Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio considers adding a third quarterback
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 6:37 PM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026

The Houston Texans entered the final roster deadline with only two quarterbacks on the 53-man roster, C.J. Stroud and Davis Mills. After releasing Brett Rypien and opting not to sign him to the practice squad, the team currently lacks a third passer in the organization. General Manager Nick Caserio confirmed the team plans to add a third quarterback at some point. The current roster configuration leaves the team without a designated backup for Stroud or Mills should both sustain injuries, though the team maintains space on its practice squad. The front office intends to address this depth concern before the season opener against the Buffalo Bills on September 13. Caserio also noted that contract extension discussions regarding Stroud remain ongoing, with the team prepared to resolve the situation either before the season begins or during the following offseason.
- •The Texans currently carry only C.J. Stroud and Davis Mills on the active roster.
- •Brett Rypien was released and not signed to the practice squad.
- •Nick Caserio confirmed the team will add another quarterback to the organization soon.
- •Houston faces the Buffalo Bills on September 13.
- •Contract extension talks for C.J. Stroud are still in progress.
- 6:37 PMYahoo Sports — Texans GM discusses potential of adding a third QB after cutting Rypien
"Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio addressed the possibility of adding a third quarterback behind starter C.J. Stroud and backup Davis Mills.
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