Houston Texans sign James Neal to the practice squad

Aug 31, 2026

Practice squad signed

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
Practice squad signed
Aug 31, 2026