The Texans released wide receiver Bruce Ellington from injured reserve, according to a league source not authorized to speak publicly.
Ellington has recovered from a hamstring injury and is cleared to work out for NFL teams.
Ellington had caught eight passes for 92 yards and a touchdown this season.
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Ellington caught 29 passes for 330 yards and two touchdown last season for the Texans.