The Texans released Hunt on Saturday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
The 23-year-old was looking to add depth to the Texans' backfield, but failed to make the final cut. He figured to have a hill to climb, as he projected as the fifth running back on the team's depth chart. He made the most of his final opportunity in Week 4 of the preseason however, recording 71 total yards and and touchdown in the contest.