We're already seeing some surprising roster cuts by Houston Texans
ROSTER BREAKDOWN
27 August 2024
DeMeco Ryans has some tough decisions to make. Composite Getty Image.
As the Houston Texans make some tough decisions to set their initial 53-man roster, we're already hearing reports about some big names that won't make the cut.
First and foremost is receiver Noah Brown. Brown signed a 1-year, $5 million contract with the team before the season. Which made many believe he would be safe to make the team.
But he had surgery to repair his labrum in the offseason and has yet to play this preseason for the team. He caught 33 passes for 567 yards and two touchdowns for Houston last season.
KPRC 2's Aaron Wilson is reporting that the team is also releasing WR Ben Skowronek, nickel corner Desmond King, and WR Quintez Cephus.
Sources: #Texans releasing Noah Brown, Ben Skowronek, Desmond King, Quintez Cephus @KPRC2 https://t.co/gompKckjxf
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 27, 2024
Skowronek was thought to have a decent chance to make the team, since the Texans traded a 7th round pick for him. But it appears the Texans receiver group was tough to crack.
Unless we hear otherwise, it appears CJ Stroud will be throwing to Nico Collins, Stefon Diggs, Tank Dell, John Metchie III, Robert Woods, and Xavier Hutchinson.
Often injured tight end Teagan Quitoriano has been let go as well, per Aaron Wilson.
Cornerback was a priority for the Texans in free agency. They added two former first round picks in Jeff Okudah and CJ Henderson. It's now being reported that Henderson will not make the team.
#Texans releasing C.J. Henderson, Troy Pride Jr. Dieter Eiselen, Jacob Phillips, Pheldarius Payne (waived-injured), McTelvin Agim, Tyrique Barnes, per sources @KPRC2 https://t.co/gompKckjxf
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 27, 2024
Other names of note
Backup QB Tim Boyle will also be released. Case Keenum's season is over, he's been placed on IR (foot). The team will go with two QBs on the roster in CJ Stroud and Davis Mills.
Sources: #Texans get down to 53-player limit as Case Keenum (regular injured reserve, foot), Kurt Hinish (calf, short-term IR), Pheldarius Payne waived-injured (hamstring), Brandon Hill (IR, knee), Jawhar Jordan (waived-injured, oblique, injury settlement) @KPRC2…
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 27, 2024
The running back position was one of the big talking points this preseason. Joe Mixon, Dameon Pierce, Cam Akers, Dare Ogunbowale, and British Brooks all made the team. Brooks will see time at fullback.
Here's an update on injured LB Christian Harris (calf).
To clarify because I saw some confusion, #Texans placed LB Christian Harris and DT Kurt Hinish on short term IR. Both can return after 4 weeks.
QB Case Keenum and S Brandon Hill are on season-ending IR. https://t.co/DNRcNasWfy
— Jonathan M Alexander (@jonmalexander) August 27, 2024
We'll keep updating throughout the day as more cuts are reported. For a more detailed breakdown of cut day, be sure to follow Aaron Wilson's work at Click2Houston.com.
Jeremy Peña had a season-high four hits, capped by a tiebreaking RBI single in the eighth inning, to give the Houston Astros a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night.
JP3 for the lead!!!#BuiltForThis pic.twitter.com/YMcU3GzjBM
— Houston Astros (@astros) May 15, 2025
The Astros trailed by 1 when Zach Dezenzo singled with one out in the eighth and was lifted for pinch-runner Chas McCormick. Mauricio Dubón’s second double of the game dropped into the left field corner and scored McCormick, tying the game and chasing Michael Lorenzen (3-4).
DUBI TIES IT UP!#BuiltForThis pic.twitter.com/lgwkhrX4iK
— Houston Astros (@astros) May 15, 2025
Carlos Estévez took over and Peña lined his third pitch into left field, sending Dubón home and putting the Astros on top.
Josh Hader walked one in a scoreless ninth for his 10th save after Bryan King (1-0) threw a scoreless eighth for the win.
Isaac Paredes homered for a second straight game for the Astros after his shot in the ninth inning Tuesday night lifted them to the 2-1 win.
Maikel Garcia homered and doubled as the Royals built a 3-1 lead.
Dubón’s first double came with one out in the sixth and he scored on a double by Peña to get the Astros within 3-2.
Houston’s Colton Gordon allowed seven hits and three runs in 4 1/3 innings in his major league debut.
Lorenzen yielded seven hits and four runs in 7 1/3 innings for the loss.
Garcia put the Royals up 1-0 with his towering home run to start the second inning. There were two outs and two on in the inning when Jonathan India then smacked an RBI double off the left field wall to make it 2-0.
The Royals had runners at first and second with two outs in the third when Jake Meyers robbed Hunter Renfroe of extra bases with a nifty catch on the track in center.
Paredes homered in the fourth before Garcia’s RBI double that bounced off second base and into the outfield pushed the lead to 3-1.
Isaac ➡️ Crawford Boxes#BuiltForThis pic.twitter.com/yIo7pklYL0
— Houston Astros (@astros) May 15, 2025
Key moment
Dubón’s RBI double in the eighth that tied it and chased Lorenzen.
Key stat
Peña has been great in 16 games since moving to the leadoff spot and has five doubles, three homers, 15 RBIs and 28 hits.
Peña caught up with Julia Morales after the game to talk about the big win!
The @astros take the series vs KC with a 4-3 win!
After the game JP3 spoke with @JuliaMorales pic.twitter.com/uppWfUeEZE
— Space City Home Network (@SpaceCityHN) May 15, 2025
Up next
The Royals are off Thursday and RHP Hunter Brown (6-1, 1.48 ERA) starts for Houston on Thursday night in the opener of a series at Texas with RHP Jacob deGrom (3-1, 2.72) on the mound.
