Ahead of their Week Four matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Houston Texans are signing two players from the practice squad, including one who’s expected to start. OT Austin Deculus was elevated, alongside former Steelers DL Khalil Davis. They released DB DeAndre Houston-Carson, while also elevating C Jimmy Morrissey and OT Geron Christian. The team also signed former third-round pick Derek Rivers to their practice squad. NFL Insider Aaron Wilson passed along the news.
#Texans signed Khalil Davis, Austin Deculus to active roster, releasing DeAndre Houston-Carson, signed Derek Rivers to practice squad, elevated Geron Christian and Jimmy Morrissey
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) September 30, 2023
Deculus will have a big role with Houston tomorrow, as he’s going to get the start for the Texans with OTs Laremy Tunsil and Josh Jones out with injuries.