Jarrett Patterson: Everything you need to know

Patterson (concussion) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. Patterson didn't play in Houston's Week 9 loss to the Jets due to a concussion sustained the week prior, but Wednesday's full practice indicates that he's almost past the issue. The second-year pro must still pass through the NFL's five-step concussion protocol in order to suit up for the Texans' Week 10 matchup against the Lions.

Patterson suffered a concussion during Sunday's Week 8 game against the Colts and has been ruled out from returning. Patterson began the game on the bench but entered at left guard in the first half in place of the struggling Kenyon Green. However, with Patterson done for the day, Green has reentered the contest. The Texans play on Thursday Night Football in Week 9, so it might be difficult for Patterson to clear the NFL's concussion protocol in time to suit up for that game against the Jets.

Patterson was set to undergo imaging scans Monday, and his coach's comments suggest he could be placed on the injured reserve list in the near future. In the meantime, Michael Deiter should start at center for Houston.