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![](/<figure><img alt="" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/sb_nation_articles_115/8ced3b00b09d11fb780db5b5d78a076c" data-uuid="590ab35e-c16e-31c2-9c4f-511e29fe0a53"><figcaption></figcaption></figure><p class="has-text-align-none">The Kentucky Wildcats are getting geared up for their date with the Vanderbilt Commodores as the Cats look to continue their hot streak and earn bowl eligibility. </p><p class="has-text-align-none">Mark Stoops and his team have the momentum on their side at the moment, but the injury bug has really bitten his squad. After the initial injury report on Wednesday night showed that the Cats could be without six defensive backs, the Cats have now ruled out DJ Waller, so his season may be over with just two games remaining, pending a potential bowl berth.</p><p class="has-text-align-none">With Alex Afari, Terhyon Nichols, and Kahlil Saunders still listed as questionable, Friday’s report will be rather important to see who will be available come Saturday afternoon.</p><p class="has-text-align-none">For Vanderbilt, they come into the game relatively healthy with only five players listed as out for the game on Saturday. </p><p class="has-text-align-none">Going to be an important one for Kentucky in Nashville. Especially with the Vandy passing game, the more defenders we can get healthy, the better. Now we wait until tomorrow.</p><h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-none"><a href="https://www.secsports.com/fbreports">Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt Injury Report</a></h3><img alt="" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/sb_nation_articles_115/0e65fbb7c47f459e7fd33260d9870ff5" title="" data-uuid="c9e91b97-967d-3357-9273-a810989774ed">)
![](/<p>Dameon Pierce's time in Houston has finally come to an end. </p><p>The <a href="https://sportsdata.usatoday.com/football/nfl/teams/houston-texans/325" target="_blank">Texans</a> waived the fourth-year running back hours before Thursday's matchup against the <a href="https://sportsdata.usatoday.com/football/nfl/teams/buffalo-bills/324" target="_blank">Buffalo Bills</a>, in order to make room on the active roster for several other players. </p><p>Pierce, who led the Texans with 936 yards in 2022 during his rookie season, was expected to be the No. 2 back behind Nick Chubb. Sadly, a prolonged injury limited his success in the preseason, thus moving him down to the No. 3 spot and eventually making him a permanent inactive on Sunday. </p><p>After a breakout rookie season, Pierce steadily declined as a player, seeing his rushing totals and yards per play diminish. Last season, he moved full-time to the backup role behind Pro Bowler Joe Mixon and rarely saw action, mixing in reps with Dare Ogunbowale. </p><p>Last season, Pierce did see action on special teams, mostly returning kicks. With the arrival of rookie Jaylin Noel, defensive back Tremon Smith and All-Pro returner Braxton Berrios, his role was limited to eventually obsolete. </p><p>As corresponding moves for Thursday's game, the Texans signed defensive back Ajani Carter from the practice squad to the active roster. For Thursday night, Houston will elevate safety Jalen Mills and linebacker Jackson Woodard.</p><p>Kickoff is scheduled for 7:20 p.m. on Amazon Prime. </p><p><em>This article originally appeared on Texans Wire: <a href="https://texanswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/texans/2025/11/20/texans-rb-dameon-pierce-waived-before-thursday-night-football/87382928007/">Texans: RB Dameon Pierce waived before Thursday Night Football</a></em></p>)