Kedon Slovis lost the Texans QB battle to Mertz after a competitive preseason. His NFL future is uncertain, with potential practice-squad or waiver options, though his fantasy value remains low unless he lands as a clear backup with real game reps.

Slovis flashed for a solid second half but hasn’t seized a Week 1 role, leaving him squarely in cut territory with a likely practice-squad path for the former draft pick who showed glimmers but didn’t dominate preseason opportunities.

Kedon Slovis kept the Texans competitive, posting 11 of 16 for 111 yards with a TD and an INT, maintaining pace with Mertz in a heated QB3 race as Houston weighs its backup options behind the top two.

Slovis finished 11-of-16 for 111 yards with a TD in relief, signaling Texans’ QB depth behind Mertz. His late scoring drive suggests he could be considered for a practice-squad return or a situational role if needed.

Slovis toiled into Texans’ joint action, a veteran-journeyman signal in a QB competition mix. His involvement underscores Houston’s depth at quarterback and provides a lens into how backup performers emerge in the preseason as potential Week 1 options should the starter stumble.