What happened: The standard elevation pulls Kenneth Murray up from Houston's practice squad for Week 4. It gives the Texans another linebacker option for Sunday's game-day roster.

Why it matters: Houston already spent September patching linebacker depth, and Al-Shaair's absence created another opening in the front seven. Adding Murray lets the Texans

What to watch: Houston's inactive list will show whether Murray is active on game day. His role should become clearer once Houston releases postgame snap counts.