Texans release linebacker Sione Takitaki after brief tenure with team
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 1:31 AM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
The Houston Texans have released linebacker Sione Takitaki after just 11 days with the team. Takitaki was signed to address injuries at the position but was himself unavailable due to a Grade 1 hamstring strain. Head coach DeMeco Ryans has managed to maintain the top of the depth chart but has seen further attrition after losing E.J. Speed to injury. Takitaki must complete a three-week wait from the injury settlement date before he can attempt to sign with Houston again.
- •Sione Takitaki signed with Texans 11 days ago.
- •He missed time due to a Grade 1 hamstring strain.
- •E.J. Speed underwent surgery for a quad injury.
- •Texans have key backups including Azeez Al-Shaair and Henry To’oTo’o.
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