{
  "id": 3365179,
  "title": "Texans reveal season depth chart updates of joint practice vs. Panthers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/texans-reveal-season-depth-chart-updates-of-joint-practice-vs-panthers",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-25T22:35:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/texans-reveal-season-depth-chart-223516102.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Houston Texans have released updated depth chart information following two games of their preseason. The offensive line remains largely unchanged, with Aireontae Ersery, Wyatt Teller, Ed Ingram, and Keylan Rutledge set to start as the projected four starters. However, there is uncertainty surrounding the right tackle position, with Braden Smith or Trent Brown listed as possible starters. This is the second consecutive week that both tackles have been listed, despite Smith seeing the majority of first-team reps. Trent Brown, who started seven games at right tackle last season, was acquired by Houston on a two-year deal from the Indianapolis Colts. The defensive side of the field remains unchanged, with Kayden McDonald at second-team defense and Jalen Pitre at nickel defense now having legitimate depth support. The Texans' joint practice against the Carolina Panthers will take place on Thursday at 7 p.m. CT at Reliant Stadium, and will be televised locally on ABC.",
  "summary": "With a game under their belt, the Houston Texans have updated their depth chart on both sides heading into Wednesday's joint practice against the Carolina Panthers.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}