Houston Texans left tackle Duane Brown is unlikely to play Sunday against the Carolina Panthers, according to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle.

Brown fought through a preseason thumb injury to suit up for the Texans' season opener, but the three-time Pro Bowler isn't practicing this week, with Texans head coach Bill O'Brien labeling him as "day-to-day."

Houston claimed guard Oday Aboushi off waivers Wednesday, ostensibly to fill in any vacancies on the Texans' offensive line.

If Brown can't play Sunday, Chris Clark is the most likely candidate to suit up at left tackle for the Texans.