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Texans sign 11 players to reserve/future contracts

The Houston Texans signed 11 players to reserve/future contracts to close out the 2021 season.

The Houston Texans have signed 11 players to reserve/future contracts as they finish up with the 2021 season.

The Texans reached agreements with linebacker Josh Watson, defensive end Michael Dwumfour, running back Darius Anderson, receiver Jalen Camp, offensive lineman Jake Eldrenkamp, defensive back T.J. Green, defensive lineman Demone Harris, receiver Damon Hazelton, fullback Paul Quessenberry, linebacker Connor Strachan, and offensive lineman Jordan Steckler.

Dwumfour saw action in the final three games, starting in one, as he collected five tackles, a half-sack, two tackles for loss, and three quarterback hits.

The Texans also made a move to sign offensive lineman Sam Cooper as a free agent.

Houston released defensive back Cre’von LeBlanc from the practice squad.

Texans elevate three players ahead of Sunday’s game against the Jaguars

The Houston Texans elevated three players from the practice squad ahead of their Week 15 rematch with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

HOUSTON — Ahead of their Week 15 match against the 2-11 Jacksonville Jaguars, the Houston Texans have elevated wide receiver Jordan Veasy, safety Grayland Arnold and linebacker Connor Strachan from the practice squad.

Veasy signed with the Texans in July, which marked his sixth team after going undrafted in 2018. He appeared in all three preseason games for the Texans, where he recorded five catches for 39 yards on eight targets and one touchdown.

Veasy began his career as a member of the Tennessee Titans before joining the Jaguars, Colts, Steelers, Bills and the Washington Football team.

Arnold will make his second appearance for the Texans following Houston’s 33-13 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, his team debut.

The Beaumont native played six games for the 6-7 Philadelphia Eagles in 2020, where he recorded 11 total tackles and one pass deflection.

With several linebackers out due to injuries and COVID, Strachan will make his first appearance with the Texans against the Jaguars. Strachan is a Boston College alumni who recorded 267 tackles and nine sacks during his collegiate career.

The Texans and Jaguars will face off for the final time this season at TIAA Bank Field. Houston will attempt to sweep their regular season series against Jacksonville following a 37-21 Week 1 victory at NRG Stadium in September. Kickoff is at noon Central Time.