Texans sign WR Montrell Washington to bolster receiving corps
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 7:16 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
The Texans have signed wide receiver Montrell Washington, as announced on August 5, 2026. The move comes after DJ Turner was placed on injured reserve due to an undisclosed injury. Washington appeared in 15 games for the Broncos in 2022, registering four catches for two yards. In a related move, the Texans waived defensive lineman Junior Tafuna, who spent time on the practice squad last season.
- •Montrell Washington joins Texans from Broncos.
- •DJ Turner is on injured reserve.
- •Junior Tafuna waived to make roster space.
- •Washington caught four passes in 2022.
- •The announcement was made on August 5, 2026.
- 7:16 PMYahoo Sports — Texans sign WR Montrell Washington
"The Texans signed wide receiver Montrell Washington, the team announced Wednesday.
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