Ex-Cowboys Starter & First-Round Pick Released by Texans

Ex-Cowboys starter and first-round pick released by Houston Texans.

By Tony Adame · Heavy

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 4:23 PM

Key Things to Know

The Houston Texans released inside linebacker Kenneth Murray Jr. on Thursday.
Murray recorded six tackles in two games for the Texans before being waived.
Houston re-signed defensive end Chris Braswell to their practice squad in a corresponding transaction.

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The Houston Texans have officially released inside linebacker Kenneth Murray Jr. on Thursday, just over a month into the regular season. Murray, a former Dallas Cowboys starter and 2020 first-round draft pick, recorded six tackles across two appearances for the Texans this season before his departure.

In concurrent roster moves, Houston re-signed defensive end Chris Braswell to the practice squad following the return of Braden Smith to the active roster. Murray's brief stint in Houston included a controversial unpenalized hit on former teammate Dak Prescott during a Week 4 matchup against Dallas.

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