Houston Texans lose fifth-round pick in 2023 draft, NFL announce

The NFL announced on Thursday  that Houston Texans will forfeit their original fifth-round pick in the 2023 draft because of salary cap reporting violation.

They will also be fined $175 000. Pursuant to the salary cap requirements in the Collective Bargaining Agreement, clubs must report any player compensation or benefit, NFL’s announcement adds.

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