Fabian Moreau was in line to be a complimentary member of the Texans’ CB room this season, but that will not happen. The Texans announced on Wednesday that they have released the veteran.
Moreau signed with Houston at the end of May, his second consecutive one-year free agent deal. The former third-rounder had registered 18 starts in his four seasons in Washington, racking up six interceptions and 14 pass breakups. That led him to the Falcons last offseason.
Starting opposite A.J. Terrell, the 28-year-old logged more than 1,000 snaps for the first time in his career, setting a new personal mark with 11 PBUs as well. However, he struggled in coverage, allowing an opposing passer rating of 115 and surrendering eight touchdowns. That hindered his free agent market, leading to just a $2M contract with the Texans.
Houston had also signed Steven Nelson as a starting-caliber veteran to pair with No. 3 pick Derek Stingley Jr. This moves cements their status at the top of the depth chart; the Texans will also lean on Desmond King in the slot, along with Tavierre Thomas as an experienced rotational player.
Stingley comes with injury concerns dating back to his last two years in college, of course, but he has the upside to help accelerate the Texans’ rebuild if sufficiently insulated by the team’s remaining veterans. With final roster cuts just days away, meanwhile, Moreau will now look to find a new NFL home.
More must-reads: