The Texans are signing running back Jaylen Samuels, to their practice squad according to a league source not authorized to speak publicly.
The Texans had an opening on the practice squad after signing cornerback Cre'Von LeBlanc on Friday to the active roster after trading running back Mark Ingram to the New Orleans Saints, per sources.
He worked out for the Texans this week along with former Dallas Cowboys running back Darius Jackson.
Samuels was cut from the Pittsburgh Steelers' practice squad this week.
Samuels has played in 42 games over the past three seasons, rushing for 459 yards and one touchdown.He has 82 career catches for 550 yards and four touchdowns.
Samuels (6-foot, 225 pounds) is a former fifth-round draft pick from North Carolina State.
In college, he played running back, tight end, fullback and wide receiver.
He rushed for 1,107 career yards and 28 touchdowns and caught 201 passes for 1,851 yards and 19 scores in college.
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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