The Houston Texans have added wide receiver Mitchell Tinsley to their practice squad, according to a report from The 33rd Team’s Ari Meirov on August 31. Tinsley, who is 26 years old and stands 6 feet 1 inch, was previously with the Cincinnati Bengals, where he made eight receptions for 116 yards and scored two touchdowns last season.
His exit from the Bengals comes as they have a strong roster of wide receivers, leading to interest from several teams.
Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic noted that Tinsley may find better chances for playing time in Houston, especially since the Texans have been looking to strengthen their wide receiver depth this month. He is now part of a practice squad that includes Lewis Bond and Josh Kelly, as reported by Sleeper affiliate Jacob Barzilla.
Tinsley had a notable preseason in 2025, which earned him a spot on Cincinnati's roster.
Tinsley, who went undrafted, has played in 19 regular-season games, starting four. He is recognized as a possession receiver with solid ball skills, though he may not have the speed or quickness to create separation. NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein highlighted Tinsley’s ability to make challenging catches, particularly in the middle of the field, despite some athletic limitations that might restrict him to a slot role.
