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Texans waived Ajani Carter, Xavier Thomas from injured reserve
By Aaron Wilson at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 1, 2026
· 2 min read
Texans cornerback Ajani Carter and outside linebacker Xavier Thomas were waived from injured reserve Wednesday.Carter is healthy enough to return this season after undergoing and rehabbing from successful arthroscopic knee surgery, per a league source.The cleanup procedure for the North Shore gra...
Key takeaway The cleanup procedure for the North Shore graduate should allow him to rehab the knee and get back on the field.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
The waiving of Ajani Carter and Xavier Thomas from injured reserve has implications for the Texans' roster and potentially for local football fans who have been following these players' careers. Carter, a North Shore graduate and former University of Houston player, has a strong connection to the Houston area, having played for local teams and developed a following among fans who appreciate his skills on the field. His ability to return this season after rehabbing from knee surgery could lead to interest from the Texans or other teams, and local fans may be watching to see where he ends up. Meanwhile, Thomas's departure may create opportunities for other players to step up and fill the gap, which could be an interesting development to watch in the coming weeks. The Texans' roster moves will be closely watched by local fans, who are eager to see how the team will perform this season.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Texans cornerback Ajani Carter and outside linebacker Xavier Thomas were waived from injured reserve Wednesday.Carter is healthy enough to return this season after undergoing and rehabbing from successful arthroscopic knee surgery, per a league source.The cleanup procedure for the North Shore gra...
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