Kayden McDonald is listed at DT on the Houston Texans roster checked September 20, 2026. The official source lists the roster status as Reserve list (RES).
Update, October 10, 2026: The Texans activated McDonald from injured reserve ahead of Week 5; the rookie second-round defensive tackle’s debut had been delayed by an ankle sprain, per Pro Football Rumors. The roster details below are updated by the site’s data feed and may not yet reflect the activation.
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UPDATEDUpdated Oct 4, 2026, 9:11 am EDT
Selected report: Houston Texans · Reserve list (unspecified) · Season 2026
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Season 2026 · Week 4
Oct 4, 2026, 9:11 am EDT Updated
Houston Texans
Reserve list (unspecified)
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Season 2026 · Week 3
Oct 4, 2026, 9:11 am EDT Updated
Houston Texans
Reserve list (unspecified)
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Season 2026 · Week 2
Oct 4, 2026, 9:11 am EDT Updated
Houston Texans
Reserve list (unspecified)
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Season 2026 · Week 1
Oct 4, 2026, 9:11 am EDT Updated
Houston Texans
Reserve list (unspecified)
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Sep 20, 2026, 7:00 am EDT Observed
Houston Texans
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X@KMac_DT5 source-linked posts · Dated snapshot
Source checked Sep 20, 2026, 9:59 am EDT
McDonald says he is a Buckeye for life, gives glory to God, announced an RMHC Central Ohio ambassadorship after Marvin Harrison Jr., and jokes chill auntie. One post is only Mood.
Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson, Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and Broncos guard Ben Powers drew the largest fines, and five players were docked for hip-drop tackles.
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X@KMac_DT5 source-linked posts · Dated snapshot
Source checked Sep 20, 2026, 9:59 am EDT
McDonald says he is a Buckeye for life, gives glory to God, announced an RMHC Central Ohio ambassadorship after Marvin Harrison Jr., and jokes chill auntie. One post is only Mood.
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He says he is a Buckeye for life.
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text · Dec 18, 2025, 5:38 pm EST
He says all glory to God.
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text · Oct 7, 2025, 12:41 pm EDT
He says he is honored as RMHC Central Ohio brand ambassador, following Marvin Harrison Jr., and thanks teammates who filmed a PSA.
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text · Sep 28, 2025, 11:19 am EDT
He jokes about a chill auntie.
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photo · Jul 29, 2025, 1:25 pm EDT
He posts Mood, without saying what the mood is.
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