Demaryius Thomas to be cut by Houston Texans

Demaryius Thomas (87) of the Houston Texans runs with the ball during the first quarter against the Denver Broncos. The Denver Broncos hosted the Houston Texans at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018. The Houston Texans are cutting Demaryius Thomas, league sources told The Houston Chronicle.

Thomas, 31, had 23 receptions for 275 yards and two touchdowns with Houston after he was traded by the Broncos on Oct. 30. He suffered a torn left Achilles in the second half of the Texans’ Week 16 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

The 6-foot-3, 229 pound wide receiver was selected with the 22nd overall pick in the first round of the 2010 NFL draft by the Broncos. In…