Welcome back to the Houston Texans, Naquan Jones.
According to the team's transaction list, the Texans have signed Jones off the San Francisco 49ers' practice squad. Jones was among the tough cuts made by DeMeco Ryans earlier in August after the final preseason game.
After claiming him off waivers from the Los Angeles Chargers last season, the Texans signed Jones to a one-year, $2.5 million deal this offseason. In his brief time with Houston as a rotational defensive lineman, Jones finished with three tackles during the regular season. In the playoffs, he had five tackles, one for a loss in two playoff games, he;ping Houston boast the best run defense of the postseason.
We have signed Naquan Jones and made other roster moves. pic.twitter.com/eyRuvODPrO
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) November 2, 2026
For his career, Jones has totaled 99 tackles, 6 1/2 sacks, 12 tackles for losses and nine quarterback hits.
The Texans return to the field this Sunday at SoFi Stadium to take on the winless Los Angeles Chargers.
This article originally appeared on Texans Wire: Texans bring back DL Naquan Jones on one-year deal
