Found December 16, 2011 on Texans Gab:
Carolina Did not participate: CB Darius Butler (head), CB Chris Gamble (not injury related), S Charles Godfrey (shoulder), T Jordan Gross (ankle), CB Captain Munnerlyn (ankle) Full participation: DE Antwan Applewhite (hamstring), C Ryan Kalil (shoulder), TE Greg Olsen (back), LB Kion Wilson (calf) Houston Did not participate: G Mike Brisiel (ankle), WR Andre Johnson (hamstring), CB Sherrick McManis (ankle) Limited participation: DE Tim Bulman (calf), TE Joel Dreessen (knee), C Chris Myers (knee), WR Kevin Walter (knee) Full participation: LB Mister Alexander (shoulder), CB Jason Allen (thumb), TE Garrett Graham (hamstring), CB Brandon Harris (hip), DE Jesse Nading (knee), RB Lawrence Vickers (hamstring), DE J.J. Watt (hand), QB T.J. Yates (right elbow, left hand, hip)
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