The Texans placed linebacker Brennan Scarlett on injured reserve due to an ankle injury.
Scarlett had been listed as questionable on the injury report.
Scarlett was replaced on the active roster by offensive tackle Roderick Johnson.
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Johnson has a previous stint with the Cleveland Browns. He played collegiately at Florida State.