Overview
- The team confirmed Speed’s move to the 53-man roster and Thomas’s addition to the practice squad on Wednesday.
- Speed played 18 special-teams snaps and made one tackle in his Texans debut against the Colts, per Pro Football Reference.
- Houston also moved to involve edge rusher Solomon Byrd for depth behind Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson, and brought back offensive lineman Jaylon Thomas.
- Secondary depth concerns were a driver for the changes, with only seven healthy defensive backs reported and Jaylen Reed injured.
- ESPN’s model shows Houston’s playoff odds jumping to 76% with a win at Kansas City and falling to 37% with a loss, with the 6-6 Chiefs facing a swing from 56% to 14%.