Posted by ESPN.com's Paul Kuharsky
The Houston Texans announced the following cuts:
FB Jon Abbate
QB Shane Boyd
QB Alex Brink
LB Kevis Coley
DE Rosevelt Colvin
S Glenn Earl
C Greg Eslinger
CB Jamar Fletcher
WR Darnell Jenkins
TE Ryan Krause
DT Gabe Long
DT Anthony Maddox
WR LeRon McCoy
LB Ben Moffitt
DE Jesse Nading
CB Derrick Roberson
RB Marcel Shipp
WR Mark Simmons
T Torrin Tucker
RB Darius Walker
CB Dexter Wynn
Colvin is the biggest name. The Texans signed the veteran to be a pass rush specialist, but Gary Kubiak said Colvin's work wasn't good enough to justify keeping him for such a narrow role over a player who could contribute on special teams.
They have one more cut to make. Officials said they are conducting further tests on running back Chris Brown, who's dealt with back problems this summer. The Texans will sort that out tomorrow.
Kudos to the Texans. While some teams will leave everyone unnecessarily digging until the last second to learn of cuts, they showed why they are considered the most fan- and media- friendly team in the league this afternoon.
The press conferences of Gary Kubiak and Rick Smith discussing the cuts were aired on Texans Internet TV on the team's web site.
Kuharsky joined ESPN.com in 2008 after 12 years covering the Oilers/Titans and the NFL for The (Nashville) Tennessean. The New Jersey native and Columbia graduate lives in Nashville with his wife.
