NFL ROUNDUP \ News and notes

Texans: Houston released veteran linebacker Rosevelt Colvin and 20 other players Friday, the day before NFL teams must set their 53-man rosters. The Texans signed Colvin in June after he was released by New England. Colvin had 521‚Ñ2 sacks in nine seasons in Chicago and New England. Houston has one more cut to make and is evaluating running back Chris Brown to see if he is healthy enough to contribute this season. Brown, who was signed this offseason, has been struggling with back problems since the start of training camp. Also released Friday was veteran safety Glenn Earl, who started 15 games in 2006 but missed all of last season with a fractured foot, and defensive tackle Anthony Maddox, who spent the last two seasons with the team.

Patriots: New England released four players a day after wrapping up its first winless preseason since 1990 with a 19-14 loss to the New York Giants. The cuts of tackle Steve Fifita, offensive lineman Jimmy Martin, cornerback Jeff Shoate and tight end Jonathan Stupar left New England with 71 players before today’s deadline. Teams also keep eight-player practice squads, but those players have to clear waivers first.

Saints: New Orleans placed receiver Adrian Arrington, a seventh-round draft pick, on season-ending injured reserve and released seven players. Arrington severely sprained his toe during the preseason opener against Arizona, and the Saints weren’t sure how long it would take him to recover. The Saints terminated the contract of recently acquired veteran safety Lance Schulters and waived defensive end Jeremy Geathers, tight end Ronnie Ghent, defensive end Marcus Pittman, safety David Roach, guard Isaiah Ross and tackle Brian Stamper. New Orleans must make 14 more cuts before today’s deadline.

Rams: St. Louis released 10 players: receiver Marques Hagans, safety Jerome Carter, receiver Matt Caddell, tight end Nick Cleaver, cornerback Tanard Davis, cornerback Cortney Grixby, linebacker Marcus Riley, center Donovan Raiola, defensive tackle Henry Smith and defensive tackle Willie Williams. The Rams have 13 more cuts to make.

Titans: Tennessee made 13 22 cuts by Friday afternoon, but weren’t naming names. Kicker John Vaughn’s agent, Curtis Stephens, said Vaughn was among the cuts. He filled in while All-Pro incumbent Rob Bironas sat out with a groin injury, going 7-for-9 with a 50-yarder in four preseason games.

Eagles: Philadelphia released running back Ryan Moats and seven others, trimming its roster to 67. Moats was a third-round pick in 2005 and had a promising rookie season, averaging 5.1 yards per carry and scoring three touchdowns. But his development was slowed by injuries and an inability to pick up the offense. Also released were wide receivers Bam Childress and Jamal Jones, cornerbacks Therrian Fontenot and Nick Graham, safety Marcus Paschal, offensive lineman Stefan Rodgers and linebacker Pago Tagofau.

Associated Press