a rookie's blind side.

Texans LT Duane Brown is putting on weight this offseason.

Brown was a Pro Bowl alternate in 2013, but his run blocking slipped and he attributes it to an offseason loss of 12-15 pounds. "I lost a lot of weight last year and I'm off that. I'm staying pretty big these days," said Brown. Still only 28, Brown remains an elite NFL left tackle. He's signed through 2018.

Texans LT Duane Brown (toe) expects to play in Sunday's game against the 49ers.

Brown has missed the last two games, both of which the Texans lost. The 2012 first-team All-Pro selection should help stabilize Matt Schaub's shaky confidence.

Texans LT Duane Brown (toe) remains day to day.

Brown, a first-team All-Pro selection last year, has missed two straight games. Backup Ryan Harris hasn't given up a sack, but has yielded four quarterback hits.

Texans LT Duane Brown (toe) is inactive for Week 4 versus Seattle.