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Texans Release Veteran DT Mario Edwards Due to Failed Physical
The move saves Houston $4.41 million in cap space for 2026.
Mar. 11, 2026 at 9:23pm
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The Houston Texans have released veteran defensive tackle Mario Edwards Jr. due to a failed physical. Edwards had been dealing with a torn pec muscle that cost him half of the 2025 season on injured reserve. The Texans will save $4.41 million in cap space for 2026 with the move, which comes after they signed defensive lineman Logan Hall and re-signed Sheldon Rankins in the offseason.
Why it matters
The release of Edwards is part of the Texans' ongoing efforts to rebuild their defensive line after a disappointing 2025 season. The team is looking to get younger and healthier up front, which led to the decision to part ways with the veteran Edwards despite his strong second-half performance in 2024.
The details
Edwards had played in every game for the Texans in 2025 before the torn pec muscle sidelined him for half the season. He finished the year with 13 tackles, two sacks, two tackles for losses, and four quarterback hits. In 2024, he was a standout, recording 31 tackles, three sacks, eight quarterback hits, and three tackles for losses as the Texans won the division title.
- Edwards was released on March 11, 2026 due to a failed physical.
The players
Mario Edwards Jr.
A veteran defensive tackle who played for the Houston Texans.
Logan Hall
A defensive lineman signed by the Texans in the 2026 offseason from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Sheldon Rankins
A veteran defensive tackle re-signed by the Texans in the 2026 offseason.
What’s next
The Texans will now look to the free agent market or the 2026 NFL Draft to find a replacement for Edwards on the defensive line.
The takeaway
The release of Mario Edwards Jr. is part of the Texans' ongoing efforts to rebuild their defensive line with younger, healthier players after a disappointing 2025 season. The move frees up cap space for the team to continue addressing needs on that side of the ball.
