Surprising Texans cut, potential Houston targets underscore busy NFL cut day

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ESPN Houston Joel Blank and Patrick Creighton react to some of the Texans shocking cuts, and share their thoughts on which players the Texans could be looking to add to the roster.

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The Houston Astros have long prided themselves on being a model organization — sharp, calculated, and ahead of the curve. But in this episode, we take a closer look at a story that’s raised eyebrows across the fanbase and inside the clubhouse: a troubling pattern of questionable decisions from the team’s medical staff.

It starts with a surprising face — the Astros’ own hand specialist, recently honored with the ceremonial first pitch. Behind the scenes, however, a different narrative is unfolding. Kyle Tucker was initially diagnosed with a “bone bruise,” only for it to later be revealed as a fracture. Yordan Alvarez played through three weeks of inflammation without undergoing proper imaging — a decision that’s baffling.

This isn’t just a string of bad breaks. It’s a series of red flags that call into question the protocols — or lack thereof — behind Houston’s return-to-play decisions. We examine whether these are isolated mistakes or signs of something more systemic. What does “60% healed” or “70% ready” actually mean when you’re managing the health of elite athletes?

In a season where every game counts, misdiagnosing key players isn’t just risky — it could be catastrophic.

Be sure to watch the video below as ESPN Houston John Granato and Lance Zierlien break it all down!

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