The Texans reduced their roster to 53 on Saturday when they placed three draft choices - offensive tackle Brennan Williams, outside linebacker Trevardo Williams and receiver Alan Bonner - on injured reserve.
The Texans waived running back Deji Karim, cornerback Roc Carmichael and cornerback Elbert Mack.
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OFFENSE (25)
Quarterbacks (3): Matt Schaub, T.J. Yates, Case Keenum.
Running backs (3): Arian Foster, Ben Tate, r-Cierre Wood.
Fullback (1): Greg Jones.
Tight ends (3): Owen Daniels, Garrett Graham, r-Ryan Griffin.
Receivers (5): Andre Johnson, r-DeAndre Hopkins, Keshawn Martin, DeVier Posey, Lestar Jean.
Linemen (10): Duane Brown, Wade Smith, Chris Myers, Brandon Brooks, Derek Newton, Ben Jones, Ryan Harris, Cody White, Andrew Gardner, r-David Quessenberry.
DEFENSE (26)
Linemen (6): J.J. Watt, Earl Mitchell, Jared Crick, Terrell McClain, Tim Jamison, Antonio Smith*.
Linebackers (10): Brian Cushing, Brooks Reed, Joe Mays, Whitney Mercilus, Darryl Sharpton, Tim Dobbins, Bryan Braman, r-Willie Jefferson, r-Justin Tuggle, r-Sam Montgomery.
Cornerbacks (5): Johnathan Joseph, Kareem Jackson, Brice McCain, Brandon Harris, r-A.J. Bouye.
Safeties (5): Danieal Manning, Ed Reed, Shiloh Keo, r-D.J. Swearinger, Eddie Pleasant.
SPECIALISTS (3)
Kicker (1): Randy Bullock.
Punter (1): Shane Lechler.
Snapper (1): Jon Weeks.
* - won't count against the roster until he's reinstated from his suspension Sept. 10; r-rookie.
Texans' roster
Nose tackle Daniel Muir reached an injury settlement.
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Free safety Ed Reed was removed from the physically unable to perform list and moved to the active roster.
Brennan Williams, a third-round pick, has been suffering from a knee injury that required arthroscopic surgery in May.
Trevardo Williams, who had a team-high 3½ sacks in preseason, suffered an ankle injury in the last preseason game against Dallas.
Bonner, a sixth-round pick, missed preseason with a hamstring injury.
Other offensive players waived were running back Dennis Johnson, receiver Andy Cruse, fullback Tyler Clutts, guard Tyler Horn, center Alex Kupper, tight end Jake Byrne, receiver EZ Nwachukwu and tackle Nate Menkin.
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Other defensive players released were nose tackle Chris Jones, inside linebacker Mike Mohamed, inside linebacker Cameron Collins, safety Jawanza Starling, safety Ohrian Johnson, end Keith Browner and end Delano Johnson.
Other moves can be made once players from around the NFL become unrestricted free agents.
The reduction means the Texans kept four rookies who were undrafted free agents - linebacker Justin Tuggle, cornerback A.J. Bouye, running back Cierre Wood and outside linebacker Willie Jefferson.
Also, once players clear waivers Sunday, the Texans can sign as many as eight players to their practice squad. Most or all will be players they released.
Defensive end Antonio Smith, suspended for the San Diego game Sept. 9, doesn't count against the roster until he's reinstated Sept. 10.
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