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NFL·PREVIEW·October 3, 2026 04:28 PM ET

Kenneth Murray elevated for Week 4 against Cowboys

Houston has been patching linebacker depth.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 50m1 min read
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We have elevated Kenneth Murray via standard practice squad elevation for Week 4 vs. the Dallas Cowboys. https://t.co/p4 Via @HoustonTexans on X

What happened: The move was logged as a standard practice squad elevation, which puts Murray in the Sunday player pool without a full roster promotion. The decision came Saturday as Houston set its final depth for Week 4.

Why it matters: Linebacker depth has been a live issue for Houston since addressing the room after To'oTo'o landed on injured reserve. Using another elevation for Week 4 suggests the position still needed reinforcement heading into Dallas.

What to watch: Final inactives will show whether Murray is up on game day. Houston's linebacker rotation should come into focus when the active list drops before kickoff.

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