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Texans Sign 11 Players to Practice Squad Before Season Opener

The Houston Texans have added 11 players to their practice squad ahead of Week 1.

Owen Iverson

September 1, 20261 min read

The Houston Texans announced on August 31, 2026, that they have signed 11 players to their practice squad in preparation for the upcoming NFL season. These additions come just ahead of the Texans' first game against the Buffalo Bills at Reliant Stadium on September 13.

The players joining the practice squad include: - Dominic Bailey, a defensive tackle from Tennessee, standing 6 feet 3 inches and weighing 292 pounds. - Lewis Bond, a wide receiver from Boston College, who is 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs 190 pounds. - Bryce Hall, a cornerback with six years of experience from Virginia, measuring 6 feet 1 inch and weighing 202 pounds. - Jamal Hill, a linebacker from Oregon, who is 6 feet tall and weighs 227 pounds. - Alijah Huzzie, a cornerback from North Carolina, standing 5 feet 10 inches and weighing 195 pounds. - Jawhar Jordan, a running back from Louisville, who is 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs 185 pounds. - Josh Kelly, a wide receiver from Texas Tech, measuring 6 feet 1 inch and weighing 192 pounds. - James Neal III, an offensive tackle from Iowa State, who is 6 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 325 pounds. - George Odum, a safety with nine years of experience from Central Arkansas, standing 6 feet 1 inch and weighing 202 pounds. - Daniel Sobkowicz, a wide receiver from Illinois State, who is 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighs 205 pounds. - Noah Whittington, a running back from Oregon, measuring 5 feet 8 inches and weighing 203 pounds.

Further details regarding the team's strategies or other roster changes were not provided.

Source: Houston Texans.

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https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-8-31-2026

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Owen Iverson

Owen Iverson covers Dallas high school and area college sports.

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