The Houston Texans have released DB Ajani Carter and LB Xavier Thomas from injured reserve with an injury settlement, as confirmed by the NFL Transactions wire. Thomas, a former fifth-round pick by the Cardinals in the 2024 NFL Draft, was waived by Arizona in November and subsequently joined the Texans’ practice squad. He was on a four-year rookie contract and had not recorded any stats during his brief time with the Cardinals. The Texans waived him with an injury designation in May, leading to his release this week.
