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Texans sign five rookies to contracts ahead of schedule release

•Yahoo Sports

And then, there were three players for the Houston Texans who needed to be signed to long-term deals entering the 2026 NFL season.

And then, there were three. The Houston Texans agreed to terms on rookie contracts with five of their eight draft selections over the past 24 hours. On Tuesday, Houston announced it had signed linebacker Aiden Fisher and defensive tackle Kayden McDonald.

On Wednesday, the Texans announced that wide receiver Lewis Bond, linebacker Wade Woodaz and defensive back Kamari Ramsey had all signed their contracts. We have made the following roster moves. pic.

twitter. com/IKIonTZX5X — Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) May 13, 2026 We have signed Aiden Fisher and Kayden McDonald. pic.

twitter. com/o4j4bUPVoD — Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) May 12, 2026 The Texans still must agree to terms with first-round pick Keylan Rutledge, second-round pick Marlin Klein and fourth-round pick Febechi Nwaiwu. The 2026 schedule premiere is set for tomorrow at 7 p.