HOUSTON, TX - NOVEMBER 27: Jadeveon Clowney #90 of the Houston Texans during action against the San Diego Chargers at NRG Stadium on November 27, 2016 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)Bob Levey/Getty Images

Jadeveon Clowney Injury: Updates on Texans DE's Elbow, Wrist and Return

Joseph ZuckerDec 3, 2016

Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney was dealing with elbow and wrist injuries that kept him out of the team's Week 13 contest against the Green Bay Packers. However, he is ready to return.

Continue for updates.

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Clowney Active vs. Colts

Sunday, Dec. 11

The Texans announced Clowney is available to play against Indianapolis.

Latest on Clowney's Practice Status

Thursday, Dec. 8

The Texans announced Clowney was limited in Thursday's session.

Clowney Has Failed to Stay Healthy at NFL Level

Durability has been an issue for Clowney ever since the Texans selected him first overall in the 2014 draft. He only played four games as a rookie while battling a knee injury and eventually had microfracture surgery in December 2014.

Last year, Clowney missed three games, with a back injury dogging him in the middle of the season. He finished the year with 4.5 sacks and 40 combined tackles—not the kind of production many expected when he was coming out of college.

Clowney's numbers haven't risen considerably in 2016. Through 11 games, he has three sacks, but that doesn't illustrate his disruptive presence on the line. He has been a good run defender for much of his career; his presence alone has forced opposing coaches to alter their game plans.

With superstar J.J. Watt already on injured reserve, the Texans will be happy to have Clowney back on the field as they look to break into the postseason.