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The Houston Texans announced several cuts yesterday, on the way to getting down to the league-mandated 53-man roster by 3PM central time today.
There were a few players cut many did not expect to see yesterday, such as 2014 third-round draft pick DT Louis Nix III. Additionally, Hard Knocks "standouts" LB Kourtnei Brown and EZ Nwachukwu are now former Texans as well.
See today's cuts below (once they start rolling in) with the latest at the top.
Latest roster cuts from Saturday, September 5:
Tony Washington, LB
Charles James II, CB
Kurtis Drummond, S
Lynden Trail, OLB
Fili Moala, DE
Dan Pettinato, DE
Joseph Treadwell, OT
Roster cuts from Friday, September 4:
Chandler Worthy, WR
EZ Nwachukwu, WR
James Ferentz, C
Max Bullough, LB
Damaris Johnson, WR
Brandon Deaderick, DE
Kenny Hilliard, RB
Louis Nix III, DT
Matt Feiler, OT
Corey Moore, S
Kourtnei Brown, LB
Tevita Finau, DT
Please join us in the comments below as we sit, and we wait. Throw out some wild speculation, or better yet - comfort me in my time of need since Bill O'Brien appears to be dragging this Keshawn Martin thing out in direct defiance of my wishes.
(UPDATE 9:39 AM) The Texans have cut OT Joseph Treadwell according to Aaron Wilson:
Texans have cut offensive tackle Joseph Treadwell, according to a source. Strong candidate for practice squad
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) September 5, 2015
(UPDATE 9:52 AM) The Texans have cut DE Dan Pettinato according to Aaron Wilson:
Texans cut defensive end Dan Pettinato, per a source, expected back for practice squad if he clears waivers
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) September 5, 2015
(UPDATE 11:12 AM) The Texans have cut DE Fili Moala according to Mark Berman:
#Texans cut DE Fili Moala
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) September 5, 2015
(UPDATE 11:53 AM) The Texans have cut OLB Lynden Trail according to Aaron Wilson:
Texans cut outside linebacker Lynden Trail, per sources, want to do an injury settlement for him, but could also wind up on practice squad
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) September 5, 2015
(UPDATE 12:07 PM) The Texans have cut S Kurtis Drummond, according to Aaron Wilson:
Texans are cutting safety Kurtis Drummond, will go to practice squad if he clears waivers, per a source
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) September 5, 2015
(UPDATE 2:35 PM) The Texans have cut "Hard Knocks Star" Charles James II, according to Mark Berman:
Texans release CB Charles James
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) September 5, 2015
(UPDATE 2:39 PM) The Texans have waived/injured LB Tony Washington, according to John McClain:
Texans waive injured OLB Tony Washington.
— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) September 5, 2015
More to come...