Houston Texans: The 53-man roster
Aug 9, 2014; Glendale, AZ, USA; Detailed view of a Houston Texans helmet sits on the bench against the Arizona Cardinals during a preseason game at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Here is the 53-man Houston Texans roster listed by position, as of Sunday, Aug. 31. The regular season for the Texans will begin on Sunday, Sept. 7 when they host the Washington Redskins at 1 p.m. ET.
Offense (24)
• Quarterback
Ryan Fitzpatrick, Tom Savage, Ryan Mallett
• Running Back/Fullback
Ronnie Brown, Arian Foster, Alfred Blue, Jonathan Grimes, Jay Prosch (FB)
• Wide Receiver
DeAndre Hopkins, DeVier Posey, Damaris Johnson, Andre Johnson, Keshawn Martin
• Tight End
Ryan Griffin, C.J. Fiedorowicz, Garrett Graham
• Center
Chris Myers, Ben Jones
• Guard
Xavier Su’A-Filo, Brandon Brooks
• Tackle
Jeff Adams, Tyson Clabo, Derek Newton, Duane Brown
Defense (26)
• Defensive Tackle
Louis Nix III, Jerrell Powe
• Defensive End
Jared Crick, Tim Jamison, Jeoffrey Pagan, J.J. Watt
• Linebackers
Akeem Dent, Jeff Tarpinian, Mike Mohamed, Brian Cushing, Justin Tuggle, Brooks Reed, Whitney Mercilus, Jadeveon Clowney, Jason Ankrah
• Safety
Chris Clemons, Kendrick Lewis, Shiloh Keo, Eddie Pleasant, D.J. Swearinger
• Cornerback
Jonathan Joseph, Kareem Jackson, Darryl Morris, A.J. Bouye, Andre Hal, Elbert Mack
Special Teams (3)
Randy Bullock (K), Shane Lechler (P ), Jon Weeks (LS)