HOUSTON -- The Texans will be without a number of key starters when they travel to face the Browns on Sunday.
On defense, the Texans will not have All-Pro defensive end Danielle Hunter (hamstring) and Pro Bowl linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (groin).
Hunter has four sacks this season, tied for second on the Texans. Al-Shaair has dealt with a groin injury dating back to Week 3 against the Indianapolis Colts and missed Week 4 against the Dallas Cowboys. He leads the Texans in tackles (68) and wears the green dot for the defense.
On Saturday, running back David Montgomery joined the list of Texans players ruled out. Montgomery injured his groin against the Tennessee Titans and hasn't played in a game since Week 5. He did practice this week, which is progress.
Other notable players ruled out are rookie guard Keylan Rutledge (shoulder) and recently acquired wideout Marvin Harrison Jr. (hamstring), who has six receptions for 60 yards and a touchdown over three games in Houston.