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Lewis Bond

FA Wide Receiver #82

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Texans waived WR Lewis Bond.

The No. 204 overall pick of the draft out of Boston College, Bond generated hype during the offseason program before turning in a solid preseason. It’s a bit of a surprise the receiver-needy Texans are passing on stashing him on the 53-man roster, but they will undoubtedly hope he clears waivers and lands on the practice squad.
Tank Dell

HOU Wide Receiver #1

Texans placed WR Tank Dell on injured reserve, designated to return.

The designation to return means that Dell is expected to contribute in some capacity this season, although he appears a ways off still. With Jaylin Noel still nursing an injury after experiencing a setback and Jayden Higgins lost for the season, recent acquisition Kayshon Boutte has all the runway to operate as the WR2 opposite Nico Collins to start the season. Xavier Hutchinson should also see an uptick in opportunities while tight end Dalton Schultz should see a significant boost in weekly volume.
Jarrett Patterson

SF Offensive Lineman #54

49ers acquired G/C Jarrett Patterson from the Texans for a 2027 seventh-round pick.

Patterson had slowly been phased out of the Texans’ OL plans and winds up dealt away after the team spent multiple picks on interior linemen in last month’s draft. He’ll challenge for the backup center position with the 49ers. Patterson started 21 games in three years with the Texans, though it’s fair to admit that it wasn’t exactly good experience.
Nate Thomas

HOU Tackle

Texans acquired OT Nathan Thomas from the Cowboys in exchange for a seventh-round pick.

A 2024 seventh-rounder, Thomas appeared in all 17 games for the Cowboys last season, making four starts. He was supposedly a camp contender for the Cowboys’ blindside gig, but ended up fighting for second-team right tackle status. He’s a body to throw at the Texans’ ever-present OL problems.
Sterling Shepard

FA Wide Receiver #15

Texans released WR Sterling Shepard.

He lasted just nine days with the team. Shepard was signed before the Kayshon Boutte trade and the Boutte trade can be looked at as the end of any real chance for him to make the team. Shepard’s free agency was fairly slow and at 33 years old it wouldn’t be surprising if he had to sign to a practice squad if he wanted to keep playing.
Zay Jones

FA Wide Receiver #18

Texans released WR Zay Jones.

He didn’t sign until late August after rehabbing a torn Achilles in Week 10. JJones was an emergency signing for the Texans, but they followed up on it by trading for Kayshon Boutte. The Boutte deal made Jones’ path to a roster spot tenuous. He’ll look to catch on elsewhere.
Noah Whittington

FA Running Back #26

Texans waived RB Noah Whittington.

Whittington is a 24-year-old undrafted free agent rookie. He will likely be given the chance to make a practice squad in Houston or elsewhere. The Texans also waived/released Naquan Jones, Dom Bailey, Jarrett Kingston, Josh Kelly, Kaevon Meriweather, Brandon Codrington, Louis Hansen, Layne Pryor, James Neal III, Treyvhon Saunders, Daniel Sobkowicz, Stephen Hall, Owen Wright, Deuce Vaughn, Caleb Johnson and Eli Cox. They also placed Kyonte Hamilton (knee), Ali Gaye (knee), and Solomon Byrd (ankle) on injured reserve.
Jamal Hill

FA Linebacker

Texans waived Jamal Hill.

A 2024 sixth-round pick, Hill has appeared in 20 games for the Texans over the past two years. He has only three defensive snaps to his name but has taken the field for 365 special teams reps. Hill’s special teams prowess could earn him a spot on Houston’s practice squad.
George Odum

FA Safety #36

Texans released S George Odum.

The former 49ers and Colts special teams star will not make the roster in Houston. Another team could give him a chance, though. He totaled four special teams tackles in three games last year.
Justin Watson

FA Wide Receiver #84

Texans released WR Justin Watson.

Watson played heavily in Week 1 of last season but drifted into the background as Jaylin Noel and Jayden Higgins got a larger snap share. The 30-year-old is a good special teamer and has a chance to catch on elsewhere.