Texans sign QB Mark Gronowski to active roster, add Davis, Muma and Deuce Vaughn to practice squad
On Oct. 7, the Houston Texans signed quarterback Mark Gronowski to the active roster and added cornerback Jaden Davis, linebacker Chad Muma and running back Deuce Vaughn to the practice squad, the team announced. The moves come after a busy stretch of roster activity as the Texans reconfigure depth across multiple position groups. Those changes reflect the club’s effort to bolster depth ahead of upcoming games.
The Texans signed Gronowski to the practice squad on Sept. 8, released him on Sept. 17 and signed him to the active roster on Oct. 7. The Texans waived Deuce Vaughn during roster cutdowns on Aug. 30 and re-signed him to the practice squad on Oct. 7. Jaden Davis and Chad Muma also joined the practice squad on Oct. 7, strengthening depth at cornerback and linebacker.
On Oct. 6, the Texans released wide receiver Treyvhon Saunders and placed cornerback Jaylin Smith on the reserve/injured list. The Texans signed Saunders to the practice squad on Sept. 30. The team placed running back British Brooks on the reserve/injured list on Oct. 2, further altering depth at the running back position.
NFL Sports Blog Take
Signing Gronowski to the active roster gives the Texans additional quarterback depth while keeping roster control intact. Adding Davis, Muma and Vaughn to the practice squad provides short-term developmental flexibility at three key positions. With Jaylin Smith and British Brooks on the reserve/injured list, those additions become more important as the Texans manage depth for upcoming games.