Texans linebacker Jamal Hill faces uncertain roster fate in preseason
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 12:00 AM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Jamal Hill, a fourth-year linebacker for the Houston Texans, is fighting for a roster spot as the preseason approaches. With the starting linebacker roles appearing solidified by Henry To'oTo'o and Azeez Al-Shaair, Hill's position is less secure. Injuries to other players have created opportunities, but Hill has recently dropped to fourth on the depth chart. Analysts are watching to see if he can reverse this trend and secure a backup position before the final roster decisions.
- •Hill is currently fourth on the Texans' linebacker depth chart.
- •The Texans face injuries that necessitate strong backup players.
- •Analysts consider this a critical preseason for Hill's future with the team.
- •The Texans' linebacker position remains highly competitive this summer.
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"Fourth-year linebacker Jamal Hill faces a make-or-break preseason as he slides down the depth chart, fighting to secure a roster spot within Houston’s wide-open defensive rotation.
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