Tim Settle

The 2021 UDFA was waived Monday to make room on the game day roster for the return of Omarion Hampton. Jones will be a rotational piece for the Texans after they lost Tim Settle for the remainder of the season. They waived Jalen Mills to create space for Jones.

The Texans placed defensive tackle Tim Settle Jr. on injured reserve on Thursday.

The Texans placed defensive tackle Tim Settle Jr. on injured reserve on Thursday.

Texans defensive tacke Tim Settle will undergo surgery to address a foot injury and miss the rest of the 2025 season, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. Settle, 28, has been a core part of Houston’s defensive line this season with 12 starts and a 53% snap share. His statistical production 15 tackles, three tackles […]

Garafolo notes that Settle should be recovered ahead of the 2026 season. Settle posted a career-best 71.3 PFF defense grade, posting 16 hurries in 215 pass rush snaps in the middle. He'll turn 29 ahead of next season and should have a rotational interior role somewhere in the league.