TRANSACTIONS · WEEK 9

Texans roster update puts Emari Demercado in ACT status

Demercado’s team listing shifts from Dallas to Houston, while Marvin Harrison Jr. receives a new depth-chart designation.

First Down Central Desk Published Nov 08, 2026 · 09:49 PM ET Updated Nov 09, 2026 · 10:24 PM ET

Demercado now listed with Houston

Emari Demercado is now listed with the Houston Texans rather than the Dallas Cowboys. His roster/status designation also changed from CUT W03 to ACT A01.

Depth and status changes

Marvin Harrison Jr.’s depth-chart designation moved from WR-2#1 to WR-3#1, then to WR#2. Cade Stover, Febechi Nwaiwu, Braden Smith and Nate Thomas each had the O designation removed from their roster/status listings.

Week 9 roster breakdown

Houston’s Week 9 roster lists 87 players: 48 designated ACT, 18 DEV, 13 RES, six INA and two CUT.