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Houston Texans sign former Iowa QB Mark Gronowski to active roster
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In its Wednesday roster moves , the Houston Texans (0-4) signed former Iowa quarterback Mark Gronowski to their 53-man active roster ahead of their Week 5 matchup at the Tennessee Titans (0-4).
Gronowski, who has had quite the whirlwind start to his NFL career, signed with the Texans' practice squad on Sept. 8 after being released from the Miami Dolphins' practice squad .
Gronowski joins starting quarterback C.J. Stroud and backup Davis Mills on the Texans ' active roster. Stroud has completed 61.6% of his passes for 1,141 yards and five touchdowns with no picks, but the Texans are still searching for their first win on the season.
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Houston will try to get that accomplished when they travel to Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., to take on the also winless Titans on Sunday at noon CT on CBS.
Here's a refresher on Gronowski's NFL transactions to this point:
Mark Gronowski NFL transactions timeline
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May 11, 2026: Signs with Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent
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Aug. 7, 2026: Waived by Miami Dolphins
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Aug. 16, 2026: Re-signs with Miami Dolphins on a one-year, $885,000 (non-guaranteed) contract
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Aug. 30, 2026: Waived by Miami Dolphins
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Aug. 31, 2026: Re-signs with Miami Dolphins' practice squad after clearing waivers
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Sept. 1, 2026: Released from Dolphins' practice squad
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Sept. 8, 2026: Signs with Houston Texans' practice squad
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Oct. 7, 2026: Signs with Houston Texans' active roster
Iowa fans fill Kinnick Stadium for a Big Ten college football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes in Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
The Iowa Hawkeyes swarm onto the field during a Big Ten college football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Iowa players stand for the national anthem before a Big Ten college football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
A hawk flaps its wings on the field during the NCAA football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Ohio State Buckeyes at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Christian Alliegro (14) scoops up a fumble after defensive end Kenyatta Jackson Jr. (2) sacks Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Hank Brown (9) during the NCAA football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz is pictured during a timeout at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) motions during the NCAA football game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Oct 3, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Devin McCuin (3) runs to score a touchdown against Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Zach Lutmer (6) during the first half at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
(Jeffrey Becker, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Devin McCuin (3) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the NCAA football game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Hank Brown (9) throws a pass against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa, Iowa, on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Iowa Hawkeyes tight end DJ Vonnahme (81) tries to evade a tackle by Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Jermaine Mathews Jr. (7) at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz high fives Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Addison Ostrenga (87) during a Big Ten college football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes Oct. 3, 2026 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Fans wave to kids in the Iowa Children's Hospital during the NCAA football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Ohio State Buckeyes at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Iowa Hawkeyes mascot Herky shows a nutcracker to Ohio State Buckeyes mascot Brutus during the NCAA football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Oct 3, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Hank Brown (9) passes against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first half at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
(Jeffrey Becker, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 3, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes running back L.J. Phillips Jr. (21) runs against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first half at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
(Jeffrey Becker, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) runs for a first down as Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Zach Lutmer (6) attempts a tackle during the NCAA football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) extends for a touchdown during the NCAA football game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Oct 3, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) celebrates with cornerback Jordan Thomas (15) after scoring a touchdown against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the first half at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
(Jeffrey Becker, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) strikes a Heisman pose after catching a touchdown pass, breaking the school record, during the NCAA football game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Kahmari Brown (43) reacts after sacking Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) during the NCAA football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Ohio State Buckeyes mascot Brutus Buckeye has a staring contest with Iowa Hawkeyes mascot Herky during the NCAA football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Oct 3, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes running back Braeden Jackson (22) celebrates with offensive line Jack Dotzler (71) after scoring a touchdown against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the second half at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
(Jeffrey Becker, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Iowa Hawkeyes fans cheer during the NCAA football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Iowa football vs Ohio State: Best photos from Week 5 game
Iowa fans fill Kinnick Stadium for a Big Ten college football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes in Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Iowa football vs Ohio State: Best photos from Week 5 game
Iowa fans fill Kinnick Stadium for a Big Ten college football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes in Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Iowa football vs Ohio State: Best photos from Week 5 game
The Iowa Hawkeyes swarm onto the field during a Big Ten college football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Iowa football vs Ohio State: Best photos from Week 5 game
Iowa players stand for the national anthem before a Big Ten college football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Iowa football vs Ohio State: Best photos from Week 5 game
A hawk flaps its wings on the field during the NCAA football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Ohio State Buckeyes at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Iowa football vs Ohio State: Best photos from Week 5 game
Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Christian Alliegro (14) scoops up a fumble after defensive end Kenyatta Jackson Jr. (2) sacks Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Hank Brown (9) during the NCAA football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Iowa football offers 2027 3-star CB Daveon Belhomme
Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz is pictured during a timeout at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Iowa football vs Ohio State: Best photos from Week 5 game
Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) motions during the NCAA football game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Iowa football vs Ohio State: Best photos from Week 5 game
Oct 3, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Devin McCuin (3) runs to score a touchdown against Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Zach Lutmer (6) during the first half at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
(Jeffrey Becker, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Iowa football vs Ohio State: Best photos from Week 5 game
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Devin McCuin (3) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the NCAA football game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Iowa football vs Ohio State: Best photos from Week 5 game
Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Hank Brown (9) throws a pass against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa, Iowa, on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Iowa football vs Ohio State: Best photos from Week 5 game
Iowa Hawkeyes tight end DJ Vonnahme (81) tries to evade a tackle by Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Jermaine Mathews Jr. (7) at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Iowa football vs Ohio State: Best photos from Week 5 game
Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz high fives Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Addison Ostrenga (87) during a Big Ten college football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes Oct. 3, 2026 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Iowa football vs Ohio State: Best photos from Week 5 game
Fans wave to kids in the Iowa Children's Hospital during the NCAA football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Ohio State Buckeyes at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Iowa football vs Ohio State: Best photos from Week 5 game
Iowa Hawkeyes mascot Herky shows a nutcracker to Ohio State Buckeyes mascot Brutus during the NCAA football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Iowa football vs Ohio State: Best photos from Week 5 game
Oct 3, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Hank Brown (9) passes against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first half at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
(Jeffrey Becker, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Iowa football RB LJ Phillips Jr. updates status for Minnesota game
Oct 3, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes running back L.J. Phillips Jr. (21) runs against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first half at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
(Jeffrey Becker, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Iowa football vs Ohio State: Best photos from Week 5 game
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) runs for a first down as Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Zach Lutmer (6) attempts a tackle during the NCAA football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Iowa football vs Ohio State: Best photos from Week 5 game
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) extends for a touchdown during the NCAA football game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Iowa football vs Ohio State: Best photos from Week 5 game
Oct 3, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) celebrates with cornerback Jordan Thomas (15) after scoring a touchdown against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the first half at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
(Jeffrey Becker, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Iowa football vs Ohio State: Best photos from Week 5 game
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) strikes a Heisman pose after catching a touchdown pass, breaking the school record, during the NCAA football game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Iowa football vs Ohio State: Best photos from Week 5 game
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Kahmari Brown (43) reacts after sacking Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) during the NCAA football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Iowa football vs Ohio State: Best photos from Week 5 game
Ohio State Buckeyes mascot Brutus Buckeye has a staring contest with Iowa Hawkeyes mascot Herky during the NCAA football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Iowa football vs Ohio State: Best photos from Week 5 game
Oct 3, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes running back Braeden Jackson (22) celebrates with offensive line Jack Dotzler (71) after scoring a touchdown against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the second half at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
(Jeffrey Becker, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Iowa football vs Ohio State: Best photos from Week 5 game
Iowa Hawkeyes fans cheer during the NCAA football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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