Texans cut Jacoby Jones

The Houston Texans have cut wide receiver Jacoby Jones, a move that follows him mishandling a punt during an AFC divisional playoff loss to the Baltimore Ravens earlier this year. Jones will be available for teams to claim on waivers. He was due a $3 million base salary this year.

The speedy former third-round draft pick from Lane College caught 31 passes for 512 yards and two touchdowns last season.

The Texans obtained two wide receivers in the draft, selecting Ohio State's DeVier Posey and Michigan State's Keshawn Martin in the third round and fourth round, respectively. Martin is a highly-regarded kick returner.

Although the Texans shopped Jones to other NFL teams during the draft, they were unable to strike a deal.

There were unconfirmed reports that the Cleveland Browns declined the Texans' offer to exchange Jones for quarterback Colt McCoy.

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