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Texans cut Robinson, add Andrews, Klein joins tight-end race; Stover injured

5/2/2026

Summary

Texans Trim Roster

The Texans placed former Bears pass rusher Robinson behind Will Anderson Jr. after passing on drafting a defensive end.
Interior lineman Andrews arrived, ending former sixth-round pick Patterson’s roster chances.
Second-round tight end Marlin Klein entered a five-man race, leaving Stover with slim odds due to a partially torn MCL and PCL.

Summary

Greenard Signs

Jonathan Greenard signed a four-year, $98 million contract, making him Houston’s highest-paid edge rusher and a cap-heavy addition.
Eli Stowers, the Eagles’ rookie tight end, could steal red-zone snaps from Dallas Goedert, raising his fantasy value.
The AJ Brown trade expected after June 1 will split a $43 million dead-cap hit, reshaping both teams’ finances.
Kansas City’s edge prospect Thomas posted a 15.4% college pressure rate, offering a low-cost, high-upside defensive boost.

History

Historical Context

The 2011 collective bargaining agreement, ratified after a 130-day lockout and overseen by the NFL and NFLPA, introduced new spending limits and required players to receive at least 47 % of league revenue. That framework now forces teams such as the Houston Texans to cut veterans like Haason Robinson, echoing the CBA-driven churn that began in 2011.

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Texans Trim Roster

The Texans placed former Bears pass rusher Robinson behind Will Anderson Jr. after passing on drafting a defensive end.
Interior lineman Andrews arrived, ending former sixth-round pick Patterson’s roster chances.
Second-round tight end Marlin Klein entered a five-man race, leaving Stover with slim odds due to a partially torn MCL and PCL.

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