The Houston Texans signed quarterback Mark Gronowski to their active roster on Wednesday, capping off a whirlwind few weeks for the undrafted signal-caller. This move pulls Gronowski up from the team’s practice squad, taking advantage of an open roster spot. No other player had to be moved, which is pretty wild given the circumstances.
Gronowski’s College Dominance and Pro Start
Gronowski brings some serious college hardware with him, even as an undrafted rookie out of Iowa. He started his collegiate career at South Dakota State and flat-out dominated, leading them to not one, but two FCS national titles. On top of that, he snagged the prestigious Walter Payton Award as the FCS player of the year back in 2023. That’s a resume that turns heads, even if it didn’t get him drafted initially. After college, he first landed with the Miami Dolphins before his journey brought him to Houston.
A Roller Coaster Ride In Houston
This isn’t Gronowski’s first rodeo with the Texans, or even his first time on their practice squad this season. He originally signed onto Houston’s practice squad in September, only to be waived later that same month. Now, just a few weeks later, he’s back, and this time he’s on the active roster. It’s been a crazy October for the kid. He joins C.J. Stroud and Davis Mills in the Texans’ quarterback room, so the competition is stiff for any potential snaps. What’s next for the two-time FCS champ after such a tumultuous start to his pro career? We’ll be watching to see how this plays out.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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