The Houston Texans have added wide receiver Mitchell Tinsley to their practice squad, as reported by The 33rd Team’s Ari Meirov on August 31. Tinsley, a 26-year-old standing 6 feet 1 inch tall, was previously with the Cincinnati Bengals, where he made eight catches for 116 yards and scored two touchdowns during the last season.
His exit from the Bengals comes as the team has a strong lineup of wide receivers, attracting interest from several teams.
Paul Dehner Jr. from The Athletic noted that Tinsley likely perceives a better chance for playing time with the Texans, particularly since the team has been looking to strengthen its wide receiver depth this month. Tinsley joins Lewis Bond and Josh Kelly on the Texans' practice squad, as reported by Sleeper affiliate Jacob Barzilla.
He had a notable preseason in 2025, which earned him a spot on Cincinnati's roster.
Tinsley, who went undrafted, has made four starts across 19 regular-season games. He is known as a possession receiver with solid ball skills, although he may lack the speed and quickness needed for separation.
NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein described him as proficient at making tough catches, especially in the middle of the field, despite some athletic limitations that might restrict him to a zone-beating role from the slot.
