Hairston was waived by the Browns on Sunday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Hairston will now be available to be claimed by the rest of the league, but if he goes unclaimed, he'll likely remain in Cleveland. The fullback was rumored to be in line to serve as the Browns' starting fullback in 2025, if the team carried one, but that plan may have dissolved.
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Troy Hairston: Heading to Houston
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The Texans signed Hairston to their practice squad Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
The 25-year-old fullback failed to make Houston's initial 53-man roster, but he's now been brought back as a practice squad player. Hairston missed all of 2023 due to a back injury, but he appeared in 16 regular-season games for the Texans in 2022, and he could potentially find himself back on the team's active roster at some point this season.
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Texans' Troy Hairston: Back for minicamp
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Hairston (back) was spotted practicing during the Texans' minicamp session Tuesday, per the Associated Press.
Hairston missed all of Houston's 2023 season due to a back issue, but it now seems as if he's moved past this injury. The Central Michigan product appeared in 16 games in 2022, catching five of his eight targets for 19 yards while also playing 238 special teams snaps. He's expected to compete with Andrew Beck for the Texans' top fullback position as the offseason progresses.
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Texans' Troy Hairston: Officially lands on IR
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Hairston (back) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Hairston will now miss the 2023 campaign unless he reaches an injury settlement with the Texans and can prove himself healthy. The second-year pro made the team as an undrafted free agent out of Central Michigan in 2022 and was believed to be competing with Andrew Beck for fullback duties. Instead, he'll now focus on getting healthy.
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Texans' Troy Hairston: Iffy for Week 14
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Hairston (ribs) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against Dallas.
Hairston picked up a rib injury during the team's Week 13 loss to Cleveland and was sidelined during Wednesday and Thursday's sessions due to the issue. However, he returned to practice Friday as a limited participant, giving himself a chance to suit up. Hairston has caught just three of five targets for 12 yards this season, so his availability shouldn't impact Houston's offense.
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Texans' Troy Hairston: Remains sidelined
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Hairston (ribs) was a non-participant at practice Thursday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
Hairston suffered the injury in Sunday's loss to the Browns, but he was able to play through it after exiting for a short time. He has yet to practice this week, which will continue to leave him firmly questionable for Week 14 against the Cowboys.
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Texans' Troy Hairston: Questionable to return Sunday
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Hairston exited with a rib injury and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Browns.
Hairston could not haul in his lone target before sustaining a rib injury at some point in the first half, though the nature of this issue is still unknown. The fullback has primarily played on special teams for the Texans this season.
