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Texans Waive 22 Players as Roster Finalization Takes Shape

The Houston Texans have waived 22 players as they finalize their roster ahead of the season.

Zane Pennington

August 31, 20261 min read

The Houston Texans have made significant roster adjustments in preparation for their Week 1 game against the Buffalo Bills. A total of 22 players have been waived, which includes prominent figures like wide receiver Zay Jones and quarterback Brett Rypien.

Among those released are Dominic Bailey, a defensive tackle from Tennessee, and Lewis Bond, a wide receiver from Boston College. Other notable releases include linebacker Caleb Johnson and tight end Brevin Jordan, both of whom have considerable league experience. The Texans also parted ways with cornerback Bryce Hall and safety George Odum.

In addition to the waivers, the team has traded center/guard Jarrett Patterson to the San Francisco 49ers and acquired tackle Nathan Thomas from the Dallas Cowboys. Several players have been designated for the Reserve/Injured list, including wide receiver Tank Dell and safety Ja'Marcus Ingram, while defensive end Ali Gaye has also been placed on this list. Linebacker E.J.

Speed has been moved to the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list.

These roster changes are part of the Texans' preparations for their upcoming season opener at Reliant Stadium. Further information regarding the team's roster and any additional moves remains unclear.

Source: Houston Texans.

Sources

https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-8-30-2026

https://frisco.city/article/frisco-sports-houston-texans-transactions-8-30-2026

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Zane Pennington

Zane Pennington covers Aubrey high school and area college sports.

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