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Texans Player Transaction DISCUSSION Thread

CloakNNNdagger said:
The Texans have been awarded OT Zachary Thomas off waivers from the Patriots.
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Thomas, 26, had been claimed from the Los Angeles Rams following the NFL’s 53-man roster deadline. The 6-foot-5, 305-pound San Diego State product went on to appear in eight games this fall, working between left tackle and left guard while totaling 84 snaps on offense and 24 snaps on special teams.

Originally selected by the Chicago Bears in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL draft at No. 186 overall, Thomas began his rookie year on the practice squad before heading to the NFC West for a spot on the active roster. From there, he saw action in three games over the previous two campaigns.

A corresponding move loomed after head coach Jerod Mayo’s side reportedly signed guard Tyrese Robinson, a 2022 undrafted free agent out of Oklahoma, off the practice squad of the Minnesota Vikings.
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CloakNNNdagger said:
The Texans have been awarded OT Zachary Thomas off waivers from the Patriots.
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Overview​

Tackle-to-guard prospect with run-blocking talent to work with, Thomas is a fit for zone-scheme teams as a sticky move blocker with the ability to shift and stay connected while continuing to keep his feet moving. He lacks the desired mass and power to generate much downhill push, but improved hand placement could help. His play strength, in general, needs an upgrade, as does his protection posture, to prevent defenders from exploiting certain flaws. Thomas has late-round potential and could find a place on an NFL roster as a guard with emergency tackle flexibility.
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DT Tommy Togiai elevated from PS

WR Nico Collins and DE Jerry Hughes activated off IR.

CB D’angelo Ross cut to make room for Collins.

Since Togiai was bumped up and Foley is out I suspect they want Autry mainly at DE covering Will Anderson’s spot opposite Hunter.

With no Khalil Davis and one more week without Mario Edwards I suspect its going to be the Settle/Hinish show at DT tomorrow.
 
KoolAid Sipper said:
Yeah not optimal but Schultz got banged up a bit last game and Stover is out again. So I believe that leaves Irv Smith and Beck as backups/TE2.
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Beck's blocking is on a par with Schultz's... hopefully Bobby doesn't fall back into the trap of having him out there as much as he did last year
 
Bluehen Texan said:
Diontae Johnson? This may be deleted as it’s merely speculation. Just makes sense that a team in need would claim him. He’s polarizing to say the least. Talented basket case.
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I dont think he falls to the Texans on the WW, but if he does he should become a Texan, I was hoping Caserio would trade for him, because I was afraid Dell would get hurt again, after Diggs went down.
 
In case anyone is wondering, the Texans are 22nd in priority on the waiver wire. So even if they file a claim, if any of the 21 teams ahead file a claim they are out. And both the Chargers and Bucs need help and have a higher waiver priority. It’s a longshot, but if I am NIck I file the claim and hope.

J Alexander in the Chronic also posited Richie James as a possible. OBJ is an obvious short term rental option as well.

Any of these 3 can work out of the slot. Johnson is the most talented at this point of the 3 but the least likely to be here.
 
badboy said:
Did they put J Wayne back on the practice squad after taking out tank Dale with a knee injury? Seems unlikely that they would remove him from active roster Saturday to go back to the practice squad ? That would seem like they were punishing him in my opinion.
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Practice squad players can be elevated to the active roster 3 times during the season before needing to be signed to the active roster. They revert back to the practice squad after each game.

Wayne was a practice squad elevation against KC. He is a practice squad elevation again today.
 
TheRealJoker V2 said:
Practice squad players can be elevated to the active roster 3 times during the season before needing to be signed to the active roster. They revert back to the practice squad after each game.

Wayne was a practice squad elevation against KC. He is a practice squad elevation again today.
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I knew that but did not know that a player activated from the practice squad automatically returns to the practice squad after that game.
 
I am glad that deculus was moved on to the active roster. He was a long time starter on the offensive line and college. Also wide receiver Jahnkey could be helpful.
 
badboy said:
I am glad that deculus was moved on to the active roster. He was a long time starter on the offensive line and college. Also wide receiver Jahnkey could be helpful.
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If we sign him off someone's practice squad we have to activate him, don't we?
 
steelbtexan said:
He made a mistake that a lot of young guys make. Probably wont happen again. He was in great position and played well on ST's so there were positives for the young man.
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Curious as to what he could have done better? I wondered if he should have advanced into the ball but was not sure if that would have been an interception. I thought at the time at least he could have knocked it down if he had stepped up.
 
badboy said:
Curious as to what he could have done better? I wondered if he should have advanced into the ball but was not sure if that would have been an interception. I thought at the time at least he could have knocked it down if he had stepped up.
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Try to high point the ball instead of waiting on it. If he gets the int great if not the pass is broken up.
 
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