The Houston Texans made a decisive personnel change Tuesday by releasing veteran guard Laken Tomlinson, marking the latest shift in the Texans roster move approach during the second half of the season. The veteran offensive lineman’s exit comes around a month after a Week 9 benching that reshaped the Texans offensive line and pushed the team toward younger options who have stepped up in recent weeks.

Tomlinson signed a one-year deal last offseason as part of the Texans plan to overhaul its protection unit, but his performance never stabilized. He started seven games before being removed from the rotation, a decision that opened the door for a new lineup configuration that has remained in place. His release also impacts the Texans depth chart, which now reflects the team’s renewed focu

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