Former Tennessee defensive lineman Derek Barnett was claimed off waivers by Houston on Tuesday.
He was waived by Philadelphia.
The former Vol appeared in 72 games for the Eagles from 2017-23. He totaled 150 tackles, 21.5 sacks, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. The Eagles won Super Bowl LII in 2017.
Barnett appeared in 39 games at Tennessee from 2104-16, recording 197 tackles, 52 tackles for loss, 33 sacks, one interception, seven pass deflections, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.
He set Tennessee’s all-time career sacks record (33), breaking the mark of 32.0 held Reggie White.
Barnett was selected in the first round (No. 14 overall) of the 2017 NFL draft by the Eagles.
