The Houston Texans are adding reinforcements for Monday’s matchup against the Dallas Cowboys.
Houston activated cornerback Jeff Okudah and defensive lineman Mario Edwards Jr. to the active 53-man roster prior to the clash of Lone Star opponents on ABC and ESPN.
Okudah, a former first-round pick in 2020, has been out since suffering a hip injury Sept. 8 in the season-opening win at Indianapolis.
We have activated Jeff Okudah to the active roster from the Injured Reserve/Designated for Return list and made other roster moves. pic.twitter.com/fYQL4kc8pM
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) November 18, 2024
Edwards, who’d missed the past four weeks after being suspended for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy, was reinstated last week but officially added to the roster on Monday.
In a corresponding move, cornerback Myles Bryant and running back J.J. Taylor were waived. Both could be added back to the practice squad if they clear waivers. Taylor could be a favorite to land back since he’s been with Houston’s practice squad on and off for two seasons.
The Texans also elevated defensive tackle Tommy Togiai from the practice squad to the active roster before Monday’s must-see game.
Monday marks the first time a season-opening loss to the Saints on Sept. 9, 2019, that Houston will play on ‘Monday Night Football.’ That also marked the start of a new era at left tackle following the acquisition of four-time Pro Bowler Lamrey Tunsil.
All time, the Texans are 5-9 in Monday night games. They’re 26-37 in nationally televised games, but 1-2 this season. Currently, Houston is entering its fourth standalone game and third in as many weeks.
