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After a slow start in Nick Caley's system, the Texans offense is picking up the pace in training camp after good show vs Carolina.
Powell was one of two wideouts signed by Houston, which also inked Juwann Winfree. Both receivers join the team, after the Texans traded John Metchie to the Eagles. Powell, 27, has spent time with the Chiefs, Seahawks and played for the DC Defenders of the United Football League. He's appeared in three NFL games and did not accumulate any stats.
Cam Robinson returns to Texans practice from leg injury but it's unclear if he'll return to first unit on offensive line.
The Broncos are particularly top-heavy at defensive tackle, with starter D.J. Jones and veteran backup Malcolm Roach penciled into significant roles. But questions persist about the thinned-out reserve unit comprised of Jordan Miller and Kristian Williams, the latter of whom was inactive at Tuesday's practice.
His signing will likely bring the Texans roster back to 91, meaning they’ll need to release or waive another player to make room,” the Houston Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander wrote on May 7.
The Houston Texans will have to make difficult decisions after next Saturday's preseason game against the Lions. Thirty-seven players will be cut.
Ahead of Saturday's preseason finale against the Detroit Lions, the Houston Texans signed wide receivers Juwannn Winfree and Cornell Powell.