#Texans to re-sign versatile defensive back Myles Bryant to practice squad, per a league source
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 27, 2025
Just like that, the Houston Texans have their initial 53-man roster for the 2025 season.
Tuesday’s deadline has come and gone, leading to a slew of roster moves in H-Town for the upcoming year. Some were shocking, like the release of do-it-all defensive back Myles Bryant. Others were expected, like the departure of cornerback D’Angelo Ross.
General manager Nick Caserio recently said during Tuesday’s press conference that Houston has reached out to several players about joining the 16-man practice squad. This can include several rookies, including drafted players and options who have spent up to two years with the organization.
Expect a majority of the names to fall in place from the waived or released crew amid the roster cuts, but a handful of names recently released could also join Houston from the outside looking in.
Follow along as Texans Wire tracks all the additions made to the practice squad on Wednesday:
According to KPRC 2 Sports’ Aaron Wilson, do-it-all defensive back Myles Bryant will return to the roster as a member of the practice squad.
According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Texans plan on bringing back Trent Brown to the practice squad until he’s ready to make the active 53-man roster. He was perhaps the most surprising cut after trending in the right direction toward the end of camp.
#Texans OT Trent Brown, who was released today, will likely head to the Houston practice squad to get healthy and ready. He’ll be available for the 53-man roster soon.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 26, 2025
According to KPRC 2 Sports’ Aaron Wilson, veteran corner Damon Arnette Jr. is returning to the practice squad. Arnette, a former first-round pick out of Ohio State by the Las Vegas Raiders, reportedly had drawn interest from the San Francisco 49ers, Green Bay Packers and Indianapolis Colts. He had an interception against the Carolina Panthers.
According to KRPC2 Sports’ Aaron Wilson Texans are signing defensive tackle Junior Tafuna to the practice squad.
Jaylon Thomas Back
According to KPRC 2 Sports’ Aaron Wilson, the Texans are bringing back offensive lineman Jaylon Thomas to the practice squad.
#Texans signed Jaylon Thomas to practice squad, per a league source
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 27, 2025
According to KPRC 2 Sports’ Aaron Wilson, the Texans plan to bring back international defensive tackle Haggai Ndubuisi to the practice squad. Since Ndubuisi is an international player, it won’t count against the roster, meaning Houston will have 17 players on the practice squad.
#Texans sign international defensive tackle Haggai Ndubuisi to practice squad, per a league source @KPRC2
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 27, 2025
According to KPRC 2 Sports’ Aaron Wilson, the Texans plan to bring back running back Jahwar Jordan to the practice squad.
#Texans bring back running back Jawhar Jordan for practice squad per a league source @KPRC2
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 27, 2025
According to KRPC 2 Sports’ Aaron Wilson, the Texans are bringing back K.C. Ossai. The linebacker was one of the more promising players during team drills in practice.
According to KPRC 2 Sports’ Aaron Wilson, the Texans are bringing back fullback Jakob Johnson.
#Texans signing fullback Jakob Johnson to practice squad, per a league source
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 27, 2025
According to KPRC 2 Sports’ Aaron Wilson, the Texans are signing undrafted rookie center Eli Cox to their practice squad. He should be considered the top interior offensive lineman to return on the practice squad.
According to KPRC2 Sports’ Aaron Wilson, former wide receiver Jared Wayne is coming back to Houston as a member of the practice squad. He was waived during an injury earlier this offseason but was expected to return to Houston when healthy.
According to KPRC2 Sports’ Aaron Wilson, Solomon Bryd is coming back to Houston as a member of the practice squad. He nearly made the active roster after an impressive preseason.
A key guy #Texans want for practice squad, if he clears waivers: defensive end Solomon Byrd, a good pass rusher @KPRC2
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 27, 2025
According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Texans are bringing back Harrison Bryant. Right now, he’s expected to start on the practice squad, but should be elevated to the active roster before Week 1 arrives.
TE Harrison Bryant will be signing back with the #Texans, per source. Houston recently acquired him via trade and released him Tuesday. As @FieldYates noted, that appears to be a procedural move with an open door to an eventual return.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) August 27, 2025
Bryant, 27, was acquired by the Texans in the John Metchie deal earlier this month. The former Cleveland Browns fourth-round draft pick from Florida Atlantic has caught 98 career passes for 877 yards and 10 touchdowns. He spent last season with the Las Vegas Raiders.