Texans Sign Evan Hull After Successful Tryout At Rookie Minicamp

The Other Side Of The Coin

In the NFL, the distance between "draft day sleeper" and "roster casualty" is often measured in a matter of months. We saw that cold reality play out on Monday as the Houston Texans waived tight end Luke Lachey to clear a spot for Evan Hull.

On paper, it’s a standard transactional swap that involves a move to bolster backfield depth at the expense of a developmental project. But for those watching the trajectory of this roster, cutting ties with Lachey feels like a premature surrender on a high-upside frame.

It’s a tough break for a second-year player still trying to find his footing in the league. Lachey has the physical tools to be a contributor elsewhere, but in Houston, his time simply ran out before it ever really began.

The Verdict

This is the definition of a "bottom-of-the-roster" chess move. While Hull has struggled to find a permanent home after stints with the Colts, Steelers, and Saints, he possesses a skill set—receiving and pass protection—that fits the Texans' offensive scheme.

Cutting a young prospect like Lachey is always a risk, but in the search for a complete backfield, Houston is betting that Hull's collegiate pedigree can finally translate into NFL production. If he can recapture his Northwestern form, the Texans might have just found a bargain-bin contributor for their 2026 campaign.