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Texans Add 6-Foot-2, 241-Pound Former Cowboys Starter for Week 4 Matchup

The Houston Texans are turning to a former Dallas Cowboys starter in Kenneth Murray ahead of facing their in-state rivals.

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 8:04 PM
Texans Add 6-Foot-2, 241-Pound Former Cowboys Starter for Week 4 Matchup
Key Things to Know
  • The Texans elevated former Cowboys starting linebacker Kenneth Murray ahead of their Week 4 contest.
  • Murray was a 2020 first-round draft pick who started 16 regular-season games for Dallas last year.
  • Houston made the roster move after losing all three starting linebackers to various injuries for Week 4.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Houston Texans elevated linebacker Kenneth Murray ahead of their Week 4 matchup, according to a report from KPRC 2's Aaron Wilson. The 6-foot-2, 241-pound former first-round pick started 16 games for the Dallas Cowboys last season, recording 81 combined stops and one sack.

The roster move comes out of necessity as the 0-3 Texans face severe injury issues at linebacker. Intended starters Azeez Al-Shaair, E.J. Speed, and Henry To'oTo'o have all been ruled out for Week 4, forcing the team to turn to Jake Hansen and rookie Wade Woodaz.

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