* HOUSTON* – The Houston Texans announce they have released the following players:
Wide receiver Derick Armstrong
Guard Mike Brisiel
Defensive end John Chick
Strong safety Anthony Floyd
Linebacker Barrett Green
Tight end Patrick Hape
Cornerback Earthwind Moreland
Wide receiver Donovan Morgan
Linebacker Saleem Rasheed
Running back Damien Rhodes
Defensive tackle Devarick Scandrett
Wide receiver Kendrick Starling
Strong safety Ramon Walker
Teams are allowed to have 75 players on their roster on Tuesday, Aug. 29. The final roster cuts are due to the NFL on Saturday, September 2, with a maximum of 53 players. Teams can establish a practice squad on Sunday, September 3.
The Texans have moved wide receiver Jerome Mathis to the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list.