Texans prepare for preseason finale against Panthers with roster decisions looming

The Houston Texans will play their preseason finale against the Carolina Panthers on Friday at 6 p.m. at Bank of America Stadium. Several players, including wide receivers Jared Wayne and Justin Watson, are under consideration for the 53-man roster, which will be finalized on Sunday. The game serves as a crucial opportunity for these players to demonstrate their value ahead of the roster cuts, as injuries have created competition for limited spots. Texans coach DeMeco Ryans will weigh the performances from this game heavily in his decisions on which players to retain.

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