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Texans Finalize Roster by Waiving 22 Players Before Season Opener

The Houston Texans have waived 22 players as they prepare for their first game of the season.

Marlene Keller

August 31, 20261 min read

The Houston Texans have made significant roster adjustments as they gear up for their season opener against the Buffalo Bills. A total of 22 players have been waived, including prominent figures such as quarterback Brett Rypien and wide receiver Zay Jones.

Among those released are Lewis Bond, a wide receiver from Boston College, and Dominic Bailey, a defensive tackle from Tennessee. The team has also let go of linebacker Caleb Johnson and tight end Brevin Jordan, who both have considerable league experience.

Additionally, the Texans have parted ways with cornerback Bryce Hall and safety George Odum. They have traded center/guard Jarrett Patterson to the San Francisco 49ers and acquired tackle Nathan Thomas from the Dallas Cowboys.

Several players have been placed on the Reserve/Injured list, including safety Ja'Marcus Ingram and wide receiver Tank Dell, both marked for return. Defensive end Ali Gaye is also on the Reserve/Injured list, while linebacker E.J. Speed has been assigned to the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list. These changes come as the Texans prepare for their matchup at Reliant Stadium.

Source: Houston Texans.

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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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Marlene Keller

Marlene Keller covers Melissa high school and area college sports.

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