Veteran defensive tackle Eli Ankou visited the Texans on Thursday, according to a league source not authorized to speak publicly.
After discussions were held about him potentially joining the Texans' practice squad, no deal was reached and Ankou isn't being signed at this time.
The Texans are playing without defensive tackle Jaleel Johnson due to a back injury as he's dealing with a painful herniated disk that has prevented him from practicing, according to sources.
Ankou was most recently with the Pittsburgh Steelers' practice squad before being released.
He worked out for the Texans earlier this season.
Ankou, 27, a former Texans undrafted free agent from UCLA, was traded to the Dallas Cowboys from the Texans last year in exchange for a 2022 seventh-round draft pick.
He has also played for the Atlanta Falcons, Buffalo Bills, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars and Cleveland Browns.
He has 31 career tackles and 1 1/2 sacks.
Aaron Wilson has covered the NFL for 20 seasons, including the Texans, Baltimore Ravens, Tennessee Titans and Jacksonville Jaguars. He has previously written for The Houston Chronicle and The Baltimore Sun. He’s on Twitter: @AaronWilson_NFL and Instagram: @aaronwilson7128
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