Derek Parish signs with Houston Texans after Jaguars stint
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 9:48 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Derek Parish has signed with the Houston Texans after being drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2023. The edge rusher spent time on the Jaguars' practice squad but did not appear in any games. He played previously in the UFL with the DC Defenders, where he recorded 23 tackles and three sacks. Parish's transition comes as he aims to secure a more active role in the upcoming NFL season.
- •Derek Parish was a seventh-round draft pick in 2023.
- •He played on the Jaguars' practice squad but never saw game action.
- •Parish recorded 23 tackles and three sacks with the DC Defenders.
- •He has also spent time with the Toronto Argonauts in the CFL.
- •The signing indicates the Texans' focus on enhancing their defensive lineup.
- 9:48 PMYahoo Sports — Former Jaguars draft pick signs with AFC South rival
"A former draft pick of the Jacksonville Jaguars has reportedly signed with an AFC South rival.
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