The Texans plan to release Addison, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Addison, 35, was due a $3 million salary for 2023, but the Texans are moving on and clearing more than $2.3 million in cap space. He recorded just one sack in 12 appearances last season. Addison has 68 career sacks across 170 games of action.

The Texans activated Addison (thigh) from injured reserve Saturday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Addison was forced to miss the first four games of the season after landing on injured reserve due to a thigh injury, but he's set to make his season and team debut in Week 5. The veteran pass rusher has recorded at least five sacks in eight consecutive seasons and will look to continue that streak during his first campaign with Houston.

Addison (thigh) was designated to return from injured reserve and practiced Tuesday, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Addison opened the season on IR, so he was forced to miss the first four games of the season. It's extremely encouraging that the veteran pass rusher is available to practice at the earliest possible time, but it remains unclear when he'll be ready for game action. The Texans will have a 21-day period to officially activate him from IR, but if they don't, he'll revert back to IR for the remainder of the campaign. Addison has recorded at least five sacks in eight consecutive seasons with two different teams, and when available, he'll look to extend that streak to nine campaigns and three teams.

The Texans have placed Addison (thigh) on injured reserve prior to their Week 1 clash with the Colts.

EDGE Analysis

Addison's placement on IR means he is required to be sidelined for at least four weeks. In his absence, Ogbonnia Okronkwo, Demone Harris and Rasheem Green (thigh) will be the remaining depth options on the edge.

Addison (thigh) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Colts.

EDGE Analysis

After practicing in a limited capacity Wednesday, Addison failed to take the field during each of Thursday and Friday's sessions. The specifics of his thigh injury are currently unclear, but it sounds like the 260-pound defensive lineman might need at least one more week to move past the issue.

Addison (illness) returned to practice Wednesday, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Addison tested positive for COVID-19 last week and missed Saturday's preseason opener.

Addison did not play in Houston's preseason opener because he tested positive for COVID-19 last week, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Addison is recovering and expected to rejoin his teammates this week. The 34-year-old defensive lineman signed a two-year deal with the Texans after spending the previous two seasons with the Bills. He recorded 12 sacks in a four-man scheme that fits what head coach Lovie Smith wants to develop in Houston.

The Texans signed Addison to a two-year contract Monday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Addison appeared in every game for the Bills last year and recorded six sacks. The veteran defensive end will once again be coached by Jacques Cesaire, who also moved from Buffalo to Houston this offseason.

GM Brandon Beane said this week that while he expects Addison -- an unrestricted free agent -- to explore the market, he's very open to having the veteran return to the team, the Bills' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Addison is one of Beane's many Panthers connections from his Carolina days and the veteran has spent two seasons with the Bills, totaling 12 sacks and 59 tackles over those two campaigns. Addison will be 35 during the 2022 campaign, so we doubt there's a big free-agent figure awaiting him, but it sounds like he'll at least explore the market. It sounds like the cash-strapped Bills are interested in bringing him back at a cost-friendly deal should Addison not find a golden ticket elsewhere for what might be his final NFL contract.

Addison (shoulder) was a full participant during Friday's practice and won't have an injury designation heading into Sunday's divisional-round matchup with the Chiefs, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Addison sustained a shoulder injury during Saturday's wild-card win over the Patriots and was limited to start the week, but it appears he will be full go against Kansas City. The veteran defensive end has totaled 29 tackles, seven sacks and two forced fumbles in 17 appearances this season, so his presence should be a big boost in trying to slow down Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs' offense.