Houston Texans waive James Neal

Aug 30, 2026

Waived

Official

What changed

Houston Texans tackles, this season vs last season — the room this transaction changed.

NEW arrived this offseasonRE-UP re-signedLEFT left after last season- returning players are unmarked

#79Aireontae Ersery788216/175365948775$2.1M24.66'6"330

#71Braden SmithInjured reserve627213/17900769678$5.0M30.56'6"315

#57Blake Fisher737216/174269928471$1.8M23.56'6"312

#76Sam HagenInjured reserve26455/170050820—23.16'6"320

James Neal IIIPractice squad26455/17——50840—23.56'6"325

Max PircherPractice squad3230—0—50960—27.06'7"315

Nathan Thomas413017/17310100895—25.16'5"334

#78Nate Thomas3730———5050—————

#77Trent Brown44208/17906548855$4.9M33.46'8"380

Aireontae Ersery788216/175365948775$2.1M24.66'6"330

Blake Fisher737216/174269928471$1.8M23.56'6"312

Jaylon ThomasFree agent24451/17106940—26.56'5"326

Jarrett KingstonUnknown26254/17524239511$1.1M26.86'4"302

Trent Brown44208/17906548855$4.9M33.46'8"380

Tytus HowardUnknown——14/17——————30.36'5"322

NFL.com official transaction recordOfficial confirmation
Contract terminated via waivers
Aug 31, 2026
Houston Texans official siteOfficial confirmation
Player waived
Aug 30, 2026
NFL.com official transaction recordOfficial confirmation
Player waived
Aug 30, 2026