Junior Tafuna joins Jets after leaving Texans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 12:59 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Defensive tackle Junior Tafuna has signed with the New York Jets after being waived by the Houston Texans. The 25-year-old, who has not played in a regular-season game, completed all three preseason contests last year with the Texans, recording 4 pressures and 3 tackles. Tafuna's departure comes as the Texans bolster their defensive line with new signings. He faces the challenge of competing on a Jets team that struggled last season, tying for the NFL's worst record in 2025. Tafuna has the opportunity to refine his skills during the current training camp.
- •Junior Tafuna was awarded off waivers by the Jets.
- •He did not appear in any regular-season games with the Texans.
- •Tafuna recorded 4 pressures and 3 tackles in preseason last year.
- •The Jets finished with the worst record in the NFL last season.
- •The Texans added several new players to their defensive lineup.
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