Houston Texans Shake Up Roster by Adding Four Recent Draft Picks

The Houston Texans continue shaping their future, making a series of roster moves that bring four recent draft picks into the fold ahead of the offseason program. The front office acted quickly, taking advantage of newly available talent and adding developmental depth across key positions.

Houston claimed linebacker Edefuan Ulofoshio off waivers from the Seattle Seahawks, a versatile defender who showed promise during his rookie year. The Texans also signed running back Tyrone Tracy Jr., defensive lineman Khristian Boyd, and safety Josh Newton to reserve/future contracts, giving them a closer look at prospects who were drafted in 2024 but spent most of the season on practice squads or reserve lists.

Each addition brings athletic upside and competition to a roster preparing for another step forward under head coach DeMeco Ryans. With the Texans emerging as one of the NFL’s fastest-rising teams, every offseason move carries weight—especially when it involves young talent with room to grow.

Why It Matters for the Texans

Houston’s rapid ascent has created a new challenge: maintaining roster depth while building a sustainable foundation. These four additions add competition at positions where the Texans seek long-term contributors. Tracy brings burst and vision to the backfield, Ulofoshio offers special teams value, Boyd adds size to the defensive interior, and Newton provides depth in the secondary.

The Texans have already shown a willingness to develop young players, and these moves signal a continued commitment to building from within.

What’s Next

The newly added players will have a chance to compete during offseason workouts, with opportunities to earn spots in training camp and potentially the regular-season roster. For now, Houston is simply making sure it doesn’t miss out on developmental talent that could grow into meaningful contributors.

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