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Texans Place WR Jaylin Noel On IR, Claim RB Emari Demercado

The Houston Texans announced they have placed WR Jaylin Noel on injured reserve. He has a turf toe injury that he’s dealing with and will miss at least the next four games. To take his roster spot, Houston claimed RB…

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 9:08 PM
Texans Place WR Jaylin Noel On IR, Claim RB Emari Demercado
Key Things to Know
  • The Houston Texans placed wide receiver Jaylin Noel on season-ending injured reserve with a turf toe injury.
  • Houston claimed running back Emari Demercado off waivers from the Dallas Cowboys to fill the open roster spot.
  • Noel caught 19 passes for 331 yards and two touchdowns in seven games during the 2026 season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Houston Texans have officially placed wide receiver Jaylin Noel on injured reserve, ending his 2026 season due to a turf toe injury, according to a report from Aaron Wilson. To fill his vacant spot on the active roster, Houston claimed running back Emari Demercado off waivers from the Dallas Cowboys.

Noel, a 2025 third-round selection, recorded 19 receptions for 331 yards and two touchdowns across seven games this season before the injury. Demercado joins the Texans after brief stints with the Kansas City Chiefs and the Cowboys during the 2026 campaign.

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