A former Clemson wide receiver has been released by an NFL team for the second time in his career.
Amari Rodgers was released by the Houston Texans on Sunday, according to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport.
“I appreciate the Texans organization and my time in Houston,” Rodgers said on X, formerly known as Twitter. “Thank you to Nick and Coach Ryans for working with me to come to this amicable parting. I wish them nothing but the best this season, and am excited for my football future. Thank you.”
Rodgers finished the 2022 season with 16 receptions for 204 yards and one touchdown. He spent the last six games of the 2022 season with the Texans being traded by the Green Bay Packers in the middle of the season.
In four seasons at Clemson, Rodgers had 181 career receptions for 2,144 yards and 15 touchdowns. The Packers selected Rodgers at No. 85 in the 2021 NFL draft after he had his best statistical season as a senior in 2020. Playing alongside Trevor Lawrence, Rodgers led the Tigers in all three major receiving categories in 2020 with 77 receptions, 1,020 yards and seven touchdowns.
Now, Rodgers will look for his third NFL team in three years in the league.
I appreciate the Texans organization and my time in Houston. Thank you to Nick and Coach Ryans for working with me to come to this amicable parting. I wish them nothing but the best this season, and am excited for my football future. Thank you.
— Amari Rodgers3️⃣ (@arodgers_3) July 30, 2023
The #Texans have activated veterans DT Sheldon Rankins and CB Kendall Sheffield from PUP, while waiving WR Amari Rodgers.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 30, 2023
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