The Arizona Cardinals face the Houston Texans this weekend on the road in Week 11. There are connections between the two teams. Perhaps the biggest is the relationship between Cardinals general manager Monti Ossenfort and his Texans counterpart, Nick Caserio.
They worked together for 15 seasons while with the New England Patriots.
In addition to this connection in their front offices, the two teams have six player connections. The Cardinals have one former Texans player while the Texans have a whopping six former Cardinals.
Who are they?
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Cardinals DL Roy Lopez
Lopez was signed in September after L.J. Collier and Carlos Watkins both landed on injured reserve.
He was drafted by the Texans in the sixth round in 2021 and played two seasons, appearing in 33 games, starting 29.
Texans OL Josh Jones
Jones was traded by the Cardinals to the Texans before the season. He has appeared in seven games, starting three.
He was drafted by the Cardinals in the third round in 2020.
Texans DE Myjai Sanders
Sanders was drafted in the third round by the Cardinals last year. He was released after getting off injured reserve and has appeared in two games for the Texans so far.
CB Tavierre Thomas
Thomas signed with the Cardinals in 2018 as an undrafted rookie but did not make the team. He is in his third season with the Texans.
Texans K Matt Ammendola
Ammendola played two games for the Cardinals last season when Matt Prater was hurt. He went 2-for-3 on both field goals and extra points.
Texans CB Kris Boyd
Boyd signed with the Texans after he was released by the Cardinals after four games. He signed with the Cardinals as a free agent this past offseason.
