Houston Texans Move On Record-Setting Defensive Tackle

The Houston Texans took action on a former draft pick of the Indianapolis Colts in defensive tackle Jonah Laulu.

By Josh Buckhalter · Heavy

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 1:59 AM

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The Texans submitted a waiver claim for defensive tackle Jonah Laulu but lost out to the Titans.
Tennessee was awarded Laulu off waivers from the Raiders due to having higher waiver priority.
The Jets, Colts, Patriots, and Dolphins also placed waiver claims for the defensive tackle.

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The Houston Texans submitted a waiver claim for defensive tackle Jonah Laulu after he was released by the Las Vegas Raiders. However, the Tennessee Titans were awarded Laulu due to holding a higher waiver priority, edging out interest from Houston, the New York Jets, Indianapolis Colts, New England Patriots, and Miami Dolphins.

Laulu previously set a Raiders franchise record with 86 tackles over his first two seasons. The Texans pursued the 26-year-old defensive tackle to bolster interior depth following an injury that placed former starter Mario Edwards Jr. on injured reserve.

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