Texans' Will Fuller remains sidelined

Will Fuller is expected to be ready for the Texans' Sept. 9 opener at New England. Will Fuller is expected to be ready for the Texans' Sept. 9 opener at New England. Photo: Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle Photo: Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle Image 1 of / 107 Caption Close Texans' Will Fuller remains sidelined 1 / 107 Back to Gallery

Texans starting wide receiver Will Fuller didn't practice Monday as he continues to recover from a strained hamstring.

He didn't play in the Texans' preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams after tweaking his leg last week in practice.

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Fuller is expected to return for the season-opener against the New England Patriots.

“Will’s doing good," Texans coach Bill O'Brien said. "It’s day to day."

Several other players didn't practice, including cornerback Kevin Johnson (concussion), outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus (hamstring), offensive tackle Seantrel Henderson, tight end Stephen Anderson, inside linebacker Ben Heeney, cornerback Jermaine Kelly and outside linebacker LaTroy Lewis (hamstring).