The Houston Texans released their group of players they have waived in order to get to the leagues mandated 53 man roster. In a surprise move the Texans have released safety Troy Nolan in a head scratching move and according to Tania Ganguli from the Houston Chronicle…
#Texans announce they released FS Troy Nolan as their final cut. I’ve been told it took this long because they tried to trade him first.— Tania Ganguli (@taniaganguli) September 1, 2012
Also, the Texans released veteran fullback Moran Norris after bringing him in during the off-season to compete for the fullback position. They also added Tyler Clutts via trade from the Chicago Bears by sending cornerback Sherrick McManis to the “Windy City”.
Here is the list of waived players by the Texans today.
Waived Players
Troy Nolan, Safety
Jerrell Jackson, Wide Receiver (Waived/Injured)
Case Keenum, Quarterback
Hebron Fangupo, Nose Tackle
Cody Wallace, Center
D.J. Bryant, Outside Linebacker
Shawn Loiseau, Inside Linebacker
Logan Brock, Tight End
Moran Norris, Fullback
Juaquin Iglesias, Wide Receiver
Rennie Moore, Outside Linebacker
Jonathan Grimes, Running Back
Jeff Maehl, Wide Receiver
Keith Browner, Defensive End
Nathan Menkin, Offensive Tackle
Mitch King, Defensive End
David Hunter, Defensive End
Eddie Pleasant, Safety
Cody White, Offensive Lineman
Delano Johnson, Outside Linebacker
Phillip Supernaw, Tight End
Placed on Injured Reserve
Rashad Butler, Offensive Tackle
