Found this unconfirmed cuts, on Chron, tough day, see who gets picked up elsewhere or practice squad
The Texans cut veteran defensive lineman Louis Nix III and Tevita Finau, according to sources with knowledge of the situation not authorized to speak publicly.
Nix is a third-round draft pick from Notre Dame who spent his entire rookie season on injured reserve.
Nix had displayed improvement this year in terms of health, conditioning and his play, but rookie defensive tackle Christian Covington had outplayed him in terms of productivity and is more mobile.
The Texans also cut seventh-round rookie running back Kenny Hilliard.
Hilliard is a physical, bruising runner, but hadn’t been very elusive or able to consistently break tackles at this level to gain extra yards after contact.
The Texans also have also released**** veteran defensive lineman Brandon Deaderick and return specialist Damaris Johnson, according to sources.
Deaderick had dealt with injuries earlier in training camp, but he is healthy now. Johnson being released bodes well for fifth-round wide receiver Keith Mumphery, who also returns kicks.
Finau had a solid preseason, but he also lost outside contain on some long runs.
Finau is a 6-5, 288-pound former Utah player.
He has had stints with the Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys and New York Jets.
The Texans also released outside linebacker Kourtnei Brown.
Brown had gamely battled for a roster spot and led the Texans with three sacks during the preseason.
He also had some breakdowns as a run-stopper, including not setting the edge on a long touchdown run by Edwin Baker against the New Orleans Saints.
The Texans also cut offensive lineman Matt Feiler and safety Corey Moore.
Moore is expected to join the Texans’ practice squad if he clears waivers.
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