The Texans released McCown on Monday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
McCown (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bengals.
McCown (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game versus the Colts, Aaron Wilson of The Houston Chronicle reports.
McCown (illness) was absent from Wednesday's injury report.
McCown (illness) is ruled out for Thursday's game in Detroit.
McCown didn't participate at Tuesday's walkthrough due to an illness.
McCown wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
McCown (personal) will not travel with the team to Cleveland ahead of Sunday's matchup.
McCown was lifted from the commissioner's exempt list and he now joins the Texans' active roster, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
McCown's contract with the Texans became official Saturday, and he's currently on the commissioner's exempt list.