The Houston Texans continue to try-out former first-round selections. On Friday, the team worked out former first-round offensive lineman Joshua Garnett, per Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle.
Texans worked out former 49ers first-round offensive guard Josh Garnett today. Wasn't immediately signed to a contract.
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) November 15, 2019
The Texans did not immediately sign Garnett to a contract.
Garnett, 25, was a San Francisco 49ers first-round pick out of Stanford in 2016. The team selected him at No. 28 overall before starting him for 11 games as a right guard in his rookie season.
Injuries have hampered Garnett’s young career. He missed the entirety of his second season with a knee injury, followed by surgery. In the 2018 season-opener, he suffered a toe dislocation, causing him to miss six games. Later in the same season, he broke his thumb — ending his season.
San Francisco declined Garnett’s fifth-year option in the offseason. The 49ers released him on the cut-down day (Aug. 31, 2019). Since he has received little interest.
Currently, the Texans have three guards on the roster in Max Scharping, Zach Fulton and Greg Mancz.