Texans Sign WR Quintez Cephus, Waive Injured Johnson

The Houston Texans have signed wide receiver Quintez Cephus, who last played in an NFL regular-season game in 2022, to improve their depth after waiving Johnny Johnson III due to injury. Cephus, a former fifth-round pick by the Detroit Lions, has 37 receptions for 568 yards and four touchdowns in 22 career games. He has struggled to secure a spot on an NFL roster in recent years, with brief stints on the Rams' practice squad, the 49ers and Bills, and a short spell with the Texans last season after a suspension for violating the NFL gambling policy. Cephus joins a crowded Houston receiver group led by Nico Collins and Christian Kirk, including a mix of rookies and veterans. The Texans view this as a low-risk move, giving Cephus an opportunity to revive his career and compete for a roster spot during training camp. The team waived Johnson after he suffered an injury in practice.