Texans stir trade buzz before Texans-Titans, AFC South roundup

It was a busy off-field day in the AFC South, with no Thursday games but plenty of roster movement and looming storylines heading into Week 5.

Houston Texans: Harrison buzz and defensive reinforcements

Still searching for their first win at 0-4, the Houston Texans were at the center of the rumor mill. According to Pro Football Rumors, the Texans are now viewed as the expected destination for wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. as Arizona prepares to move on from the third-year wideout. A separate Pro Football Rumors report, citing ESPN’s Adam Schefter, notes that the Cardinals are finalizing a Harrison trade, with his next team not yet officially known other than that it will not be the Indianapolis Colts.

On defense, Houston is getting healthier in time for Week 5. Pro Football Rumors reports that rookie second-round defensive tackle Kayden McDonald has been activated from injured reserve, while veteran safety M.J. Stewart has been activated from the physically unable to perform list. Both moves come just before Sunday’s matchup in Tennessee, a battle of winless teams between the Texans and the 0-4 Titans.

Indianapolis Colts: Arden Key to IR before trip to Pittsburgh

At 2-2, the Indianapolis Colts are headed to Pittsburgh for what CBS Sports says should have the feel of a playoff game. They will be without a key pass rusher. Per Pro Football Rumors, defensive end Arden Key has been placed on injured reserve after suffering a hamstring injury in the Colts’ 30-13 Week 4 win over the Commanders, and he is expected to miss extended time. In a corresponding move, Indianapolis elevated wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine from the practice squad.

Pro Football Rumors also notes that the Colts did their due diligence on a possible Harrison trade, but Indianapolis will not be the wideout’s landing spot.

Jacksonville Jaguars: London showcase

The division-leading Jacksonville Jaguars (3-1) are in the international spotlight this weekend. CBS Sports lays out how to watch their London matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles, including kickoff time, broadcast information, odds, and an expert pick. Meanwhile, Pro Football Rumors lists the Jaguars among the many teams making minor roster moves and gameday elevations ahead of Week 5, without specifying the details in the early report.

Tennessee Titans: winless showdown on deck

Also 0-4, the Tennessee Titans will host Houston in a matchup of teams desperate to get into the win column. CBS Sports highlights the betting angles for Texans–Titans, focusing on the odds and prediction markets available for the Week 5 clash. Pro Football Rumors includes Tennessee among the franchises shuffling the back end of their rosters with minor moves and practice squad adjustments going into the weekend.