In a series of roster moves this week, the Houston Texans released former Iowa quarterback Mark Gronowski and former Hawkeyes defensive tackle Aaron Graves from their practice squad.
Houston signed defensive tackle Kyonte Hamilton and cornerback Collin Wright to its practice squad in its corresponding moves.
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Although Gronowski was signed to the Texans' active roster on Oct. 7, the former Hawkeye is again looking for a new NFL home.
Here's a refresher on Gronowski's NFL transactions to this point:
Mark Gronowski NFL transactions timeline
- May 11, 2026: Signs with Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent
- Aug. 7, 2026: Waived by Miami Dolphins
- Aug. 16, 2026: Re-signs with Miami Dolphins on a one-year, $885,000 (non-guaranteed) contract
- Aug. 30, 2026: Waived by Miami Dolphins
- Aug. 31, 2026: Re-signs with Miami Dolphins' practice squad after clearing waivers
- Sept. 1, 2026: Released from Dolphins' practice squad
- Sept. 8, 2026: Signs with Houston Texans' practice squad
- Oct. 7, 2026: Signs with Houston Texans' active roster
- Oct. 20, 2026: Released from Houston Texans' practice squad
While Graves has a much shorter transaction list than Gronkowski, this will be the second time the 6-foot-5, 305-pounder has been cut. After signing Graves as an undrafted free agent, the Ravens released him during roster
cuts.
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