ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Texans are releasing FB Jakob Johnson. It’s worth noting Johnson is not subject to waivers, so he could return to the team after the cut-down deadline if they had a prior agreement. Johnson, 30, joined the Patriots as part of the NFL’s International Player Pathway Program in 2019. He previously played for the Stuttgart Scorpions of the German … [Read more...] about Texans Releasing FB Jakob Johnson
Veteran OT Trent Brown Expected To Re-Sign With Houston’s Practice Squad To Get Healthy
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports veteran OT Trent Brown is likely to head to the Texans’ practice squad to get healthy and be available for the 53-man roster soon. Brown was released by the Texans today, but he is not subject to waivers and appears to be staying put in Houston. Brown, 31, is a former seventh-round pick of the 49ers back in 2015. He was traded to the Patriots … [Read more...] about Veteran OT Trent Brown Expected To Re-Sign With Houston’s Practice Squad To Get Healthy
Texans S Jimmie Ward Placed On Commissioner’s Exempt List
NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports the NFL placed Texans S Jimmie Ward on the Commissioner’s Exempt List. Pelissero adds Ward is not permitted to practice or attend games while on the list. Ward was arrested twice this offseason, first in June on a domestic violence case. Ward, 33, was taken with the No. 30 overall pick back in 2014. He played out the final year of his … [Read more...] about Texans S Jimmie Ward Placed On Commissioner’s Exempt List
TRADE: Texans Sending OL Austin Deculus To Chargers
Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports the Texans are trading OL Austin Deculus to the Chargers for a conditional 2027 seventh-round pick. Deculus, 26, was a sixth-round pick of the Texans in 2021 where he signed his rookie deal through 2025. Houston released him after training camp in 2023 and brought him back on the practice squad shortly after. After being elevated from … [Read more...] about TRADE: Texans Sending OL Austin Deculus To Chargers
NFL Transactions: Tuesday 8/19
49ers Placed RB Patrick Taylor on injured reserve. Released RB Ameer Abdullah and WR Equanimeous St. Brown from injured reserve with settlements. Signed QB Nate Sudfeld. Bills Placed RB Darrynton Evans on injured reserve. Released LB Justin Hollins from injured reserve with a settlement. Signed WR Grant DuBose and RB Jarveon Howard. Waived DB Te’Cory Couch (injured) and WR … [Read more...] about NFL Transactions: Tuesday 8/19