WR Devin Smith among 4 Texans practice squad protections for Week 3

The Houston Texans protected four players from their practice squad, including newly signed receiver Devin Smith.

The Houston Texans announced their four practice squad protections for Week 3, and the AFC South club had a recently signed player immediately protected.

Houston applied protection to receiver Devin Smith, who the Texans signed on Monday. The club also protected center-guard Greg Mancz, defensive back Jonathan Owens, and running back C.J. Prosise.

The Texans currently have Smith, Mancz, Owens, Prosise, DT Auzoyah Alufohai, LB Davin Bellamy, CB Anthony Chesley, TE Troy Fumagalli, LB Nate Hall, WR Chad Hansen, WR Dwayne Harris, G Cordel Iwuagwu, QB Alex McGough, WR Steven Mitchell, OT Elijah Nkansah, and RB Scottie Phillips on the practice squad.

Against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 2, Prosise was promoted to the active roster for game day. In Week 1, Phillips was promoted to the active roster against the Kansas City Chiefs.

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