Texans Announce 12 Roster Moves

The Houston Texans announced several roster moves on Thursday ahead of their Week 16 game.

The full list of moves includes:

• Texans placed DB Lonnie Johnson, DL Roy Lopez, DB Eric Murray, DL Jordan Jenkins, OL Justin Britt and OL Tytus Howard on the COVID-19 list.
• Texans designated DL DeMarcus Walker and WR Danny Amendola to return from injured reserve.
• Texans signed DB Grayland Arnold and DL Chris Smith to their active roster.
• Texans signed K Dominik Eberle to their practice squad.
• Texans activated RB Jaylen Samuels from the COVID-19 list.

Aaron Wilson of SportsTalk790 first reported earlier in the day that the Texans placed Lopez and Jenkins on the COVID-19 list.

This opens a 21-day window for both Amendola and Walker to practice before being activated. 

Amendola, 36, originally signed on with the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent out of Texas Tech back in 2008. He spent over a year in Dallas before eventually signing on with the Eagles.

Amendola played a number of seasons for the Rams before the Patriots signed him to a five-year contract back in 2013. From there, the Dolphins signed him to a two-year, $12 million contract before being released in 2019. 

The Lions signed Amendola to a contract and he returned to Detroit on a one-year deal last year. From there, he signed on with the Texans this past September. 

In 2021, Amendola has appeared in seven games for the Texans and caught 17 passes for 135 yards receiving and one touchdown.