The Houston Texans have added another name to an already crowded wide receiver room, signing free agent Montrell Washington after a workout on Tuesday.
KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson first reported the move, noting that Washington’s successful audition led to a deal with Houston. The addition gives the Texans a player with Super Bowl experience and a clear special teams background as they keep sorting through a deep position group.
Washington entered the NFL as a fifth-round pick by the Denver Broncos in the 2022 NFL Draft. He spent one season in Denver, then played two years with the Kansas City Chiefs from 2023 to 2025.
He also spent time in the New York Giants’ training camp ahead of the 2025 season before being cut prior to Week 1. During his time with Kansas City, he was part of the team’s Super Bowl-winning run in the 2023 season.
At 27 years old, Washington arrives in Houston listed at 5-foot-10 and 170 pounds. His NFL value has come mostly on special teams, where he’s built most of his resume.
Across his career, Washington has appeared in 22 games for the Broncos and Chiefs. His biggest offensive production came as a rookie with Denver in 2022, when he recorded four catches for two yards and added five carries for 30 yards.
His return-game numbers are more substantial. Washington has totaled 40 punt returns for an average of 8.3 yards and 20 kick returns for an average of 18.7 yards per return.
That’s the lane he’ll likely have to win in Houston. The Texans’ receiver group is deep, and with roster cuts about a month away, Washington checks in as the 12th wide receiver on the team’s 90-man roster after the reserve/injured designation for DJ Turner.
He’ll also have competition from players with return experience, including Jha’Quan Jackson and Jaylin Noel. That makes the path to the 53-man roster a tough one.
For Washington, the more realistic opening may be on the practice squad. The Texans have clearly shown enough interest to bring him in, and if he makes enough noise over the next few practices, Houston could decide to keep him around in some capacity.
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