Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt will return to the active roster for Saturday’s wild-card game against the Buffalo Bills, a team source told ESPN’s Stefano Fusaro on Tuesday.
Watt has been out since tearing a pectoral muscle Oct. 27.
In addition, Texans wide receiver Will Fuller will be available against the Bills, a team source told Fusaro.
Fuller has been dealing with a groin injury he suffered Dec. 21 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Officially, coach Bill O’Brien said Fuller “is progressing” and is “heading in a positive direction to be available,” but did not commit to Fuller playing Saturday.
The Texans could use Fuller’s speed against the Bills’ secondary, combining him with wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, who will return after missing last Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans with an illness.
The Texans play host to the Bills at 4:35 p.m. ET Saturday (TV: ABC/ESPN).