Texans waive cornerback Ajani Carter and linebacker Xavier Thoma
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 12:05 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
The Houston Texans have waived cornerback Ajani Carter and outside linebacker Xavier Thoma from injured reserve ahead of training camp. Carter, a University of Houston product, is healthy after knee surgery and played two games last season, while Thoma previously recorded 10 tackles and 2 sacks with Arizona. The Texans will open training camp on July 21, allowing for these roster changes ahead of the upcoming season.
- •Texans waive Ajani Carter and Xavier Thoma from injured reserve.
- •Carter is healthy after offseason knee surgery.
- •Thoma played 14 games last season with the Cardinals.
- •Training camp for the Texans starts on July 21.
- •Two roster spots are now open for new acquisitions.
- 12:05 AMYahoo Sports — Texans waive two players ahead of training camp, including UH product
"There's two new roster spots open for the 2026 offseason with the Houston Texans.
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