HOUSTON — With the cancellation of joint practices with the New Orleans Saints this week, the Houston Texans will use the final practice week and preseason game with the Saints to evaluate players who will make the 53-man roster.
The NFL previously allowed teams to make cuts throughout the preseason, but this year they permitted teams to carry 90 players through the last preseason game. Teams must reduce their rosters to at most 53 players by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, Aug. 29. Afterwards, they will make the necessary moves to carry a practice squad of up to 16 players.
