According to Aaron Wilson, the Texans signed DE Solomon Byrd and CB Ameer Speed from their practice squad to the active roster on Wednesday. Houston also signed OL Jaylon Thomas and OLB Xavier Thomas to the practice squad in corresponding moves. Speed, 26, spent five years at Georgia before transferring to Michigan State for his final season.
Texans sign the offensive tackle and waive Jaylon Thomas. In a matter of two seasons, the Houston Texans have elevated from one of the worst, most maligned receiving corps to the single best, most highly rated trios in the league.