The Texans made it official, announcing they’ve promoted punter Ty Zentner to the active roster, promoting him from the practice squad.
They signed veteran defensive lineman Michael Dogbe following a successful workout.
And they placed wide receiver Noah Brown and defensive tackle Hassan Ridgeway on injured reserve. Brown has a groin injury and Ridgeway has a calf injury, according to league sources. Brown is expected to be able to return at some point this season.
A former Arizona Cardinals seventh-round draft pick in 2019, he was last with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Dogbe has played in 40 career games with five starts and 61 tackles, four tackles for losses and two sacks in four NFL seasons.
Dogbe, 27, played collegiately at Temple. The 6-foot-3, 295-pound New Jersey native was signed to a one-year contract by the Jaguars this offseason.
The Texans also worked out offensive tackle Mark Evans, defensive tackle Bruce Hector, who was signed to the practice squad, offensive guard Jamarco Jones, outside linebacker Terrell Lewis and defensive tackle Jaylen Twyman on Tuesday.
Zentner, an undrafted player and former second-team All-Big 12 selection from Kansas State who was previously with the Philadelphia Eagles, was elevated from the practice squad and punted against the Baltimore Ravens. He averaged 44 yards per punt with one touchback.
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