Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney didn't practice Wednesday on the heels of missing his first game of the season with elbow and wrist injuries.

Clowney worked on the side with other injured players.

He hasn't been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts and the Texans have some hope that he'll be able to return for the game at Lucas Oil Stadium after being sidelined against the Green Bay Packers.

Meanwhile, veteran cornerback Johnathan Joseph didn't practice as he deals with cracked ribs and a bruised lung. If he can't play Sunday, the Texans would start A.J. Bouye at cornerback opposite Kareem Jackson.

Texans wide receiver Jaelen Strong returned to practice from a sprained ankle that's kept him out since a win over the Detroit Lions.

Strong's presence at practice coincides with wide receiver Braxton Miller being out Wednesday with a sprained and bruised shoulder. Miller didn't suffer structural damage to his right shoulder when he landed on it against the Packers.

Free safety Andre Hal returned to practice. He didn't play against the Packers due to an illness, but was technically active.

Outside linebacker John Simon (chest) and kick returner Tyler Ervin (ribs) didn't practice.