Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz has been sidelined from practice due to an ankle sprain sustained during the team's 29-22 win over the Indianapolis Colts. Although Schultz managed to play through the injury during the game, he has missed both Wednesday and Thursday practices, raising concerns about his availability for the upcoming Sunday night game against the Chicago Bears. If Schultz is unable to play, fellow tight ends Brevin Jordan and rookie Cade Stover are expected to step in. Schultz signed a three-year, $36 million contract this offseason, making him a key player for the Texans. His absence would be significant as he is a reliable target for quarterback C.J. Stroud. The team is hopeful he can return to practice on Friday to improve his chances of playing this weekend.