Texans Sign Former Chiefs Returner Nikko Remigio to 53-Man Roster

Nikko Remigio didn't stay on the market long. The Houston Texans are signing the former Chiefs wide receiver and return specialist to their 53-man roster, a day after Kansas City let him go, Aaron Wilson reported Thursday. Remigio also announced the move on Instagram, thanking the Chiefs and their fans on his way out.

The Chiefs waived Remigio on Wednesday as one of two moves to open a roster spot for receiver Josh Downs, whom they acquired from the Colts at the deadline. A 2023 undrafted free agent out of Fresno State, Remigio had been Kansas City's primary returner for three seasons. He appeared in all eight games this year, handling 12 kickoff returns and 14 punt returns while playing just two offensive snaps.

Wilson put his career kickoff return average at 26.0 yards and his punt return average at 7.5. As a receiver, he has three career catches for 69 yards, so his value in Houston will come on special teams.

Tank Dell has been returning punts for Houston, and special teams coordinator Frank Ross said Thursday he is "a proponent of putting the ball in our playmakers hands as much as possible" when asked whether that would continue. Remigio gives Ross a dedicated return specialist to work with. Houston hasn't announced a corresponding roster move.

The Texans (3-5) have won three of their last four after an 0-4 start, including a 44-22 win over the Chargers last week, and visit the 5-4 Browns on Sunday.