Updated Aug. 29, 2026, 8:04 p.m. CT

Everything now focuses into Week 1 for the Houston Texans.

Who’ ‘s sticking around?  

The Texans have until 5 p.m. on Sunday to trim their roster from 90 to 53 players. Cutdowns can officially begin on Saturday, though most moves aren’t expected to be made until at least the early stages of Sunday morning.

There are a handful of players who have made a case for a roster spot after a strong preseason, but won’t make the cut because of other positions needing depth. After forming the 53-man roster, the Texans will start putting together their practice squad, which should feature some of those names who just missed the cut.

There will be some possible shocking cuts on the way around the NFL, meaning the initial 53-man roster won’t necessarily be the final roster heading into Houston’s Week 1 game against the Buffalo Bills.

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Follow along with Texans Wire as we continue to trace all the roster cuts as they happen before Sunday’s deadline.

Confirmed Texans players waived Confirmed Texans players released Injury waive for standout defensive end

According to KPRC 2 Sports’ Aaron Wilson, the Texans plan to waive injured defensive end Solomon Byrd following Friday night’s game. Byrd, who suffered a high ankle sprain on Friday night, would revert to injured reserve if not claimed on waivers. Although Byrd wasn’t a lock to make the active roster, he was a favorite to stick around on the defensive line as a practice squad member.

Tight end gone

According to KPRC 2 Sports’ Aaron Wilson, the Texans are releasing former Connecticut tight end Louis Hansen. Mostly used as a blocking option, Hansen could be brought back on the practice squad.

Two RBs cut

Running backs Owen Wright and Duece Vaughn have both been let go via release. The Texans could elect to waive Noah Whittington, British Brooks or Jawhar Jordan and bring them back on the practice squad.

First cut made

According to KPRC 2 Sports’ Aaron Wilson, the Texans plan to release the following:

Buy Houston Texans ticketsFinal Texans 53-man roster projection

You can find our final Texans 53-man roster projection here.

Roster cuts deadline

All 32 NFL teams will have to trim their roster down to 53 players by Sunday, Aug. 30, at 5 p.m. CT. The waiver wire will begin the following Monday at 8 a.m.

Where are the Texans in the waiver order?

The initial waiver order from now through Week 3 is the same as the position in the order of finish last season, meaning Houston will be 28th overall in the waiver wire order.