Texans face tough roster decisions before final cuts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 4:08 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
The Houston Texans prepare for crucial roster cuts as head coach DeMeco Ryans finalizes the active roster for 2026. Following a preseason loss to the Carolina Panthers, key players considered for cuts include TE Brevin Jordan, LB Jake Hansen, RB Jawhar Jordan, CB Collin Wright, and WR Sterling Shepard. Each player's performance and injury history contribute to the difficult choices faced by the coaching staff. The Texans are expected to announce their final 53-man roster soon, with potential alterations if new players become available after other teams finalize their cuts.
- •DeMeco Ryans works on the Texans' final 53-man roster.
- •Brevin Jordan and Collin Wright face cuts due to injuries.
- •Jake Hansen and Jawhar Jordan are also on the roster bubble.
- •The Texans' final cuts are expected before the start of the season.
- •Roster decisions will impact Houston's depth at key positions.
- 4:08 PMYahoo Sports — Texans roster predictions: Top 5 toughest players to cut
"Life for DeMeco Ryans won't be easy on Sunday as he tries to build the Houston Texans' active roster in 2026. Here were our toughest cuts to make.
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