The Texans officially released Cushing on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

The transaction was a formality after the Texans informed the Cushing two days earlier that they would part ways with him before the start of the new league year. While Cushing missed 10 games due to suspension last season, rookies Zach Cunningham and Dylan Cole proved to be capable options at inside linebacker, which likely contributed heavily to the Texans' decision to cut the veteran.