With the preseason in the books, roster cuts are upon us, where the Houston Texans have to trim their roster from 90 to 53 players before 3 p.m. CT on Tuesday. Unlike previous summers, there is just one cutdown day as opposed to gradual cuts throughout the preseason.
There are a handful of players who have made a case for a roster spot, but they won’t all qualify for a place on the active roster. Texans coach DeMeco Ryans admitted Monday that Year 2 is a night-and-day difference from his first season regarding talent.
After forming the 53-man roster, Houston will start putting together their practice squad, which should feature some of those names who just missed the cut.
But with some possible shocking cuts on the way, the initial 53-man roster won’t necessarily be the final roster heading into Houston’s Week 1 game against the Indianapolis Colts.
We’re tracking the Texans’ roster cuts as they happen before Tuesday’s deadline. Stay tuned to this page for updates.
Aug 17, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; New York Giants tight end Jack Stoll (89) is tackled by Houston Texans linebacker Tarique Barnes (49) in the fourth quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports
According to KRPC 2 Sports’ Aaron Wilson, the Texans are expected to release the rookie linebacker by Tuesday’s deadline.
Aug 24, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Dresser Winn (4) passes against Houston Texans defensive tackle McTelvin Agim (58) in the second quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports
Waived by Houston on Monday morning.
Aug 24, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III (8) runs with the ball as Los Angeles Rams safety Jason Taylor II (25) attempts to make a tackle during the first quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Every NFL team, including the Texans, must trim its roster to 53 players before Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 3 p.m. CT. Unlike previous summers where there were multiple roster deadlines, there is just one mass cutdown day after the preseason.
Jul 27, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans guard Dieter Eiselen (60) during training camp at Houston Methodist Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
The Texans have parted ways with the versatile offensive lineman
Aug 9, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Connor Heyward (83) runs after a catch as Houston Texans linebacker Jacob Phillips (22) defends during the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
First reported by KPRC 2 Sports Aaron Wilson, Phillips was released Monday morning.
Aug 24, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans running back Jawhar Jordan (42) rushes against the Los Angeles Rams in the second quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports
With 32 NFL teams trimming their rosters from 90 to 53 players, there will be a lot of players hitting the open market, including some who could interest other rosters. But teams can’t just go out and sign any player. They’ll need to hope that another team ahead of them in the waiver order doesn’t also want that player.
Aug 17, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) drops back to pass against New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II (97) in the first quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports
The waiver order is reflected in the 2024 draft order, which means the Bears are 23rd in the waiver order, giving them a somewhat underwhelming chance to land some of their potential top targets.
Aug 24, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Johnny Johnson III (88) celebrates with wide receiver Steven Sims (82) after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
The waiver claim deadline is Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 11 a.m. CT. Those waiver claims will be announced an hour later and then teams can begin filling out their practice squads.
