Houston’s 53-man roster bubble tightens after the preseason as Graham Mertz stabilizes as the No.3 quarterback behind Mills and Stroud, and Kedon Slovis faces a cut-path with a likely practice-squad route. Pierce and Ogunbowale pair for backfield depth, while the pass-catching group fights for roles and special-teams impact. The Texans balance upside with proven depth, sizing up the last spots on offense and defense before Week 1.