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https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46010171/2025-houston-texans-final-53-man-roster-projection

Offense
QUARTERBACKS (2): C.J. Stroud, Davis Mills.
RUNNING BACKS (5): Nick Chubb, Dameon Pierce, Dare Ogunbowale, Woody Marks, British Brooks (Mixon pending return due to injury)
WIDE RECEIVERS (6): Nico Collins, Jayden Higgins, Jaylin Noel, Christian Kirk, Xavier Hutchinson, Braxton Berrios
TIGHT ENDS (3): Dalton Schultz, Harrison Bryant, Cade Stover
OFFENSIVE LINEMEN (9): Cam Robinson, Aireontae Ersery, Laken Tomlinson, Juice Scruggs, Jake Andrews, Jarrett Patterson, Tytus Howard, Blake Fisher, Ed Ingram.

Defense
DEFENSIVE LINEMEN (10): Will Anderson Jr., Denico Autry, Dylan Horton, Tim Settle Jr., Sheldon Rankins, Folorunso Fatukasi, Mario Edwards Jr., Danielle Hunter, Darrell Taylor, Derek Barnett
LINEBACKERS (5): Henry To'oTo'o, E.J. Speed, Azeez Al-Shaair, Jamal Hill, Christian Harris
CORNERBACKS (6): Derek Stingley Jr., Tremon Smith, Jaylin Smith, Kamari Lassiter, Jalen Pitre, D'Angelo Ross
SAFETIES (4): Calen Bullock, Russ Yeast, C.J. Gardner-Johnson, M.J. Stewart

SPECIALISTS (3): Ka'imi Fairbairn (K), Austin Brinkman (LS), Tommy Townsend (P)

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Only potential adjustments I've seen is that Autry and Mixon will probably start on IR on this list (along with Trent Brown and Jimmie Ward).

How has Ersery looked? Is he a starter?

Aust Ag said:

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How has Ersery looked? Is he a starter?

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He's looked really good (but it is preseason) and will probably be the starting LT in game 1.

Here is Jonathan M. Alexander guess from the Houston Chronicle (paid site)

Offense
Quarterback (2) C.J. Stroud, Davis Mills
Practice Squad: Graham Mertz*
Running back (4) Nick Chubb, Dare Ogunbowale, Dameon Pierce, Woody Marks.
Practice Squad: British Brooks*, Jawhar Jordan*
Wide receiver (7) Nico Collins, Christian Kirk, Jayden Higgins, Xavier Hutchinson, Jaylin Noel, Braxton Berrios, Justin Watson
Practice Squad: Daniel Jackson*, Cornell Powell*
Tight end/Fullback (4) Dalton Schultz, Cade Stover, Irv Smith, Jakob Johnson
Practice Squad: Harrison Bryant*, Luke Lachey*
Tackle (4) Aireontae Ersery, Tytus Howard, Cam Robinson, Blake Fisher.
Practice Squad: Conor McDermott*
Guard (3) Laken Tomlinson, Ed Ingram, Juice Scruggs
Practice Squad: LaDarius Henderson*
Center (2) Jake Andrews, Jarrett Patterson

Defense
End (5) Will Anderson Jr., Danielle Hunter, Darrell Taylor, Derek Barnett, Dylan Horton
Practice Squad: Solomon Byrd*
Tackle (5) Sheldon Rankins, Tim Settle Jr., Mario Edwards, Foley Fatukasi, Tommy Togiai
Practice Squad: Junior Tafuna*
Linebacker (5) Azeez Al-Shaair, Christian Harris, Henry To'oTo'o, E.J. Speed, Jake Hansen
Practice Squad: Jamal Hill*, Nick Niemann, K.C. Ossai*
Nickel (2) Jalen Pitre, Arthur Maulet
Practice Squad: Myles Bryant*
Cornerback (4) Derek Stingley Jr., Kamari Lassiter, Jaylin Smith, Tremon Smith
Practice Squad: Damon Arnette*
Safety (4) Calen Bullock, C.J. Gardner-Johnson, M.J. Stewart, Jalen Mills.
Practice Squad: Russ Yeast*
Specialist (2) Ka'imi Fairbairn (K), Tommy Townsend (P)

I assume Mixon is going on PUP for 4 weeks since Alexander didn't put him in the RB room…I could have missed that he been placed on PUP.

MelvinUdall said:

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I assume Mixon is going on PUP for 4 weeks since Alexander didn't put him in the RB room…I could have missed that he been placed on PUP.

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He's been on PuP, I think they have to take him off before the season starts or he just stays on.

That lineup card with 44 Yordan DH

ElkoKing said:

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That lineup card with 44 Yordan DH

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wrong board. Sunday fun day

IrishAg said:

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MelvinUdall said:

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I assume Mixon is going on PUP for 4 weeks since Alexander didn't put him in the RB room…I could have missed that he been placed on PUP.

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He's been on PuP, I think they have to take him off before the season starts or he just stays on.

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That had him designated with a non-football injury designation, not the PUP.

MelvinUdall said:

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IrishAg said:

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MelvinUdall said:

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I assume Mixon is going on PUP for 4 weeks since Alexander didn't put him in the RB room…I could have missed that he been placed on PUP.

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He's been on PuP, I think they have to take him off before the season starts or he just stays on.

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That had him designated with a non-football injury designation, not the PUP.

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Good call

random observation about the AFC South...sometimes the real world and fantasy overlap

among the Texans, Jaguars, Colts, and Titans...the 4 teams combine to only have 5 players:

Nico, Brian Thomas, J.Taylor, Pollard, and Ridley going in the top 100 of fantasy drafts

none of the division's QB's

might be the weakest division from an offensive skill player standpoint

You are missing hunter, Tyler Warren, Travis Etiene (both 80s-90s adp). Also Joe Mixon likely doesnt fall to the 8th round.

So 9 players. Which isnt that bad when you consider there are 32 teams so about 3 players per team.

But from a QB perspective the teams are lacking.

Remind me, what was the trade? Did we just get a pick or also players? Players on roster now?

CJGJ

An update on RB Joe Mixon. pic.twitter.com/nUSc8DSNl5

— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) August 25, 2025

So the Chubb show?

Iambob said:

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So the Chubb show?

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Pretty much, it'll be interesting to see who rises up as the change of pace back with Chubb.

I thought I saw something somewhere that Chubb has been struggling in camp and Pierce may passing him on the depth chart.

That accurate?

Ag_07 said:

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I thought I saw something somewhere that Chubb has been struggling in camp and Pierce may passing him on the depth chart.

That accurate?

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Not remotely accurate.

MelvinUdall said:

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Ag_07 said:

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I thought I saw something somewhere that Chubb has been struggling in camp and Pierce may passing him on the depth chart.

That accurate?

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Not remotely accurate.

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Yeah, I'm not even sure Pierce will be his backup as he's been injured for most of camp and had not looked good the few times he played

Texans supposedly trying to trade Cam Robinson because they like Ersery on the left and Howard on the right. I don't get it if true, this team knows as much as anyone that you need depth on the o-line. This only makes sense if they think someone is going to be available that they like better but that feels unlikely.

Agreed. I trust the front office based on everything they've done to date, but we definitely need depth this year, especially on the O Line.

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Iambob said:

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So the Chubb show?

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Offered my wife that. She declined.

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We might as well just go ahead and delete the whole site now.

Max Power said:

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Texans supposedly trying to trade Cam Robinson because they like Ersery on the left and Howard on the right. I don't get it if true, this team knows as much as anyone that you need depth on the o-line. This only makes sense if they think someone is going to be available that they like better but that feels unlikely.

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Kind of strange, but he barely played in the preseason and Fisher was actually playing well before spraining his ankle. So if they're confident enough in Fisher to be a swing tackle (Robinson isn't, he's only played LT), then offloading Robinson for compensation (considering he's on a one year and prove it deal) does make sense

Max Power said:

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Texans supposedly trying to trade Cam Robinson because they like Ersery on the left and Howard on the right. I don't get it if true, this team knows as much as anyone that you need depth on the o-line. This only makes sense if they think someone is going to be available that they like better but that feels unlikely.

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#Texans tackle Trent Brown, former Pro Bowler, moving well, close to return, torn patellar tendon last year #Bengals, per league source. Rehab from surgery Dr. Dan Cooper going smooth. Can provide big (6-8, 380), proven depth. Blake Fisher (sprained ankle) sidelined @KPRC2

— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 25, 2025

That might be another reason, if Trent Brown might come back, he could be a serviceable swing tackle back-up behind Ersery and Howard

#Texans releasing veteran safety Jalen Mills, per a league source. He had an interception in preseason @KPRC2

— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 26, 2025

That's someone I thought would be on the 53 cut

IrishAg said:

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Max Power said:

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Texans supposedly trying to trade Cam Robinson because they like Ersery on the left and Howard on the right. I don't get it if true, this team knows as much as anyone that you need depth on the o-line. This only makes sense if they think someone is going to be available that they like better but that feels unlikely.

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#Texans tackle Trent Brown, former Pro Bowler, moving well, close to return, torn patellar tendon last year #Bengals, per league source. Rehab from surgery Dr. Dan Cooper going smooth. Can provide big (6-8, 380), proven depth. Blake Fisher (sprained ankle) sidelined @KPRC2

— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 25, 2025

That might be another reason, if Trent Brown might come back, he could be a serviceable swing tackle back-up behind Ersery and Howard

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Nevermind

#Texans releasing Trent Brown per a league source

— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 26, 2025

Sources: #Texans fullback British Brooks makes team again, and tackle Austin Deculus traded to #Chargers for 2027 seventh-round pick. Cam Robinson stays on 53-man roster after some trade interest around #NFL @KPRC2 https://t.co/8BT9KGZQT4 https://t.co/u1TfFhHIOz

— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 26, 2025

Wow, we got a 7th for Deculas, interesting Brooks is not only staying but is listed as the FB, and we are keeping Cam Robinson now

Doesn't sound like any surprise wide receiver moves for #Texans with veterans Justin Watson, Braxton Berrios to initial 53-man roster. @KPRC2

— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 26, 2025

Watson and Berrios made the team at WR

#Texans second-year linebacker Jamal Hill made 53-man roster again for second year in a row, per a league source @oregonfootball @KPRC2 https://t.co/u1TfFhHIOz

— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 26, 2025

LB Jamal Hill made the team (I'm happy about that one)

Here is a live breakdown (scroll down a little bit to the tables) of the reported cuts so far broken out on offense and defense

https://www.battleredblog.com/houston-texans-roster/70487/live-houston-texans-roster-cutdown-tracker

Looking through this list they missed Irv Smith who was cut to likely be put on IR

Harrison Bryant released

Official roster

I think the biggest surprise is us only running 2 TEs, but that might just be until Irv Smith Jr comes back from IR and we drop probably a RB.

Also I guess Autry is starting the season on IR too.

Iambob said:

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Harrison Bryant released

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So was this the Texans "taking care" of Metchi? Sent him to a contender instead of cutting him and taking the chance he ends up in Cleveland?

Seems weird to cut Bryant after just trading for him. Metchie has value.