Wayne was signed to the Texans' practice squad Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Wayne was in Houston for a visit Tuesday and he must've impressed, earning himself an opportunity with the team's practice unit. The wide receiver was let go by the Texans in July with an injury settlement and he'll now return to the organization. With Nico Collins (hamstring) on injured reserve for at least the next four weeks, it's possible that Wayne could see an elevation to the active roster in the near future.
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Team
Houston Texans
Birthdate
10/7/2000 (24)
Status
Practice Squad
HT/WT
6'3", 210 lbs
Birthplace
Peterborough, ON, CAN
Position
WR
College
Pittsburgh
Experience
1 season
Career History
Houston Texans
2023-Present
(2 seasons)
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Wayne was signed to the Texans' practice squad Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Wayne was in Houston for a visit Tuesday and he must've impressed, earning himself an opportunity with the team's practice unit. The wide receiver was let go by the Texans in July with an injury settlement and he'll now return to the organization. With Nico Collins (hamstring) on injured reserve for at least the next four weeks, it's possible that Wayne could see an elevation to the active roster in the near future.
The Texans hosted Wayne (knee) for a visit Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Wayne signed with the Texans in April of 2023 as an undrafted free agent, and he spent most of his rookie season on the practice squad. He was waived with an injury settlement in late July due to a knee issue, but the 24-year-old wideout appears to be healthy and could return to Houston's practice squad.
Wayne (knee) reached an injury settlement with the Texans on Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. The wide receiver now has a chance to play in 2024 if he can get healthy and catch on with another team. Wayne was waived with an injury designation by Houston on Monday. The Pittsburgh product went undrafted in 2023, and he spent most of the season on Houston's practice squad but did not record a stat.
Wayne (undisclosed) reverted to the Texans' injured reserve Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Wayne was waived by the team with an injury designation Monday and he will now stick around Houston on the IR. The wide receiver is now set to miss the entirety of the 2024 campaign while nursing his undisclosed injury.
The Texans waived Wayne (undisclosed) with an injury designation Monday, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports. In a corresponding move, the Texans inked veteran running back Cam Akers. The nature and severity of Wayne's injury is unclear at this point, but assuming he clears waivers, he'll revert to injured reserve, meaning he'd miss the entire season barring an injury settlement.
Wayne was released from Houston's practice squad earlier in November but has linked back up with the Texans organization. The 23-year-old wide receiver out of Pittsburgh has yet to make his NFL debut.