The Texans signed Johnny Townsend to the practice squad one day after working him out along with Colby Wadman.
The Texans are happy with punter Cameron Johnston.
Townsend has punted for several NFL teams. He was last with the Tennessee Titans.
A former Raiders fifth-round draft pick whose brother, Tommy Townsend, punts for the Kansas City Chiefs, Townsend has punted for the New York Giants, Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City
Wadman was previously with the Denver Broncos and Raiders. He had a 44.9 average with Denver.