Houston Texans trade for Nate Thomas as Jarrett Patterson departs to San Francisco

The Houston Texans completed a trade for offensive tackle Nate Thomas as the franchise prepares for the upcoming regular season. Simultaneously, offensive lineman Jarrett Patterson has been traded to the San Francisco 49ers. The team faces further roster decisions as reports indicate an impending change to the quarterback situation following the conclusion of the preseason. Rookie performance evaluations continue across the league as coaching staffs finalize depth charts ahead of Week 1. Elsewhere in the NFL, the Dallas Cowboys have released Milton and named Howell as the backup quarterback. Rams defensive player Donald remains absent from practice with his status for the season opener yet to be determined.

• 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Battle Red Newswire: Tuesday September 1, 2026