Houston Texans' 2026 training camp roster moves and injuries

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1. Aug 26, 2026

   During a joint practice with the Panthers, Texans right tackle Braden Smith and defensive end Ali Gaye are carted off with injuries, raising offensive line depth concerns.

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2. Aug 26, 2026

   The Texans trade for wide receiver Kayshon Boutte from the Patriots in exchange for safety Jaylen Reed and a 2028 draft pick, bolstering their receiving corps after Jayden Higgins' season-ending inju…

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Texans' Braden Smith Carted Off With Foot Injury

During a Texans-Panthers joint practice, right tackle Braden Smith and defensive end Ali Gaye were carted off with injuries on separate fields, raising concerns about Houston’s offensive line depth. The incidents come as Smith competes for the starting right tackle job and could force veteran Trent Brown into a key role if Smith misses time.

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Texans Acquire Boutte for Reed and 2028 Pick

The New England Patriots traded wide receiver Kayshon Boutte to the Houston Texans for safety Jaylen Reed and a draft pick, as Boutte had reportedly requested a trade and the Texans needed to bolster their receiving corps after Jayden Higgins’ season-ending injury. The deal, also described across multiple reports, aligns with the Patriots’ reshaped receiving group that now features A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs among others.