Texans begin roster cuts ahead of NFL season opener
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 8:04 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
The Houston Texans are in the process of trimming their roster from 90 players to 53. The final cuts must be made by 5 p.m. on Sunday, August 30. While some players have performed well in preseason, roster needs may lead to unexpected cuts. Following the formation of the 53-man roster, the Texans will work on assembling their practice squad which may include players who did not make the final cut.
- •Texans have until August 30 to finalize roster cuts.
- •Cutdowns officially start Saturday, with most moves expected early Sunday.
- •Strong performers in preseason may still be cut due to roster depth needs.
- •Texans to form practice squad from players not making the final 53.
- 8:04 PMYahoo Sports — Houston Texans roster tracker: Follow moves on NFL's cutdown day
- 8:20 PMYahoo Sports — Texans cuts tracker: Latest moves as Houston trims roster to 53
"Tracking all the moves the Texans make to get their roster down to the NFL's 53-man limit following the preseason.
"Follow along with Texans Wire as we break down every major cut heading into the NFL season.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 8:04 PMHouston Texans roster tracker: Follow moves on NFL's cutdown day
Tracking all the moves the Texans make to get their roster down to the NFL's 53-man limit following the preseason.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 8:20 PMTexans cuts tracker: Latest moves as Houston trims roster to 53
Follow along with Texans Wire as we break down every major cut heading into the NFL season.
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