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PITTSBURGH — A former Pitt Panthers wide receiver recently found himself with a great chance to show his talents at the NFL level. Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reported that the Houston Texans are elevating wide receiver Jared Wayne from the practice squad to the 53-man roster ahead of their season opener vs.

NFL News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / August 27

Texans Re-Sign Former Pitt WR

PITTSBURGH — The Houston Texans have brought back a familiar name and a former Pitt Panthers wide receiver. Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reported that the Texans signed Jared Wayne to their practice squad.

NFL News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / August 6

Texans Cut Former Pitt WR

PITTSBURGH — A former Pitt Panthers wide receiver is without a team, after their NFL team recently let them go. The Houston Texans announced amongst their roster moves on Aug.

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Texans Reunite with Former Patriots 3rd Round Pick, Waive WR Jared Wayne

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Houston Texans Wide Receiver to Miss Preseason Game with Injury

Houston Texans wide receiver Jared Wayne will miss Saturday's preseason opener against the Minnesota Vikings due to a hamstring injury sustained early in training camp.

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Houston Texans Add New WR For Chiefs Game

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Texans Officially Make Two Roster Moves

The Houston Texans announced they promoted WR Jared Wayne from the practice squad to the active roster and signed WR Alex Erickson to the taxi squad in a corresponding move. Wayne, 24, went undrafted out of Pittsburgh in the 2023 NFL Draft and caught on with the Texans shortly after.

NFL News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / January 14

Texans Elevate Former Pitt WR to Active Roster

PITTSBURGH -- The Houston Texans are looking to a former Pitt Panthers wide receiver to help them out as they head further into the NFL Playoffs. Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reported that the Texans will sign former Pitt wide receiver Jared Wayne from the practice squad to the 53-man roster, after they released wide receiver Diontae Johnson.

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Former Pitt WR Elevated to Active Roster for NFL Playoffs

A former Pitt wide receiver is being called up for a Houston Texans’ squad that is hurting at wide receiver. Jared Wayne has been elevated to the the Texans’ active roster ahead of a Division round matchup against the No.

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Texans elevate WR Jared Wayne, CB D'Angelo Ross from practice squad

The Texans elevated wide receiver Jared Wayne and cornerback D'Angelo Ross from practice squad for the Christmas Day game against the Ravens, the team announced.

Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 24

Texans Elevate Two Players For Week 17

The Houston Texans announced they have elevated CB D’Angelo Ross and WR Jared Wayne from the practice squad to the active roster for Week 17 against the Ravens.

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Former Pitt WR Makes NFL Debut With Texans

PITTSBURGH -- Following a four year tenure at the University of Pittsburgh and a 2023 undrafted free agent signing, former Pitt wide receiver Jared Wayne is set to make his NFL debut today for the Houston Texans.

Houston Texans News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / October 9, 2024

Former Pitt Wide Receiver Signs With Houston Texans

Former Pitt wide receiver Jared Wayne has been waiting for a chance to return to the NFL, and it’s finally arrived. Wayne — a 6-foot-3, 210-pound wide receiver from Peterborough, Ontario, Canada — signed to the Houston Texans’ practice squad, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2.

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