The Texans signed Averett (undisclosed) to the practice squad Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Averett was cut from the Steelers' practice squad Oct. 28 with an injury designation, but he appears to be healthy enough to join Houston's practice squad ahead of their wild-card game against the Chargers on Saturday. Averett last saw NFL regular-season action in 2022 with the Raiders, during which he logged 13 tackles (12 solo) and one pass defense across seven games.

The Steelers cut Averett (undisclosed) from their practice squad Monday with an injury designation, per the NFL's transaction log.

EDGE Analysis

Averett wasn't on the Steelers' practice squad injured list; however, it appears he's dealing with some undisclosed issue after being cut Monday. The 29-year-old cornerback must now prove that he's returned to full health again before signing with another team.

The Steelers released Averett (hamstring) on Tuesday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pittsburgh originally brought Averett on board back in May, but as the regular season approaches, it's decided to part ways with him. Averett will have to look for another opportunity elsewhere.

Averett left Saturday's preseason contest with a hamstring injury and will not return, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

It remains to be seen if this injury will impact Averett's availability moving forward, but it will open up time for Kyler McMichael, Thomas Graham, Zyon Gilbert and Kiondre Thomas, all different corners competing for what figures to be one of the last spots available on the roster prior to the start of the regular season.

Averett is expected to sign a contract with the Steelers on Sunday, Chris Halicke of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Averett was brought in for a tryout during the Steelers' rookie minicamp this past weekend. He last played for the Raiders in 2022, logging 13 tackles and one pass defended over seven appearances. The 29-year-old joined the 49ers last August, but he was released from IR with an injury settlement just two weeks later. Averett joined up with Detroit's practice squad Oct. 10 and never appeared in any games during the 2023 campaign. He'll return to the AFC North after spending the first four years of his career with Baltimore.

Detroit signed Averett to its practice squad Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Averett was cut loose by San Francisco prior to Week 1 as he dealt with an injury, but he has now found another opportunity with a new team. After Emmanuel Moseley sustained a ruptured ACL on Sunday, the Lions may have an opening at corner on their 53-man roster.

Averett (undisclosed) was released from the 49ers' injured reserve Thursday after both parties agreed to an injury settlement, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Averett was in danger of missing the entire 2023 campaign before this injury settlement was agreed upon. It is unclear what specific injury is nagging him, but he will now be able to sign elsewhere once he is back to full health. The 28-year-old recorded 13 tackles (12 solo) across seven games in Las Vegas last year.

Averett (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Friday, Josh Dubow of the Associated Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Averett is slated to miss the entire 2023 season unless he works out an injury settlement with the team. He finished the 2022 campaign on injured reserve due to a toe injury, but it's unclear if his absence in 2023 is related to that injury or a different one.

Averett agreed to a one-year deal with the 49ers on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

The 2018 fourth-round pick out of Alabama has found a new home after spending the first five years of his career with Baltimore and Las Vegas. He ended last season on injured reserve with a toe injury, but in his seven games (six starts) with the Raiders, he recorded 13 tackles and one pass break up. Expect the veteran corner to compete for a depth spot on the 49ers defense ahead of the coming season.

The Panthers hosted Averett for a workout Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Averett is looking for another opportunity to catch on with a team after recovering from a toe injury suffered last year. The 28-year-old appeared in seven games for the Raiders last season and logged 13 tackles (12 solo).