India, Oct. 18 -- The Houston Texans have parted ways with a rookie linebacker who helped Indiana secure a national championship, making the move ahead of their Sunday clash with the Jacksonville Jaguars. NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported that Houston has released Aiden Fisher.

"Sources: The #Texans are releasing rookie LB Aiden Fisher. The 7th-round pick was an All-American last season en route to helping Indiana win a national championship. He will be on waivers," Schultz wrote on X.

Fisher secured a place on Houston's initial 53-man roster in late August as one of six linebackers.

However, he was inactive for the Texans' 26-3 victory over the Tennessee Titans on October 11, the first game under head coach DeMeco Ryans. By Week 5, ...