Throughout training camp, the top position battle to watch has been in the wide receiver room as the group possesses several capable NFL wideouts.
Nico Collins, Stefon Diggs and Tank Dell all will sit out in Saturday’s preseason finale against the Los Angeles Rams. Veteran Robert Woods earned the off day, and likely a spot on the 53-man roster — for look to keep him healthy for a trade — after producing the last two preseason games.
#Texans wide receivers active today John Metchie III, Ben Skowronek, Xavier Hutchinson, Steven Sims Jr., Quintez Cephus, Johnny Johnson III. Not dressed out Tank Dell, Nico Collins, Stefon Diggs, Robert Woods @KPRC2 pic.twitter.com/jslSzrNhNs
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 24, 2024
Among Houston’s active receivers is John Metchie III, Xavier Hutchinson, Ben Skowronek and Steven Sims.
Depending on how many wideouts the Texans keep, there are likely two to three spots remaining.
Veteran Noah Brown has not played throughout the preseason and his status is unknown. He may begin the year on injured reserve, which would open an additional spot in the receiver room.
Metchie had a breakout showing last week against the New York Giants with six catches for 68 yards and his first professional touchdown.
Between strong showings in practice and eight catches for 80 yards with another 27 on the ground, Hutchinson is another young receiver making it tough to leave him off the roster.
Sims and Skowronek are two versatile pieces that can also contribute on special teams. Sims had a punt return touchdown in the Texans Divisional Round loss to Baltimore and Skowronek arrived in Houston via trade with Los Angeles.