The Houston Texans are making a roster shuffle to clear the way for Tank Dell, waiving linebacker Jamal Hill from the 53-man roster while also bringing in rookie cornerback Collin Wright on the practice squad.
Dell’s activation is expected ahead of Houston’s matchup with the New York Giants, and the move opens the spot he needs to get back onto the field. Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said Dell will suit up against the Giants this week, setting up the wideout for his season debut.
For quarterback C.J. Stroud, that means getting one of his favorite targets back and adding another playmaker to the passing game.
Hill’s exit from the active roster does not automatically close the door on his time in Houston. The Texans could still circle back and sign him to the practice squad, which would keep him in the organization while freeing up the roster spot they need.
For now, though, the linebacker is left looking for his next move after three seasons with the team. He is 25.
Houston’s other move adds depth and upside on the back end. Wright, 22, comes in via the practice squad after originally joining the Texans as an undrafted free agent out of Stanford after the 2026 NFL Draft. The Missouri City, Texas, native spent his entire college career with the Cardinal, where he played in 36 games and finished with five interceptions and 14 passes defensed.
Wright’s Stanford résumé includes 11 starts in 2024, when he totaled 45 tackles, three interceptions and five passes defended. In 2025, he added 33 tackles and one interception in nine games.
He also stood out during Houston’s training camp, earning notice for his knack for getting around the football. The practice squad spot gives him a chance to keep developing in the Texans’ system while staying close in case the team needs help in the secondary.
In the end, Houston used one move to make room for Dell and another to add a developmental cornerback, addressing two different needs at once.
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