The cuts, final roster, p-squad - 2014

[Nconroe]

And first two waiver wire claims which go to 53 man roster , so two more cuts.

It begins RT @MikeGarafolo: Texans working the waiver wire. Claimed OT Jeff Adams from the Titans. Could be Joe?


— Dave Zangaro (@DZangaro) August 31, 2014
Another former #49ers player claimed: CB Darryl Morris claimed by the #Texans, I'm told. Usually means deep SF roster

[WMH]

@ChronBrianSmith: Appears initial media reports of #Texans sending sixth-round pick were incorrect. #Texans give up conditional 2016 7th rounder for Mallett

[Warren]

Morris is a second-year CB. He signed with the 49ers as an undrafted free agent out of Texas State and started the 2013 season on the practice squad before getting signed to the roster last September. He was in the running for their nickelback spot this camp.

Jeff Adams is a tall (6-7, 305) OT who entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent from Columbia in 2012. He's spent time in/on the Cowboys, Bengals, Dolphins, and Titans camps and practice squads. He played left tackle in college and at Tennessee.

[painekiller]

It appears the Texans signed Labhart to the PS.

NFL Trade Rumors practice squad signing tracker

[Warren]

They've also claimed WR/PR Damaris Johnson. He was with the Eagles for the last two seasons after signing with them as an undrafted free agent out of Tulsa. He's a little guy (5-8, 175) and didn't see much time on offense after Chip Kelly took over. Johnson had a 98-yard punt return for a TD in 2012 but it looks like he also makes some bad decisions on returns. The Texans let Mike Thomas go to make room for him.

They're also expected to cut Chris Clemons and re-sign Danieal Manning.

[Blitzwood]

I was hoping they would call Andy Reids bluff and sign Tyler Bray off waivers. Reid claimed the QB was injured and heading to IR. Spontaneously.

Oh well.

[Nconroe]

Looks like guys Texans signed to practice squad are

Travis Labhart Max Bullough, Keith Browner, Anthony Denham, Matt Feller, James Ferentz, Alex Kupper, EZ Nwachukwu, Toben Opurum, and Marcus Williams.

[Warren]

I'm a little surprised the practice squad is completely made up of guys from their camp rather than mixing in some new players for a look. It probably won't stay that way, though.

The Rams claimed Case.

[HPF Bob]

Originally Posted by Warren

The Rams claimed Case.

Another Christian being fed to the Lions...and Seahawks.

[Nconroe]

Best of luck to Case.

[nunusguy]

SAN DIEGO -- In need of depth along the defensive line, the San Diego Chargers announced the signing of defensive tackle Ricardo Mathews on Monday. At 6-foot-3 and 300 pounds, Mathews was among the final roster cuts for the Houston Texans.

http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/po...icardo-mathews
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This guy had a solid Preseason here in Houston, so no surprise that another team also noticed. Congrats to Ricardo for landing a job after being released by the Texans.

[Nconroe]

I guess everyone knows by now that Daniel Manning has been resigned at Strong Safety. Welcome back. He is 32 now.

After being an FA and spending offseason with Cincinnati. Then Chris Clemons was released.

I guess Keo and Pleasant contribute on special teams.

[nunusguy]

Anybody else wondering about keeping Ronnie Brown, a very old vet and the 4th running back on our roster, instead of others who were maybe more talented and certainly younger prospects.

[barrett]

Originally Posted by nunusguy

Anybody else wondering about keeping Ronnie Brown, a very old vet and the 4th running back on our roster, instead of others who were maybe more talented and certainly younger prospects.

I agree it's pretty weird. He is definitely not what you think of when you think 4th RB. Do we have anything like official confirmation that Foster is playing?

[barrett]

Originally Posted by nunusguy

http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/po...icardo-mathews
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This guy had a solid Preseason here in Houston, so no surprise that another team also noticed. Congrats to Ricardo for landing a job after being released by the Texans.

I really liked him in the preseason. I was surprised we didn't keep him, and I'm unsurprised that someone else did. I guess that makes DL the position with the most depth on the roster (or at least relative to depth in the rest of the NFL).

[Arky]

Originally Posted by nunusguy

Anybody else wondering about keeping Ronnie Brown, a very old vet and the 4th running back on our roster, instead of others who were maybe more talented and certainly younger prospects.

I think he's hanging by a thread. One more waiver wire pickup and he gone.....

[Arky]

Some roster moves today:

The Texans made four roster moves on Tuesday.

They placed rookie outside linebacker Jason Ankrah and rookie receiver Travis Labhart on waivers.

They replaced Anrkah with veteran outside linebacker Ricky Sapp, who was with the Texans in training camp.

They replaced Labhart on the practice squad with safety Josh Aubrey.

[Warren]

Nix has been put on IR. Veteran DT Ryan Pickett signed to take his place.

[Nconroe]

Pickett was a first rnd pick of St. Louis in 2001 and then to Green Bay from 2006-2013. So now at 34, should provide a big body and good experience on DL.

Also added Chris Boswell , K/PT to practice squad since Lechler has a sprained hip or something?

[Arky]

Busy day: Texans say goodbye to Keo, welcome back to Labhart.

09/30/2014 The Texans have signed the following player to the active roster from the practice squad: Josh Aubrey
09/30/2014 The Texans have placed the following player on the Practice Squad/Injured List: EZ Nwachukwu
09/30/2014 The Texans have released the following player: Shiloh Keo
09/30/2014 The Texans have signed the following player to the practice squad: Travis Labhart
09/30/2014 The Texans have released the following player from the practice squad: Chris Boswell