The Cuts

[barrett]

Adibi struggled some at ILB. He didn't stand up well against the run. I would guess it means dobbins is in.

[nunusguy]

Originally Posted by barrett

Adibi struggled some at ILB. He didn't stand up well against the run. I would guess it means dobbins is in.

No need to guess, it's obvious if they keep 4 inside backers which they'd surely do in their 3-4. But while I was real surprised about Adibi, I had to remind myself it's Wades defense and Dobbins is Wades guy.
So we've got Cushing, Ryans, Sharpton, Dobbins & then outside it's Mario, Barwin, Reed, & Nading, right ? 8 total LBs ? Or is somebody else like Braman
going to make it 9 ?

[cadams]

i am surprised by adibi being cut. i thought he had a pretty good preseason, and i think he is healthy. oh well, i guess we will see how things shake out

[Arky]

Yep, Adibi's agent reporting he won't be back as a Texan.

610 reported the Texans are saying the full list will be out be 3pm tomorrow (Saturday) but I imagine there will be a few more "leaks"....

[WMH]

From Berman:


HOUSTON - The Houston Texans released safety Shiloh Keo, the fifth-round pick from Idaho, third-year linebacker Xavier Adibi and the only punter on their roster, Brad Maynard, as they reduced their roster from 80 to 52 players, one below the maximum.

The Texans' cuts include tight end Anthony Hill, who was taken in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL Draft.

He played in five games in 2009, but didn't play in any last season.

Hill is a former star at Clear Brook High School.

Other local products who were released include runningback Chris Ogbonnaya from Strake Jesuit, along with linebacker Cheta Ozougwu from Rice, the Texans' seventh-round pick, and receiver Terrence Toliver, from nearby Hempstead, who were waived injured.

The Texans cut receiver Trindon Holliday, their sixth-round selection last year.

Also released on Saturday are receiver Dorin Dickerson, defensive tackle Damione Lewis, center Howard Barbieri, long snapper Scott Albritton, linebackers Mister Alexander, Steven Friday, Stanford Keglar, and Matt Marcorelle, defensive end Scooter Berry and John Graves, safety Quentin Demps, guard Andrew Gardner, and tackle Pete Hendrickson.

The Texans also waived receiver Jeff Maehl, defensive tackle Guy Miller, fullback Zac Pauga, tackle Cole Pemberton, receiver Derrick Townsel, center Cody Wallace, runningback Javaris Williams and safety Torri Williams.




Read more: http://www.myfoxhouston.com/dpp/spor...#ixzz1WvSZVPiY

[WMH]

From the Chronic:
http://www.chron.com/sports/texans/a...rs-2154415.php

Safety Shiloh Keo, punter Brad Maynard and running back Chris Ogbonnaya were among the players waived by the Texans on Saturday when they reduced their roster from 80 to 52 – one short of the maximum 53.

General manager Rick Smith and coach Gary Kubiak will continue to rework the roster while the Texans prepare for the Sept. 11 opener against Indianapolis.

Among the veteran players kept on the roster were Steve Slaton as the fourth running back and Bryant Johnson as the fourth receiver.

Keo, the fifth-round pick from Idaho, didn’t make the team as the fifth safety. He’s a candidate for the practice squad if he clears waivers.

Because they waived Maynard, the Texans will be in the market for a new punter.

Ogbonnaya, who led the team in rushing in preseason with 54 carries for 192 yards, also could be placed on the practice squad.

Linebacker Cheta Ozougwu, a seven-round pick, was waived injured along with free agent receiver Terrence Toliver.

Saturday’s moves mean the Texans kept seven of their eight draft choices: defensive end J.J. Watt, outside linebacker Brooks Reed, cornerback Brandon Harris, cornerback Roc Carmichael, quarterback T.J. Yates and offensive tackle Derek Newton.

Carmichael, a fourth-round pick, didn’t play in preseason because of a shoulder injury.

Outside linebacker Bryan Braman, who signed as an undrafted free agent and recorded a team-high 2 ½ sacks in preseason, made the team.

Notable veterans waived were linebacker Xavier Adibi, defensive end Damione Lewis, receiver Dorin Dickerson, tight end Anthony Hill, receiver Trindon Holliday, safety Quentin Demps, safety Torri Williams and linebacker Stanford Keglar.

Others placed on waivers were running back Javarris Williams, fullback Zac Pauga, receiver Jeff Maehl, receiver Derrick Townsel, offensive tackle Cole Pemberton, center Cody Wallace, center Howard Barbieri, offensive tackle Peter Hendrickson, defensive end Scooter Berry, defensive end John Graves, guard Andrew Gardner, linebacker Mister Alexander, nose tackle Guy Miller, outside linebacker Steven Friday and snapper Scott Albritton and linebacker Matt Marcorelle,

[Arky]

Thanks for posting this... ^^^

Hmm, interesting...

People that made the team and that should still be nervous: Slaton, Bulman, Barber, McManis, McCain, Carmichael (but possible PS)

Possible PS'ers: Keo, Maehl, Friday, Berry, Pemberton, Wallace, Alexander, Holliday

Happy they kept: Newton, Braman

[painekiller]

Originally Posted by cadams

i am surprised by adibi being cut. i thought he had a pretty good preseason, and i think he is healthy. oh well, i guess we will see how things shake out

This is one of the bigger misses I had. I thought Adibi had looked solid this preseason.