The Texans announced their roster moves, including the #asexpected activations of defensive end J.J. Watt and Duane Brown from the physically unable to perform list.
While Brown may not play in next week’s opener, Watt currently appears on track to play against the Bears.
Along those lines, there were few surprises among their cuts.
They released veteran safety Antonio Allen and wide receiver Cecil Shorts, as part of their moves to the 53-man roster limit.
They waived the following 18 players: Tackle Jeff Adams, guard Karim Barton, wide receiver Quenton Bundrage, inside linebacker Reshard Cliett, tight end Anthony Denham, defensive tackle Brandon Dunn, running back Kenny Hilliard, running back Akeem Hunt, defensive end Ufomba Kamalu, outside linebacker Eric Lee, tackle Andrew McDonald, cornerback Terrance Mitchell, cornerback Robert Nelson, defensive end Dan Pettinato, inside linebacker Shakeel Rashad, guard Chad Slade, tight end Eric Tomlinson and wide receiver Wendall Williams.
They also waived-injured center Dalton Freeman and outside linebacker Tony Washington Jr.