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Who could be next in this latest round of Texans' cuts?
Well, the Houston Texans are still trying to cut down their roster to 53 players, and they made some somewhat questionable cuts today. While none of these moves have been announced by the team, John McClain wrote late last night that LB Xavier Adibi, WR Dorin Dickerson, and TE Anthony Hill are among the players that have been waived.
I had a lot of confidence in Adibi having a solid career with the Texans, but it looks like the Texans are more comfortable with Tim Dobbins and the rest of their linebacking core. Adibi appeared in 11 games last season and recorded 22 tackles (16 solo).
Dorin Dickerson, the 7th-round pick out of Pittsburgh, was in contention for the 4th/5th receiver spot and looked good early in training camp. However, recently signed wide-out Bryant Johnson had a nice game against the Vikings on Thursday night and brings an important veteran presence to the team. I had high hopes for Dickerson, but his future with the Texans certainly isn't looking good.
Anthony Hill was drafted in the fourth round in 2009 and was regarded as the best blocking tight end in that draft class. He only made one catch his rookie year and missed all of last season with knee surgery. The Texans love drafting tight ends, but they failed with this one.
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Full List Of Houston Texans Waived Players Revealed
Per the ever reliable Mark Berman of FOX26 Houston fame, the Houston Texans have reduced their roster to 52 - one less than the 53-man limit.
Who was cut? No one really surprising, aside from cutting the team's only punter. The full list is as follows:
Running Back Javaris Williams
Running Back Chris Ogbonnaya
Fullback Zac Pauga
Wide Receiver Trindon Holliday
Wide Receiver Dorin Dickerson
Wide Receiver Derrick Townsel
Wide Receiver Jeff Maehl
Tight End Anthony Hill
Offensive Tackle Cole Pemberton
Offensive Tackle Pete Hendrickson
Guard Andrew Gardner
Center Cody Wallace
Center Howard Barbieri
Defensive End Scooter Berry
Defensive End John Graves
Defensive Tackle Damione Lewis
Defensive Tackle Guy Miller
Linebacker Mister Alexander
Linebacker Steven Friday
Linebacker Stanford Kegler
Linebacker Matt Marcorelle
Linebacker Xavier Adibi
Safety Quintin Demps
Safety Torri Williams
Safety Shiloh Keo
Punter Brad Maynard
Long Snapper Scott Albritton
Wide receiver Terrence Toliver and outside linebacker Cheta Ozougwu were both placed on injured reserve.
Stay tuned to Battle Red Blog and SB Nation Houston for reaction to the cuts, the practice squaders, and the roster additions that general manager Rick Smith will have make given the roster's current make-up.
Sep 03 4:15p by TexansDC