Texans downgrade DT Kurt Hinish to out against the Bears

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The Texans downgraded defensive tackle Kurt Hinish to out before the team charter left for Chicago.

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Hinish appeared on the Texans’ injury report Thursday and was a non-participant.

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On Friday, Hinish was again a non-participant and given the questionable designation.

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On Sept. 1, Hinish told reporters that, even though he still made

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the team as an undrafted free agent from Notre Dame, he still sought to prove himself daily.

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“I’m still making this team every single day,” said Hinish. “I don’t show up to the facility thinking just because I made the 53 I can relax.

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I’m here to work every single day. I’ve got to earn my spot here everyday, just like everyone else here.”

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Hinish has three combined tackles and a tackle for loss through two games.

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Credit: Google

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