Derek Stingley Jr injury update: Texans star leaves game following nasty collision

Houston Texans star cornerback Derek Stingley left a game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday after a hard hit on a catch by Davante Adams. He appeared to be holding his left hip.

Stingley was immediately escorted to the team’s blue injury tent on the sideline to be further evaluated. He was able to walk there on his own power.

But it’ll be interesting to see if there are any lingering effects for the star corner. He initially made the tackle on Adams from behind but seemed to bend uncomfortably at the hips as another player laid a big hit on Adams’ upper body. You can view the hit below.

Derek Stingley Jr. is slow to get up and has been taken to the blue medical tent.

The Texans CB went down after a reception by Davante Adams and was holding his hip. pic.twitter.com/k4BVPyFMwJ

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Derek Stingley is a hugely important piece for the Texans. He’s a lockdown cornerback and is coming off a first-team All-Pro season in 2024. He also made the Pro Bowl.

A former first-round draft pick of the Texans in 2022, taken with the No. 3 overall pick, Stingley has worked his way into form for the franchise. He started in nine games as a rookie and 11 games in 2023 as a second-year pro before ultimately playing and starting in all 17 last season.

He has logged 136 tackles, 5.0 tackles for a loss, 11 interceptions and 36 passes defended. Derek Stingley has been quite productive for a defensive back.

On3 will have more on this developing story shortly.