According to a team announcement, the Texans have waived tight end Brenden Bates. Bates, a 6-foot-5, 26-year old tight end, started his career as an undrafted free agent and was signed onto the Texans roster earlier in September from the Cleveland Browns' practice squad for some extra depth at the position.

The Houston Texans bolstered their roster with wide receiver Jared Wayne before taking on the San Francisco 49ers in Week 8.

See an updated list of injuries, with active and inactive players for the Houston Texans vs. San Francisco 49ers NFL Week 8 game.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/texans as Texans Sign New WR to Roster Amid Nico Collins Injury. The Houston Texans have added on a wide receiver to their 53-man roster heading into Week 8. According to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2, the Texans are signing wide receiver Jared Wayne to their active roster.

The Texans return from their off week with a tough game in Seattle needing to keep pace in a crowded AFC playoff race.

Matt Maiocco identifies five 49ers players to watch in San Francisco's Week 8 game against the Houston Texans.

The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for their Week 8 contest against the Houston Texans on Sunday at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. Quarterback Brock Purdy practiced for the second consecutive day as he continues working his way back from a toe injury that has already sidelined him for five games this season.

The San Francisco 49ers have had some bad luck with injuries in their front seven, and they may have lost another defender against the Houston Texans.