Texans Sign WR Nikko Remigio to 53-Man Roster, Cut Veteran RB Dare Ogunbowale

Remigio joins Houston’s roster

The Texans brought in Nikko Remigio, a former Kansas City Chiefs receiver and return specialist, ahead of their Week 10 game against Cleveland. Kansas City had waived him after acquiring wide receiver Josh Downs from the Indianapolis Colts at the trade deadline.

Houston needed to clear a place on its 53-man roster to add Remigio. The team released running back Dare Ogunbowale to open that spot.

Ogunbowale’s role in Houston

Houston had signed Ogunbowale earlier in September after he spent time on the Las Vegas Raiders’ practice squad. The Texans had not re-signed him during the offseason. Across five games with Houston, Ogunbowale played 62 special-teams snaps, or 43% of the team’s snaps in that phase, and 16 offensive snaps, or 5%. He recorded no rushing statistics and caught one pass for three yards.

His work added depth and special-teams experience, but his offensive production was limited. The Texans’ decision to add a receiver, likely to strengthen special teams, came as Ogunbowale’s roster spot became more expendable.

Running back availability remains uncertain

David Montgomery’s status was improving as he worked back from a groin injury suffered in Week 5. He was a limited participant at Thursday’s practice ahead of the Browns game.

Houston’s three running backs on the 53-man roster are Montgomery, Woody Marks and Emari Demercado. Marks did not practice Thursday because of a knee injury, and the report said it remained unclear who would be available against Cleveland.

The article describes Montgomery’s return as possible, while noting he was still limited in practice. Ogunbowale will move on from Houston and seek another opportunity for the second half of the 2026 season.