Texans waive rookie wide receiver Lewis Bond before roster deadline
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
The Houston Texans waived rookie wide receiver Lewis Bond on August 30, 2026, ahead of the league's roster cut deadline. A sixth-round draft pick out of Boston College, Bond recorded 213 career receptions for 2,385 yards during his collegiate tenure. Despite showing potential during training camp, including red zone touchdowns during joint practices with the Las Vegas Raiders, team officials cited a lack of special teams versatility as a factor in the decision. Houston currently maintains a crowded receiving corps featuring Nico Collins, Kayshon Boutte, Jaylin Noel, and Tank Dell. Bond is subject to the waiver wire, where he could be claimed by another franchise or eventually signed to the Houston practice squad if he clears.
- •Houston waived Lewis Bond on August 30, 2026.
- •Bond was a sixth-round draft pick from Boston College.
- •His release was partially attributed to a lack of special teams utility.
- •The Texans may sign Bond to the practice squad if he clears waivers.
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Houston Texan Wide Receiver Room Update
- 8:20 PMYahoo Sports — Texans avoid losing fan favorite WR Lewis Bond, re-sign to practice squad
- 8:13 PMYahoo Sports — Houston Texans make no waiver claims, but plan to bring back several players to practice squad
- 11:52 PMYahoo Sports — Texans waive fan favorite rookie WR Lewis Bond ahead of roster cut deadline
"The Houston Texans are in the process of finalizing their 53-man roster, and one notable name was cut: rookie wide receiver Lewis Bond. Bond received rave reviews throughout the offseason, so it was somewhat surprising to see him not make the initial roster, especially considering the injuries Houston is dealing with in the wide receiver […]
"In a surprising move, the Houston Texans have waived their rookie wide receiver Lewis Bond ahead of the roster cut deadline.
"In a surprising move, the Houston Texans have waived their rookie wide receiver Lewis Bond ahead of the roster cut deadline.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 11:00 PMHouston Texan Wide Receiver Room Update
The Houston Texans are in the process of finalizing their 53-man roster, and one notable name was cut: rookie wide receiver Lewis Bond. Bond received rave reviews throughout the offseason, so it was somewhat surprising to see him not make the initial roster, especially considering the injuries Houston is dealing with in the wide receiver […]
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 8:20 PMTexans avoid losing fan favorite WR Lewis Bond, re-sign to practice squad
In a surprising move, the Houston Texans have waived their rookie wide receiver Lewis Bond ahead of the roster cut deadline.
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 8:13 PMHouston Texans make no waiver claims, but plan to bring back several players to practice squad
Lewis Bond was one of the surprise casualties on the NFL's cut day. But the rookie receiver is returning to the Texans.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 11:52 PMTexans waive fan favorite rookie WR Lewis Bond ahead of roster cut deadline
In a surprising move, the Houston Texans have waived their rookie wide receiver Lewis Bond ahead of the roster cut deadline.
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