Texans' Vince Wilfork, A.J. Bouye return to practice

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Five-time Pro Bowl nose tackle Vince Wilfork practiced Wednesday for the first time since injuring his groin against the Detroit Lions.

The veteran defensive lineman didn't play Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars as rookie sixth-round draft pick D.J. Reader started in his place and recorded his first NFL sack.

Meanwhile, nickel cornerback A.J. Bouye returned to practice after being sidelined against the Jaguars due to a sprained ankle sustained last Friday.

Bouye has had a strong season and his presence was missed against the Jaguars as the Texans struggled to get off the field on third downs.

Reserve running back Jonathan Grimes didn't practice again. He didn't make the trip due to an illness.

Backup running back Alfred Blue, who left the Jacksonville game with a calf injury, isn't practicing.

Wide receiver Jaelen Strong (sprained ankle) isn't practicing. He got hurt against the Lions and is expected to miss roughly a month, according to sources not authorized to speak publicly.