Overview
- Multiple outlets reported that Houston signed Mitchell Tinsley to its practice squad after Cincinnati moved on from him.
- Cincinnati cut ties because its wide receiver room grew deeper this preseason, with draft pick Colbie Young and breakout Dohnte Meyers limiting Tinsley’s path in Cincinnati.
- Tinsley went undrafted out of Penn State in 2023, has played for Washington and Cincinnati, and posted eight catches for 116 yards and two touchdowns last season.
- Scouts describe Tinsley as a possession, slot‑type receiver with strong ball skills but limited top‑end speed, a profile that fits Houston’s immediate need for reliable inside targets.
- For Tinsley this is a clear chance to reach an active roster; for the Texans it provides near‑term depth behind CJ Stroud and a low‑risk option to replace targets lost to injury.