Texans’ Laremy Tunsil, Joe Mixon return from injuries, Tytus Howard, Kamari Lassiter, Will Anderson Jr. sidelined

HOUSTON – The Texans’ offense got a significant boost Sunday as Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil and Pro Bowl running back Joe Mixon returned to practice.

This marked Tunsil’s first practice since undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery earlier this offseason.

Mixon strained his quadriceps early in training camp and was out the past few weeks.

Starting linebacker Christian Harris returned to practice from a strained calf, but is getting checked out by trainers as they take precautions with him in his first workout back from the injury.

Tight end Brevin Jordan also returned to practice. He had been out for roughly a week.

Nickel back Desmond King returned to practice from a groin injury.

Not practicing: Pro Bowl defensive end Will Anderson Jr. (ankle), starting cornerback Kamari Lassiter, a rookie second-round draft pick from Georgia, cornerback Jeff Okudah (shoulder), offensive tackle Tytus Howard (minor knee injury), offensive tackle Charlie Heck (plantar fasciitis in foot), tight end Teagan Quitoriano (strained calf) and defensive tackle Tim Settle Jr. (calf).

Anderson Jr., the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year, is working out on the side. Lassiter’s injury is not regarded as long-term, as is Howard.

Aaron Wilson is a Texans and NFL reporter for KPRC 2 and click2houston.com.