The Texans promoted veteran linebacker Hardy Nickerson to the active roster from the practice squad.
Nickerson has played in two games and has two tackles this season.
A former Cincinnati Bengals undrafted free agent and the son of former five-time Pro Bowl and 1990s All-Decade linebacker Hardy Nickerson, Nickerson has also played for the Minnesota Vikings.
He has 97 career tackles, one interception and three forced fumbles.
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