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Texans sign kicker Chris Freeman, waive Montrell Washington

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 6:56 PM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Texans sign kicker Chris Freeman, waive Montrell Washington
Summary

The Texans signed kicker Chris Freeman on August 12, 2026, as announced by the team. Freeman, an undrafted free agent, previously played at Indiana and Connecticut, showing impressive statistics with 82.7% field goal accuracy. He will provide a break for veteran kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn. In a related move, wide receiver Montrell Washington was waived after just one week in training camp.

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  • •Chris Freeman signed by the Texans on August 12, 2026.
  • •Freeman made 43 of 52 field goals in his college career.
  • •Texans waive receiver Montrell Washington after a week.
  • •Washington previously played in 15 games with the Broncos.
Latest Updates
  • 8:31 PMYahoo Sports — Texans cut K Chris Freeman
  • 6:56 PMYahoo Sports — Texans sign K Chris Freeman
What they're saying
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The Texans signed kicker Chris Freeman on Wednesday to have him kick in Friday's preseason game.

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The Texans signed kicker Chris Freeman on Wednesday, the team announced.

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