The Houston Texans are planning to release guard Shaq Mason, a source close to Mason told the Chronicle. The source added that the Texans had informed Mason of their decision Friday morning. The team is designating Mason a post-June 1 cut,

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Mason was dealt from the Patriots to the Buccaneers in 2022, and he occupied a starting role with Tampa Bay that year. He once again found himself on the move the following offseason, though, with a swap sending him to the Texans. The 31-year-old started each of Houston appearances, missing only two contests along the way.

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