The Houston Texans are cutting veteran offensive tackle Marcus Cannon, according to a league source not authorized to speak publicly.
Cannon has been recovering from back surgery to repair a herniated disk.
By moving on from the 33-year-old former New England Patriots starter, they would save $5.2 million against the salary cap.
At the NFL scouting combine, Texans general manager Nick Caserio was complimentary of Cannon, who started four games before his back got worse.
“Durability has been the main thing that’s prohibited him from maybe being a better player, but when he was out there, I think he actually probably played hurt, showed a lot of mental, physical toughness," Caserio said. "I think it speaks to who Marcus is as a person and a player.”
A two-time Super Bowl winner with the Patriots, Cannon along with fifth- and sixth-round picks were traded to the Texans for fourth- and sixth-round picks. He was placed on injured reserve on October 9, 2021.
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