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Texans begin roster cuts, releasing quarterback and others ahead of deadline

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 12:01 AM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Texans begin roster cuts, releasing quarterback and others ahead of deadline

Summary

The Houston Texans, led by head coach DeMeco Ryans, have started their roster cuts ahead of the 53-man deadline. Among the initial players released are quarterback Brett Rypien and rookie Stephen Hall. Rypien, who joined the Texans after Graham Mertz's ACL injury, struggled in his performance. Several other players, including linebacker Caleb Johnson, are under consideration for practice squad opportunities. The Texans will continue to evaluate their roster as they finalize their cuts before the 6 p.m. ET deadline on Sunday, August 30.

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By the Numbers

•Texans started cuts for 53-man roster on August 30.
•Brett Rypien was released after joining the team in August.
•Rookie Stephen Hall and linebacker Caleb Johnson are also cut.
•Final roster decisions must be made by 6 p.m. ET on August 30.
•Players released may be considered for the practice squad.

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12:01 AMYahoo Sports — Texans Cuts Tracker: Veteran Quarterback Among First Out as 53-Man Roster Forms

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The Houston Texans have started cutting players before the deadline, and DeMeco Ryans and Co. made a quarterback among the first out. The post Texans Cuts Tracker: Veteran Quarterback Among First Out as 53-Man Roster Forms appeared first on HEAVY.
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