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
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.
- •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.
- 6:56 PMYahoo Sports — Texans sign K Chris Freeman
"The Texans signed kicker Chris Freeman on Wednesday, the team announced.
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