The Texans cut cornerback Breon Borders from the practice squad, according to a league source not authorized to speak publicly.
Borders was previously with the Buffalo Bills and Oakland Raiders.
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The 6-0, 195-pounder was a third team all conference pick at Duke where he recorded 148 career tackles, 12 interceptions and one sack with 34 pass deflections and two forced fumbles.