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Houston Texans 2022 practice squad tracker: Grayland Arnold returns

The Houston Texans are finalizing their 16-man practice squad. Keep up with all of the moves here.

The Houston Texans have finalized their 53-man roster, passed through the waiver period, and can now sign players to their practice squad.

Here is a list of the practice squad players the Texans have signed thus far. Houston will be able to keep 16 practice squad participants for the 2022 campaign.

In one of the surprises from Wednesday, the Texans signed former 2018 third-round tight end Jordan Akins to their practice squad. Akins had spent the offseason program and preseason with the New York Giants.

LB Kevin Pierre-Louis

OL Jordan Steckler

WR Jalen Camp

DB Jacobi Francis

QB Jeff Driskel

DE Demone Harris

DB Tristin McCollum

C Jimmy Morrissey

WR Drew Estrada

S Grayland Arnold

Texans release TE Seth Green

The Houston Texans have released former Houston Cougar tight end Seth Green.

The Houston Texas are removing a Houston Cougar from their roster as they work to get a 53-man roster by 3:00 p.m. Central Time.

According to Aaron Wilson from the Pro Football Network, the Texans are cutting former Houston tight end Seth Green, who was on the roster as an undrafted free agent.

The Texans’ tight end group is crowded with veteran Pharaoh Brown, second-year Brevin Jordan, and fifth-round rookie Teagan Quitoriano.

According to tight end Brown on Aug. 7, Green was going to challenge Brown for the fastest 40-time among the Texans’ tight ends.

If Green clears waivers, the Texans could look to bring him back on the practice squad.

WATCH: Texans TE Teagan Quitoriano catches touchdown pass against the Rams

Houston Texans rookie tight end Teagan Quitoriano caught a 6-yard touchdown pass against the Los Angeles Rams in the second preseason game.

One of the intriguing aspects of fifth-round tight end Teagan Quitoriano was his ability to catch passes and take advantage of hidden space to advance the football after the catch.

The Houston Texans’ rookie from Oregon State demonstrated that ability against the Los Angeles Rams in the second preseason game Friday night at SoFi Stadium with 6:05 to go in the third quarter.

With a second-and-goal from the 6-yard line, quarterback Kyle Allen threw a quick out to the right side for Quitoriano, who managed to slide and bull his way into the end zone and push Houston ahead 14-6 including the extra point.

FILM ROOM: What does former Bears, Dolphins TE Adam Shaheen bring to Texans?

The Houston Texans traded for Adam Shaheen. Here is what the former Chicago Bears and Miami Dolphins tight end can offer.

A hulking giant with vicegrip hands and a basketball background has been added to the Houston Texans. Late Tuesday afternoon, Nick Caserio completed a trade with the Miami Dolphins, adding Adam Shaheen to bolster the Texans tight end depth.

Make no mistake, Pharaoh Brown and Brevin Jordan should hold down the starting jobs as both have achieved strong camps so far. However, after injuries struck tight end Antony Auclair and rookie sixth-round pick Teagan Quitoriano, Houston’s depth at an important offensive position looked bleak.

To solve the problem, Caserio sent a 2023 sixth-round pick for a 2023 seventh-round pick and Shaheen. The former all-conference basketball player and Chicago Bears’ second-round pick in 2017 is now on his third team in six years.

The million dollar question becomes, what has Shaheen shown in his previous stints with the Bears and Miami Dolphins and how can he contribute to the Texans? The answer lies in Shaheen’s film.

‘Fat kid’ Brevin Jordan cut out fast food to improve performance in Year 2

Houston Texans tight end Brevin Jordan says he cut out fast food to slim down in his second season.

Brevin Jordan knew he needed to make sacrifices if he wanted to excel in his second NFL season.

The Houston Texans’ 2021 fifth-round tight end from Miami worked on his eating habits throughout the offseason to get leaner and stronger in his quest to become a complete tight end.

The path wasn’t easy.

“I’m a fat kid honestly,” Jordan told reporters on Aug. 6 at Houston Methodist Training Center. “I’m a fat kid so give me some Cane’s, In-N-Out Burger, McDonald’s, all of it. I just had to cut it all out. I was 21 years old eating like a child. So, just being at a pro level, you can’t eat like that because you come out here and feel it.”

Jordan caught 20 passes for 178 yards and three touchdowns in his nine games as a rookie, two of which he started. If the 6-3, 245-pounder is going to make progress in year two, Jordan knows he can’t continue to have the same routines.

“I didn’t gain any weight, but I definitely feel like I’ve lost body fat,” said Jordan. “We do scans and stuff all the time, just leaning out. I’ve got abs now. I’m doing something. I’ve got abs, but last time I had abs I want to say I was in seventh grade when I played basketball. Now I’ve got them a little bit. I can go to the pool and flex them a little bit.”

In addition to gaining abs, Jordan is also gaining knowledge of his position and how it relates to the overall scheme of new offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton.

“I would say my knowledge of the game, just being able to read coverages,” said Jordan. “My whole goal this offseason was to get bigger, faster, stronger, just being a complete tight end. That’s what I’ve been working on the whole offseason.”

Texans activate rookie TE Teagan Quitoriano from PUP list

The Houston Texans have activated fifth-round tight end Teagan Quitoriano from the active/physically unable to perform list.

The Houston Texans will get to see another one of their draft picks in training camp.

The Texans activated fifth-round tight end Teagan Quitoriano from the active/physically unable to perform list on Monday.

The former Oregon State product caught 19 passes for 214 yards and three touchdowns in his 11 games for the Beavers last season. Houston will have Quitoriano join a tight end group that includes Pharaoh Brown and second-year Brevin Jordan.

The activation of Quitoriano could not have come at a better time. Antony Auclair will miss time with an injured knee, and the club also worked out former tight end Ryan Izzo.

The other two players remaining on the PUP list include defensive end Jordan Jenkins and defensive back Tristin McCollum.

Texans work out TE Ryan Izzo

The Houston Texans worked out a familiar tight end on Day 2 of training camp in Ryan Izzo.

The Houston Texans worked out a familiar face in tight end Ryan Izzo on Saturday, according to a league source.

Izzo, 26, previously spent the 2021 offseason and training camp with the Texans after they traded a seventh-round pick to obtain his rights from the New England Patriots. After releasing Izzo at the end of preseason, the former Patriots 2018 seventh-round pick spent time on the New York Giants, Seattle Seahawks, and Tennessee Titans’ practice squads. The Titans released Izzo on June 1.

The Texans are evaluating options at tight end as coach Lovie Smith told reporters Saturday after the second training camp practice that Antony Auclair would “be out a little bit.” Auclair left the first day of practice on a cart with a bag of ice on his right knee.

Izzo has 19 catches for 313 yards and a touchdown through 19 career games, 16 of which he has started.

Texans injuries from Day 1 of training camp

The Houston Texans had one injury of note — TE Antony Auclair — after the first day of training camp at Houston Methodist Training Center.

The Houston Texans held their first day of practice Friday, and it did come with some injuries.

According to Aaron Wilson from the Pro Football Network, tight end Antony Auclair was carted off the practice field and had an ice bag on his right knee. Coach Lovie Smith did not provide any update on Auclair during his post-practice presser.

The Texans had four players not practice in defensive end Jonathan Greenard (foot), linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill (knee), center Justin Britt (foot), and receiver Phillip Dorsett (undisclosed).

Defensive back Tristin McCollum, defensive end Jordan Jenkins, and rookie tight end Teagan Quitoriano are on the active/physically unable to perform list. All three are eligible to come back at any time after passing their physicals.

Texans TE Brevin Jordan qualifies as second-year breakout candidate

Houston Texans tight end Brevin Jordan made Pro Football Focus’ list of potential second-year breakout candidates.

The Houston Texans’ five-man 2021 draft class has a chance to prove general manager Nick Caserio right.

Third-round quarterback Davis Mills and third-round receiver Nico Collins can ignite the passing game. Fifth-round linebacker Garret Wallow can become a special teams ace and excel in coverage on defense. Sixth-round defensive tackle Roy Lopez can build upon his success along the defensive line’s interior.

However, there is only one of the five who is a breakout candidate.

According to Michael Renner from Pro Football Focus, fifth-round tight end Brevin Jordan, who caught 20 passes for 178 yards and three touchdowns last year, comes in at No. 12 on their list of potential second-year breakout candidates.

What we did see from him, though, was an ability to create after the catch, a trait that’s becoming more and more coveted at the tight end position with the way modern offenses are trending. Jordan broke four tackles on those 20 catches and averaged 5.0 yards after the catch per reception.

The Miami product was always a player who was going to need some seasoning, as he was only 20 years old on draft day. Considering he was playing close to a starter workload by the end of last season, as well as the Texans’ limited number of receiving options, Jordan will have every opportunity to break out in 2022.

Jordan will have the advantage of playing for offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton, who deploys a tight end friendly offense. The 6-3, 245-pounder will have ample opportunity to showcase his talent and capitalize on plays designed for him.

Mills told reporters on June 14 during mandatory minicamp that he was enthused to work with Jordan as they go into their second NFL season together.

“He’s looked good obviously,” said Mills. “Showed some big-time play-making ability at the end of the last year and he still brings that into this year. We’re excited to see what he can do.”

If Jordan is breaking out in his second season, it can only mean that Mills is having a successful season, too.

Can Pharaoh Brown have best season for a tight end in Texans history?

Pharaoh Brown expects to have a big season. What would he need to do to have the best season for a tight end in Houston Texans history?

Pharaoh Brown is banking on himself in 2022.

The 6-6, 258-pound tight end met with reporters during mandatory minicamp on June 14 and was unabashed about what he believed he could accomplish in his third season with the Houston Texans.

“I feel like I can accomplish a lot this year,” Brown said. “Really just taking it day by day, one-day focus for me. I’m comfortable. I’ve been meeting with the quarterbacks all year, so getting on the same page with them is really big. Just knowing where they want me to be, where I want to be. The game has just slowed down understanding all the fine line details. That’s going to help me be an All-Pro this year.”

Brown having an All-Pro season would be historic as he would be the first Texans tight end in team history to earn the honor. Not even Owen Daniels was able to achieve first-team All-Pro, even though he had two Pro Bowl seasons in 2008 and 2012.

What Daniels was able to do was have the best season for a tight end in 2008. The former 2006 fourth-round pick from Wisconsin caught 70 passes for 862 yards and two touchdowns. Daniels would catch more in 2012 with six, but the catches and receiving yards are still franchise single-season records.

Brown’s best season was when he caught 23 passes for 171 yards through his 15 games, 12 of which he started.

For Brown to approach Daniels’ numbers, he will need to play the season’s full complement of games as Daniels did in 2008 with 16. Brown gets the advantage of an extra game.

Daniels averaged 4.4 catches a game and had a 12.3 yards per reception in 2008. The best game of Brown’s career was in Week 1 when he caught four passes for 67 yards in a 37-21 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars at NRG Stadium. Brown will effectively need to repeat his career game every time he suits up for Houston in 2022. The catches would put him at 68, just two shy of Daniels’ 70, but the yardage would reach 1,139 and set a new franchise record for tight ends.

In addition to playing in a tight end friendly offense schemed by offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton, Brown has been working with the quarterbacks in the offseason to ensure he is on the same page.

“I think he’s looked extremely well this offseason,” quarterback Davis Mills said June 14. “He’s running some really good routes. Has a really good first step, has been really explosive this offseason. I’m looking forward to getting out on the field with him.”

If the Texans are able to get Brown to play at a high level, it would give them an effective tight end, which can only benefit Mills as he makes his case as Houston’s answer under center.