The Houston Texans have released backup quarterback Ryan Mallett, sources told ESPN on Tuesday.
Mallett, who blamed his tardiness on traffic, was late for meetings Saturday, then missed the team's charter flight to South Florida. He had to fly commercial to join the team for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
It was the second known time Mallett was late for a team activity.
The Texans only have one quarterback on the roster: starter Brian Hoyer. The Texans' 2014 fourth-round pick, Tom Savage, is on injured reserve, and Zac Dysert is on the practice squad.