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Cut by Cleveland Hairston was waived by the Browns on Sunday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Hairston will now be available to be claimed by the rest of the league, but if he goes unclaimed, he'll likely remain in Cleveland. The fullback was rumored to be in line to serve as the Browns' starting fullback in 2025, if the team carried one, but that plan may have dissolved.

AUGUST 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Could have role in 2025 Hairston is in line for a role in the 2025 roster with the expectation that the Browns will utilize the fullback position this season, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hairston, who signed a futures contract with the Browns in January, has game experience at fullback when he was with the Texans. Whether the Browns actually carry a fullback and plan to use the position will evolve over the summer. Hairston's fate is tied to the number of tight ends and true running backs who end up sticking around.

MAY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to Houston The Texans are expected to sign Hairston to their practice squad Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact The 25-year-old fullback failed to make Houston's initial 53-man roster, but he's now been brought back as a practice squad player. Hairston missed all of 2023 due to a back injury, but he appeared in 16 regular-season games for the Texans in 2022, and he could potentially find himself back on the team's active roster at some point this season.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cut by Houston The Texans waived Hairston on Tuesday.

Impact Hairston missed all of 2023 after being placed on the Texans' injured reserve due to a back injury. He returned for training camp in the hopes of making Houston's 53-man roster this season like he did in 2022, but he wasn't successful in doing so this time around. Assuming he clears waivers, Hairston could look to stick around on the Texans' practice squad or explore opportunities elsewhere.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cut by Houston The Texans waived Hairston on Tuesday.

Impact Hairston missed all of 2023 after being placed on the Texans' injured reserve due to a back injury. He returned for training camp in the hopes of making Houston's 53-man roster this season like he did in 2022, but he wasn't successful in doing so this time around. Assuming he clears waivers, Hairston could look to stick around on the Texans' practice squad or explore opportunities elsewhere.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs full session Wednesday Hairston (chest) was listed as a full participant on the Texans' injury report Wednesday.

Impact Hairston suffered a chest injury against Cleveland in Week 13, and he logged just one limited practice before being deemed inactive ahead of Sunday's loss to Dallas. Now, the rookie fullback should be ready to roll again heading into this Sunday's game versus Kansas City. Hairston has not provided much in the way of statistical production over 12 games, logging three catches on five targets for 12 yards, though he should reprise his role as a lead blocker on offense moving forward.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 11, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Won't play Week 14 Hairston (chest) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.

Impact The undrafted rookie out of Central Michigan will miss his first game of the season after he managed only one limited practice this week on account of the chest issue. His absence Sunday leaves the Texans without a true fullback, though Houston has four tight ends active who can step in as blockers out of the backfield as needed.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Week 14 Hairston (ribs) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against Dallas.

Impact Hairston picked up a rib injury during the team's Week 13 loss to Cleveland and was sidelined during Wednesday and Thursday's sessions due to the issue. However, he returned to practice Friday as a limited participant, giving himself a chance to suit up. Hairston has caught just three of five targets for 12 yards this season, so his availability shouldn't impact Houston's offense.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Hairston (ribs) was a non-participant at practice Thursday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Impact Hairston suffered the injury in Sunday's loss to the Browns, but he was able to play through it after exiting for a short time. He has yet to practice this week, which will continue to leave him firmly questionable for Week 14 against the Cowboys.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing Wednesday Hairston (ribs) is not participating in Wednesday's practice, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Hairston is present Wednesday but not dressed to participate in practice after suffering a rib injury during Sunday's loss to the Browns. He will have two more chances to increase his activity level before Houston takes on Dallas on the road Week 14.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to action Hairston (ribs) has returned to Sunday's game against the Browns, Mark Berman reports.

Impact Hairston suffered the injury in the first half, but he's now back on the field in the second half. He had one target before exiting, although he primarily sees the field on special teams.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Texans FB Troy Hairston questionable to return against the Browns with a rib injury Houston Texans fullback Troy Hairston is questionable to return against the Cleveland Browns in Week 13 with a rib injury.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Questionable to return Sunday Hairston exited with a rib injury and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Browns.

Impact Hairston could not haul in his lone target before sustaining a rib injury at some point in the first half, though the nature of this issue is still unknown. The fullback has primarily played on special teams for the Texans this season.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM