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Texans Sign Eleven Players to Practice Squad Ahead of Season Opener

The Houston Texans have added eleven players to their practice squad as of August 31, 2026.

Pierce Nash

September 1, 20261 min read

The Houston Texans have officially signed eleven players to their practice squad as they prepare for the upcoming season. This announcement was made on August 31, 2026, just days before the Texans are set to face the Buffalo Bills at Reliant Stadium on September 13.

The players added to the practice squad include: - Dominic Bailey, a 24-year-old defensive tackle from Tennessee - Lewis Bond, a 23-year-old wide receiver from Boston College - Bryce Hall, a 28-year-old cornerback with six years of experience from Virginia - Jamal Hill, a 25-year-old linebacker from Oregon - Alijah Huzzie, a 25-year-old cornerback from North Carolina - Jawhar Jordan, a 27-year-old running back from Louisville - Josh Kelly, a 25-year-old wide receiver from Texas Tech - James Neal III, a 23-year-old tackle from Iowa State - George Odum, a 32-year-old safety with nine years of experience from Central Arkansas - Daniel Sobkowicz, a 23-year-old wide receiver from Illinois State - Noah Whittington, a 24-year-old running back from Oregon.

Further details regarding the players' roles or the team's strategy for the upcoming game 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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Pierce Nash

Pierce Nash covers Fort Worth high school and area college sports.

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