Texans sign WR Juwann Winfree, place LB Sione Takitaki on IR
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 6:42 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
The Houston Texans added veteran wide receiver Juwann Winfree to their roster ahead of Thursday’s preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers. To make room, the team placed linebacker Sione Takitaki on the reserve/injured list. Winfree, a sixth-round pick in 2019, has played in 23 games for multiple teams, including a stint with the Texans last preseason. Takitaki had recorded 292 tackles and four sacks prior to his injury. The Texans are set to kick off their preseason schedule on Thursday.
- •Texans sign WR Juwann Winfree to 90-man roster.
- •LB Sione Takitaki placed on reserve/injured list.
- •Preseason opener against Los Angeles Chargers is on Thursday.
- •Winfree has NFL experience, previously played for Texans last season.
- 6:42 PMYahoo Sports — Texans add another WR ahead of first preseason game, place LB on IR
"Add another wide receiver to the Houston Texans' roster ahead of Thursday's preseason game.
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