From Newsweek · Keagan Stiefel · · 1m
Texans sign Kenneth Murray after To'oTo'o injury
Houston adds former first-round linebacker to practice squad as depth after losing starter to shoulder injury.
In brief
Houston adds former first-round linebacker to practice squad as depth after losing starter to shoulder injury. The Texans signed Kenneth Murray to their practice squad after Henry To'oTo'o's season-ending shoulder injury. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Murray joins Texans practice squad
Kenneth Murray signed with the Houston Texans practice squad on Tuesday. The former first-round pick is originally from Houston.
To'oTo'o placed on injured reserve
Henry To'oTo'o was placed on IR after Sunday's loss to Buffalo. His shoulder injury is expected to sideline him for months.
Depth move after roster depletion
The Texans have four linebackers on the active roster: Azeez Al-Shaair, Jake Hansen, Jake Hummel, and Wade Woodaz. Murray's signing is strictly for depth.
Costly timing for To'oTo'o
To'oTo'o signed a two-year, $16 million extension with $12.4 million guaranteed during the offseason. The injury came right after his big payday.
Murray's journey back home
Murray previously played for the Chargers, Titans, and Cowboys. He worked out for the Giants and Dolphins before landing with his hometown team.
What it means
The Texans signed Kenneth Murray to their practice squad after Henry To'oTo'o's season-ending shoulder injury.
