The Texans have cut ties with rookie linebacker Aiden Fisher, parting ways with the former Indiana standout before Sunday morning’s matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Jordan Schultz reported the move this way: “Sources: The #Texans are releasing rookie LB Aiden Fisher. The 7th-round pick was an All-American last season en route to helping Indiana win a national championship. He will be on waivers.”
Fisher’s college résumé was built on a long climb. He followed Curt Cignetti through his entire college career, beginning at James Madison before transferring to Indiana, where he became a key piece of the Hoosiers’ defense during their championship run. Over 28 games with Indiana, he piled up 215 total tackles, with 95 of them solo, plus 16 tackles for loss for 49 yards, six sacks for 30 yards, two interceptions, seven passes defended, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
That production led to Houston taking him in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft with the 243rd pick. But his early NFL stretch never really got going. In three games for a Texans team that enters Week 6 at 1-4, Fisher finished with just one solo tackle.
After the draft, Fisher talked about the work that carried him to the league and the mindset he brought with him.
“That's kind of the story of my life. Nothing's been given to me easy.
I've worked for everything that I've had. I've worked harder than anybody.
I put more time in than anybody. Having that transition once already - to go to a new place where I don't know anybody and I have to gain respect, prove why I belong - has helped me a lot.
And I'm ready to do it again.”
He added: “I have no doubt in my mind I'll be successful at it - to be able to put my head down and be as humble as possible and just hungry to learn, to work, and impact the football team to win some football games.”
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