JARED WAYNE NEWS

Returns to practice squad The Texans reverted Wayne to their practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Wayne was elevated for the first time this season ahead of Sunday's Week 8 matchup against San Francisco, as both Nico Collins (concussion) and Christian Kirk (hamstring) were unable to suit up. Wayne ended up logging 35 of the Texans' 80 offensive snaps (third-most among Houston's wideout corps) and caught both of his targets for 20 yards. Wayne's likelihood of being elevated again for Week 9 versus Denver could depend on whether Collins and/or Kirk is able to return to action.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Makes season debut Wayne caught two of two targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 26-15 win over the 49ers in Week 8.

Impact Wayne was elevated from the practice squad with both Nico Collins (concussion) and Christian Kirk (hamstring) unavailable. He was in the starting lineup and played 35 snaps, third-most among the wideouts, in his first taste of action this season. Wayne can be elevated two more times while Collins and Kirk work their way back to the roster.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated to active roster The Texans on Saturday elevated Wayne to the active roster for Week 8 against San Francisco.

Impact Wayne will join Houston's active roster, which will be without both Nico Collins (concussion) and Christian Kirk (hamstring), both of whom were ruled out. Wayne is expected to serve as the fifth wideout on the depth chart behind Xavier Hutchinson, Jayden Higgins, Jaylin Noel and Braxton Berrios.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Joins active roster The Texans signed Wayne from their practice squad Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact The 25-year-old from Pittsburgh adds much-needed depth to the Texans' receiving corps, as Nico Collins (concussion) and Christian Kirk (hamstring) are both dealing with injuries. Wayne appeared in three games with the Texans in 2024, failing to record an offensive stat over 64 total snaps (40 on offense, 24 on special teams). Now back with the active roster, he's likely to contribute on both offense and special teams in Houston's Week 8 matchup against the 49ers.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Texans Elevate Two Players On Saturday, the Texans announced the elevation of WR Jared Wayne and FB Jakob Johnson for Week 1. https://twitter.com/HoustonTexans/status/...

SEPTEMBER 6 • NFLTRADERUMORS.CO

Returns to Texans on PS Houston signed Wayne to its practice squad Thursday.

Impact Wayne was waived by Houston in early August but didn't latch on a with a different team. Instead he's reuniting with the Texans, with whom he got into three regular-season games last year. Wayne also logged 10 offensive snaps in the team's AFC divisional-round playoff loss to the Chiefs.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Houston The Texans waived Wanye on Tuesday, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Wayne had been working through a hamstring issue, but because he wasn't waived with an injury designation, he'll be free to sign with a team once he clears waivers rather than reverting to the Texans' injured reserve. He played 64 snaps (40 on offense, 24 on special teams) across three regular-season games in 2024 but did not accrue any other stats.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Battling hamstring injury Wayne (hamstring) did not practice Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Wayne is competing for one of the final spots at wide receiver in Houston. In 2024, Wayne appeared in three regular-season games and then the Texans' playoff loss to the Chiefs. He didn't see a target during the regular season but did draw two of them versus Kansas City, failing to catch either one.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Logs two targets in playoff loss Wayne failed to catch either of his two targets in Saturday's 23-14 divisional-round playoff loss to Kansas City.

Impact Wayne, who was recently added to the active roster, was on the field for 24 snaps, the most in his four games played during the regular season and playoffs. He's eligible to sign a reserve/future contract and could be around for offseason training activities and training camp in preparation for the 2025 season.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Added to active roster The Texans signed Wayne off their practice squad Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Wayne takes the 53-man roster spot vacated by Diontae Johnson, whom Houston cut earlier Tuesday. Wayne has been elevated numerous times already this season, appearing in three regular-season contests. He didn't catch a single pass on 40 offensive snaps, however, and is unlikely to see much playing time on offense as the Texans' fifth receiver behind Nico Collins, John Metchie, Robert Woods and Xavier Hutchinson.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Goes back to practice squad The Texans reverted Wayne to their practice squad Thursday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Wayne was elevated for the second straight week ahead of Wednesday's loss to Baltimore and logged 16 offensive snaps without receiving a target. He's now been elevated three total times this season, so the Texans would need to sign Wayne to their active roster in order for him to play Week 18 against Tennessee. However, players can be elevated from the practice squad an unlimited number of times during the postseason.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Christmas Day The Texans elevated Wayne from the practice squad to the active roster Tuesday.

Impact Wayne will be elevated for a second straight week and the third time this season. He played eight offensive snaps during the Texans' Week 16 loss to the Chiefs. However, Wayne could see more snaps on offense Wednesday due to Tank Dell being out for the rest of 2024 due to a torn ACL and dislocated kneecap.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Wayne reverted to the Texans' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Wayne was elevated from the Texans' practice squad for the second time this season and played eight offensive snaps in Saturday's 27-19 loss to the Chiefs. However, with Tank Dell out for the rest of 2024 due to a torn ACL and dislocated kneecap, Wayne could be elevated to the active roster for the Texans' Week 17 clash against the Ravens on Wednesday.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated Friday Wayne was elevated to the Texans' active roster Friday.

Impact Wayne made his NFL regular-season debut in the Texans' Week 13 win over the Jaguars, failing to record a stat over 31 total snaps (16 offensive and 15 on special teams). He's been added to the active roster again ahead of Week 16 with John Metchie (shoulder) ruled out for Saturday's matchup against the Chiefs. Wayne is likely to serve as a depth piece in Houston's wide receiver room Saturday.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to practice squad Wayne reverted to the Texans' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Wayne failed to garner any stats while playing 16 of the team's 63 offensive snaps and 15 snaps on special teams. The wide receiver can be elevated two more times before Houston would have to officially sign him to the active roster.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes NFL debut Wayne was not targeted over 16 snaps in Sunday's 23-20 win over Jacksonville in Week 13.

Impact Wayne was elevated from the practice squad to occupy a spot at the back end of the depth chart with Xavier Hutchinson (shoulder) inactive. His 16 snaps were the fewest among the wideouts.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Getting opportunity Week 13 The Texans elevated Wayne from their practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's battle with the Jaguars, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Wayne originally signed with Houston as an undrafted free agent in April of 2023, and he hasn't yet gotten into an NFL game. He was a standout college receiver for Pittsburgh, recording 60 catches for 1,063 yards and five touchdowns over 12 games in his final season. If Wayne is active Sunday, he'll likely see few (if any) offensive snaps with most of the Texans' wideout corps healthy.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Texans Wayne was signed to the Texans' practice squad Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Wayne was in Houston for a visit Tuesday and he must've impressed, earning himself an opportunity with the team's practice unit. The wide receiver was let go by the Texans in July with an injury settlement and he'll now return to the organization. With Nico Collins (hamstring) on injured reserve for at least the next four weeks, it's possible that Wayne could see an elevation to the active roster in the near future.

OCTOBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hosted by Houston The Texans hosted Wayne (knee) for a visit Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Wayne signed with the Texans in April of 2023 as an undrafted free agent, and he spent most of his rookie season on the practice squad. He was waived with an injury settlement in late July due to a knee issue, but the 24-year-old wideout appears to be healthy and could return to Houston's practice squad.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cut with injury settlement Wayne (knee) reached an injury settlement with the Texans on Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact The wide receiver now has a chance to play in 2024 if he can get healthy and catch on with another team. Wayne was waived with an injury designation by Houston on Monday. The Pittsburgh product went undrafted in 2023, spent most of the season on Houston's practice squad and did not record a stat.

JULY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped by Houston The Texans waived Wayne (undisclosed) with an injury designation Monday, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact In a corresponding move, the Texans inked veteran running back Cam Akers. The nature and severity of Wayne's injury is unclear at this point, but he'll likely need to be back on the field soon in order to try and make a 53-man roster.

JULY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Canadian wide receiver Jared Wayne waived by Houston Texans The wait continues for the Toronto Argonauts.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • TORONTOSUN.COM