The Houston Texans shuffled the deck ahead of their Week 15 matchup, making a series of roster moves that reflect both necessity and opportunity as they navigate the final stretch of the regular season.
Here’s the rundown: The Texans waived rookie running back Cody Schrader, activated tight end Harrison Bryant from injured reserve, and elevated both running back Jawhar Jordan and defensive back K’Von Wallace to the active roster.
Let’s start with Bryant, who’s had quite the journey this season. The 26-year-old tight end was originally a fourth-round pick by the Browns back in 2020 and has seen his fair share of locker rooms since.
After a stint with the Raiders in 2024, he landed with the Eagles earlier this year before being traded to Houston in August. Despite being cut during final roster decisions, the Texans kept him close on the practice squad, and now he’s back in the fold.
Bryant’s 2025 stat line doesn’t jump off the page-two catches for seven yards over eight games-but his return gives Houston another option at tight end, especially with the position dealing with injuries throughout the season. Don’t expect him to suddenly become a focal point in the offense, but his experience and blocking ability could quietly help this team down the stretch.
As for the backfield, the Texans waived Cody Schrader, the undrafted rookie out of Missouri. Schrader had been a feel-good story during training camp, but with Jawhar Jordan getting the call-up from the practice squad, Houston is clearly looking to shake things up at running back. Jordan brings a different burst to the position-a potential change-of-pace option who could see some touches depending on how the game script unfolds.
On the defensive side, K’Von Wallace gets the nod. The veteran safety has bounced around the league but brings valuable depth and special teams experience. With injuries and attrition always a factor this time of year, Wallace’s elevation gives the Texans more flexibility in the secondary.
All in all, these moves aren’t headline-grabbers, but they’re the kind of roster tweaks that can matter in December. Whether it’s Bryant helping in run blocking, Jordan giving the offense a spark, or Wallace shoring up the back end, the Texans are clearly trying to fine-tune the roster as the playoff picture starts to take shape.