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ArticleTexans bolster WR room with pair of veteran signingsAugust 21, 2026

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On Aug. 21, they made a pair of veteran additions in the form of Sterling Shepard and Zay Jones

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Sterling Shepard signed as veteran depth; must earn 53-man roster spot.

Sterling Shepard was signed by the Texans on Aug. 21 as a veteran addition to replace Jayden Higgins in the receiver room. He will factor in as a depth piece and must make an impact in practice to earn a spot on the 53-man roster, with only one preseason game remaining before roster cuts.

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Shepard signed as veteran slot option for Texans amid WR depth concerns.

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The Texans are signing WRs Sterling Shepard and Zay Jones, per @MikeGarafolo & @RapSheet Both veterans impressed in a workout today.

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Shepard joins Texans as veteran WR depth after Higgins injury.

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Garafolo: Sterling Shepard and Zay Jones to sign with the Texans.

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WRs that had workouts with the Texans today: Sterling Shepard Zay Jones Josh Reynolds

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