The Texans waived injured former seventh-round cornerback Jermaine Kelly.
Kelly missed his entire rookie season last year with a torn hamstring that required surgery and recently injured his quadriceps.
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He was replaced on the roster by Jermaine Ponder, who was claimed off waivers from the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Ponder played collegiately at Saint Francis (Pa.). He was named second-team all-Northeast Conference after his senior season in 2018. Ponder set a St. Francis record with 16 passes defended (15 pass breakups and one interception).