Keene was cut from the Texans' practice squad Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Keene signed with the Texans practice squad just one week ago, but it now appears as if the team has decided to move in a different direction. In a corresponding move, Houston added veteran kicker Matthew Wright to its practice squad Wednesday after Ka'imi Fairbairn (lower body) suffered an injury.

Keene signed with the Texans' practice squad Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Following a successful workout with the Texans on Oct. 23, Keene has joined the team's practice squad. The Virginia Tech product last played for Houston in 2023, failing to record an offensive stat across 22 total snaps (14 on special teams, eight on offense).

The Texans brought Keene (hamstring) in for a workout Tuesday, but he was not immediately signed, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Keene was with Houston during training camp, before he was cut with an injury settlement in August. Healthy again, Keene is available and looking for work. Houston began the preparation for Week 8 with two tight ends on the injury report -- Brenden Bates (wrist) and Dalton Schultz (back/shoulder) -- which is likely the reason Keene was brought in for a look.

Houston cut Keene (hamstring) with an injury settlement Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Keene joined Brevin Jordan (knee) on the Texans' injured reserve list with a hamstring injury less than two weeks ago, and now Keene is on track to become a free agent. Once he's back in football shape, he'll be free to sign with another squad and suit up right away.

Keene's injury that landed him on season-ending injured reserve is to his leg, per a league source, Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's a dangerous time to be a tight end for Houston, which has placed two members of the room on injured reserve this week. Keene follows Brevin Jordan, who will miss the season due to a knee injury, his second in as many seasons. The Texans signed free agent Tre' McKitty in the wake of those injuries.

The Texans placed Keene (undisclosed) on injured reserve Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear whether the injury has anything to do with the torn ACL that Keene suffered in August of 2024. Regardless, by being placed on IR, the 2020 third-rounder will be forced to miss the entire 2025 season unless he reaches an injury settlement with Houston. The Texans bolstered their tight end depth by signing Tre' McKitty in a corresponding move.

Keene signed with the Texans on Tuesday, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

After trying out with the team Saturday, Keene has joined the Texans and is expected to practice Tuesday. The 26-year-old has been in Houston the past two seasons, but he missed all of last season due to a torn ACL after appearing in one game in 2023. Fully recovered, he will compete with Cade Stover, Luke Lachey and Irv Smith for a place on the 53-man roster.

The Texans hosted Keene (knee) for a workout Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Keene was forced to sit for the entire 2024 season after he tore his ACL during a preseason game in August as a member of the Texans. He appears to have fully recovered from the injury, and a reunion in Houston appears to be a possibility. If he were to rejoin the Texans, Keene would compete with Cade Stover, Luke Lachey and Irv Smith for a spot on the 53-man roster.

Keene (knee) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Keene tore his ACL in Saturday's exhibition win over the Giants and will now miss the entirety of the 2024 campaign. It's another tough break for the Virginia Tech product who has struggled to get his career on track since missing the 2021 campaign due to meniscus damage.

Keene (undisclosed) was on the field for 29 snaps in Friday's 20-12 preseason victory over the Steelers, per the NFL's official transaction log.

EDGE Analysis

Keene is competing with the likes of Cade Stover and Teagan Quitoriano (calf) for a delph role at tight end. He played just one regular-season game for Houston last season, but the team opted to give him another look with a reserve/future contract.