Houston Texans: Roster cuts tracker
Roster cuts are underway for the Houston Texans.
The Houston Texans as well as every other team in the NFL have to get their rosters cut down from 90 to 53 players by 3pm central time on Saturday.
The Texans, like many other teams have already started to trim down their roster.
Here’s what we have so far from Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle.
Despite being talented, linebacker Sio Moore will once again need to find a new home with the Texans cutting him. His biggest issue has been the inability to stay healthy.
Moore has been dealing with a hamstring injury all summer.
The Texans also ended up releasing linebacker Dayon Pratt from injured reserve after reaching an injury settlement with him. He’s been out with an ankle injury.
The Texans have also released another linebacker in Mike Catapano, who has played for the Kansas City Chiefs and the New York Jets.
Houston has parted ways with tight end RaShaun Allen after giving him an injury settlement.
The Texans have cut undrafted rookie free agent offensive lineman Erik Austell. He played his college ball at UCLA.
Undrafted rookie free agent safety Malik Smith has also been let go by Houston.
The Texans have released wide receiver Marcus Leak as well.
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Now of course 10 of the 37 players that the Texans release could end up on their practice squad.
NFL teams can start to put together their practice squads at 2pm central time on Sunday.
The Texans have surprisingly cut Brandon Weeden.
Texans cut veteran backup Brandon Weeden, according to a source. Comes as a surprise as Texans go with two QBs Tom Savage, Deshaun Watson
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) September 2, 2017
The Texans are also changing kickers.
Texans cut Nick Novak, changing kickers to Ka'imi Fairbairn
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) September 2, 2017
The Texans have released safety K.J. Dillon and wide receiver Dres Anderson.
Linebacker Eric Lee has been released by Houston.
Texans cut outside linebacker Eric Lee, who had two sacks against Saints, according to a source. Will be back for practice squad
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) September 2, 2017
Texans waived-injured cornerback Denzel Rice (ankle), according to a source
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) September 2, 2017
The Texans cut rookie linebacker Avery Williams, according to a source
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) September 2, 2017
The Texans cut offensive guard Josh Walker, according to a source
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) September 2, 2017
Texans waived-injured corner Robert Nelson, according to a source. Hamstring injury improving, should be ready soon
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) September 2, 2017
Texans cut outside linebacker Gimel President, according to a source. Want back for practice squad if clears waivers. Hamstring injury
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) September 2, 2017
Texans cut rookie tight end Evan Baylis, according to a source. Practice squad likely if he clears waivers
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) September 2, 2017
The Texans cut slot wide receiver Riley McCarron, according to a source. Strong candidate for practice squad
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) September 2, 2017
Texans cut running back Dare Ogunbowale and defensive lineman Eli Ankou, according to sources. Strong candidates for practice squad
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) September 2, 2017
Texans cut wide receiver Justin Hardee, according to a source
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) September 2, 2017
The Texans cut linebacker Tony Washington Jr., according to a source
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) September 2, 2017
Texans cut offensive lineman Laurence Gibson, according to a source.
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) September 2, 2017
The Texans cut offensive guard Chad Slade and wide receiver Germone Hopper, according to sources
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) September 2, 2017
After everything Quessenberry has gone through, the Texans have released him.
Texans are waiving OL David Quessenberry, source says. Fought back to the field after battling cancer.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) September 2, 2017
Texans have cut inside linebacker Shakeel Rashad, per a source. Will draw interest from other NFL teams, practice squad in Houston an option
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) September 2, 2017
Couple of waived-injured moves expected for Texans: Matthew Godin (torn ACL), Wendall Williams (broken collarbone)
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) September 2, 2017
Texans waived-injured safety Lonnie Ballentine (knee), according to a source. Likely injury settlement later
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) September 2, 2017
Texans also cut defensive end Daniel Ross today, according to a source
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) September 2, 2017
Here are the Texans’ complete list of cuts.
The @HoustonTexans submit the following transactions: pic.twitter.com/JWXYY6vLnu
— Houston Texans PR (@TexansPR) September 2, 2017
Comment below and give is your take on the players the Texans have moved on from.