If Klein ends up looking like he did last night, what is the cut off for tight ends? Are Jordan and Stover getting cut? or do we usually carry four due to our run packages?

Jordan will be cut, he brings a unique playmaking ability for a TE, but he isn't a blocker, Kline is…so Jordan would be cut and they will use Stover, I think, as a TE/HB/FB…clearly just guessing, just my thoughts.

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anyone else here making the London trip?

https://torotimes.com/texans-make-multiple-roster-additions-as-injury-concerns-pile-up-01m089shq53f

Update on injuries and roster moves to address injuries.

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The Houston Texans have completed several recent transactions to bolster the backend of their roster after some untimely injuries to would-be contributors.
To review, examples of key players who've been injured recently are:

• Brevin Jordan, tight end: knee
• Jake Hansen, linebacker: ankle, foot
• Jawhar Jordan, running back: hamstring
• Collin Wright, cornerback: soft-tissue injury
• Graham Mertz, quarterback: torn ACL
• British Brooks, running back/fullback: Broken hand

As a result of the mounting ailments, general manager Nick Caserio and co. have ventured to restock the roster supply in order to avoid having gaping holes at positions of potential need down the line. Here are three of the most telling signings for the franchise ahead of their Thursday night matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders this week.
The Houston Texans have signed several players in response to key injuries
August 16th, 2026: Texans sign cornerback Bryce Hall
Verdict: Yesterday, Houston signed former New York Jets and Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Bryce Hall as a supposed alternate option to breakout rookie Collin Wright. As a 2020 fifth-rounder out of Virginia who's made a play or two in the secondary, Houston can potentially have a solution at CB4 if he makes an immediate impact under the tutelage of secondary coach Dino Vasso over the next two weeks.
August 16th, 2026: Texans sign tight end Louis Hansen
Verdict: As tight end Brevin Jordan is recovering from a lingering knee injury, there's a need for more depth at the position with only about three weeks left until the regular season. With Hansen being an undrafted free agent this year, it's not like he'll be looked at to really contend for legitimate reps in the near future. However, having as many healthy bodies as possible will help fill out the roster in the meantime while the coaching staff figures out what to do behind Dalton Schultz, Marlin Klein , Foster Moreau and Cade Stover.
August 15th, 2026: Texans sign quarterback Brett Rypien
Verdict: After third-string quarterback Graham Mertz tore his ACL in the first preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Houston opted to sign quarterback Brett Rypien to be his replacement. The signing signaled a commitment to the scheme, as Rypien and offensive coordinator have history dating back to their time spent together with the Los Angeles Rams in the 2023 season.
Rypien's arrival is also seen as an upgrade in a way, as he's actually been credited with 11 games of NFL experience, which includes a 2-2 record in four NFL starts (even though wins aren't entirely a quarterback stat). Meanwhile, Mertz has yet to touch the field during a live regular season game.

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https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/houston-texans/ryans-caserio-roster-training-camp-preseason/

Not sure "HEAVY" is in the know but their source info is HCRON (Jonathan Alexander) and probably pay walled. Some interesting projections either way.

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Head coach DeMeco Ryans and the Houston Texans are barreling toward the roster cutdown deadline. It is on August 30 this year, and it could be the end of the line for several noteworthy players like Brett Rypien, Jake Andrews, and Justin Watson.

Rypien is one of the newest Texans.

Watson is heading into his second season. However, Watson's first season was marred by injuries, leaving him just as susceptible to a roster shake-up.

In an article published on August 17, the Houston Chronicle's Jonathan M. Alexander went through the Texans' roster and projected several noteworthy decisions for Ryans and general manager Nick Caserio.

Alexander listed last year's starting center Jake Andrews, fellow offensive linemen Jarrett Patterson and Jarrett Kingston, and tight end Brevin Jordan as on the outs.

All of those players have started games for the Texans in the past.
Andrews only plays one position, and 2026 first-round pick Keylan Rutledge has taken his job. Patterson and Kingston would be victims of improved talent along the interior of the Texans' offensive line.

Jordan is also facing the threat of the numbers game at tight end.

Still, Andrews possibly losing out to Rutledge and 2025 free-agent pickup Evan Brownand that Patterson started five games in 2025speaks volumes. However, Alexander had some other noteworthy cut ideas.

The Texans are also projected to cut former Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs Tremon Smith and Justin Watson.

Even first-year Texans like Rypien were not safe.

Fellow free agent signing Dominique Robinson and trade pickup Marte Mapu also received their walking papers in Alexander's scenario. They joined recent draft pick Solomon Byrd and former UDFA Jared Wayne.

Alexander put several of the cut players on the Texans' hypothetical practice squad, which can include 16 players on standard contracts.

Rypien joined Andrews, Byrd, and Wayne in the projected practice squad. However, that still leaves several noteworthy names on the outside looking in. That also speaks volumes about the quality of depth at most positions on the Texans' roster.

Robinson is a fitting example.

He was one of two defensive ends the Texans signed in free agency, joining Logan Hall, who is also expected to rotate inside at defensive tackle.

However, the Texans have since added former No. 1 overall pick Jadeveon Clowney back into the fold, changing their needs and leaving Robinson potentially fighting for a spot on the 53-man roster this summer.

Further to the point of the Texans' depth under Ryans and Caserio, ESPN ranked their roster the eighth-best unit in the NFL in projected outlook over the next three years.

Defense remains their strength, where ESPN's Benjamin Solak called it their "reason for hope."

"The Texans were one of three elite defenses last season (along with Seattle and Denver), and almost the entire starting 11 were homegrown players under coach DeMeco Ryans," Solak wrote in an article published on August 17.

Solak continued, "If you can set your watch to Ryans and GM Nick Caserio building a great defense, then the Texans can be a perennial team in the top 10 of these rankings.

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Jayden Higgins injured in practice just now. Ugh. Walked off under his own power, but he appeared to be in pain.

Expecting big things from him this season. If he is going to be out a while, that hurts. Hopefully nothing too serious.

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anyone else here making the London trip?

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Wife and I are going

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Jayden Higgins injured in practice just now. Ugh. Walked off under his own power, but he appeared to be in pain.

Expecting big things from him this season. If he is going to be out a while, that hurts. Hopefully nothing too serious.

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being reported it is a torn ACL.

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Snake Jazz said:

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Jayden Higgins injured in practice just now. Ugh. Walked off under his own power, but he appeared to be in pain.

Expecting big things from him this season. If he is going to be out a while, that hurts. Hopefully nothing too serious.

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being reported it is a torn ACL.

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So pretty much worse case scenario. Brutal.

I know trades aren't the most common thing in the NFL, but Caserio might want to look to acquire a meaningful receiver through trade. After Nico, there isn't much. Tank is really good if healthy, but nobody knows when he will take the field or how he will look when it happens. Noel is interesting, but has been hurt. Hutchinson is ok, but you are in trouble if he is your number two receiver. Without Higgins (or at least who we hoped he would be), our offense is in big trouble.

****in unreal

Brutal.

Tyreek and DHop are available…

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Brutal.

Tyreek and DHop are available…

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Timing is terrible. Keenan Allen would have made alot of sense.

Guess I'll scratch the Jayden Higgins squares off Texans Bingo.

Brutal injury for this offense.

Would Wilson fit in the cap?

I would suspect we'll look for training camp casualties. In addition, I think the addition of DMo and TEs should help with the passing game.

AI says his cap hit is $10.1M in '26, so I think yes? How that looks going forward, idk. Someone smarter than me needs to figure that part out. I just want him on my team.

We'll see if the Texans pick up an out of work veteran, but I think I'll be drafting Tank Dell on all my fantasy teams.

Hearing Jerry Jeudy wants out of Cleveland.
Darius Slayton from NY could be had for the right price.
Also, Cedric Tillman from the Browns.
Jordan Addison from Vikings (would love this).

Wild cards:
Tyreek Hill and our boy D Hop.

I think the most logical options are:
Cleveland with Judy or Tillman,
Vikings with Jennings or Addison,
Or Cardinals with Michael Wilson or Kendrick Bourne.

Vikings least likely because they actually can make the playoffs.

Within the division so it's off the table and into pipe dream status but plucking Brian Thomas away from JAC would be nice.

With the emergence of Washington, the trade for Meyers, and Travis Hunter getting involved they'd be smart to move him soon.

But yeah...Not really a realistic option

especially with Nico's injury history

How about Josh Reynolds?

DHop posted a picture today after the news

Ran into David Montgomery tonight at the bowling alley of all places.

Looks good (no homo). Lady friend looking pretty damn good too.

16-0...LFG

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Hearing Jerry Jeudy wants out of Cleveland.
Darius Slayton from NY could be had for the right price.
Also, Cedric Tillman from the Browns.
Jordan Addison from Vikings (would love this).

Wild cards:
Tyreek Hill and our boy D Hop.

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The Browns have a pretty full WR room and I've read that Tillman is a strong candidate for being released. Jeudy only cost the Browns a 5th and a 6th to get him from Denver, Houston and Cleveland have done plenty of business before as well. I can't imagine with their QB room and trading away Garrett that there's any real confidence, so it's worth a call. The NFC North is a big toss up, tough ask to get a starter off the field unless they are completely over Addison's off-field antics, but I think it's a no from them. AZ possibly in the argument for no 1 overall pick in 2027.

Other trade options:
BUF - Keon Coleman
NE - Kayshon Boutte
CHI - Jahdae Walker

I do wonder what DeMeco's tolerance for knuckleheads is. They did bring in Terrion Arnold for a meeting, but didn't sign him. There's guys available out there who might not be culture fits like Aiyuk and Tyreek Hill, but I think Hill is still getting over a knee injury so I don't think he's realistic since they need a guy who's ready to play and get up to speed now.

Other free agents:
Curtis Samuel
Brandon Cooks
Zay Jones
Hunter Renfrow
Sterling Shepard
Tyler Lockett
Gabe Davis

I think Hopkins is on the coaching staff at Georgia Tech right now, no idea what kind of shape he's in.

The Saints are also looking for a WR since Tyson got hurt so we're not alone looking for a guy to step in and play real reps.

I do think Brian Thomas Jr is gettable, but Jacksonville might not be willing to trade with a team in the division that is going to be in contention for winning. After a great rookie season he hasn't really progressed and Myers and Washington are on a better page with Lawrence right now. They'd probably take a call from the Saints on him but not us.

That was nice. Woody is fun to watch.

Nice to see CJ throw the ball and it somewhat go in the direction he intended it to go. Hopefully he can get that rookie confidence back

Football is fun.