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Texans work out DT Tyeler Davison, OT Jaylon Thomas

The Houston Texans worked out tackle Jaylon Thomas and defensive tackle Tyeler Davison.

The Houston Texans continue to comb through available talent to see where they may be able to add depth.

According to a league source, the Texans worked out defensive tackle Tyeler Davison and tackle Jaylon Thomas.

Davison previously was with the Los Angeles Chagers, where he played six games in 2022 and collected a tackle. The former New Orleans Saints 2015 fifth-round pick played 61 games for the Saints through 2018, collecting 95 tackles and 3.5 sacks. From 2019-21, Davison was with the Atlanta Falcons, generating 121 tackles and 1.5 sacks through 44 games.

Thomas is an undrafted free agent who spent the offseason and training camp with the Baltimore Ravens. The former SMU product did not make the final roster, but was with the New York Giants’ practice squad through Oct. 31.

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Texans work out 3 ahead of Week 8 matchup with Panthers

The Houston Texans worked out three players during Week 8 as they gear up for the Carolina Panthers.

The Houston Texans worked out three players on Thursday according to a league source.

The Texans worked out cornerback Kris Boyd, running back Zander Horvath, and receiver Dezmon Patmon.

Boyd previously was with the Arizona Cardinals where he played four games, collecting two combined tackles. The former Minnesota Vikings 2019 seventh-round pick played 58 games with his original draft club from 2019-22.

Horvath is a former Los Angeles Chargers 2022 seventh-round fullback. Last year, Horvath started in two of his 15 games active, and spent 257 snaps on special teams compared to 110 on offense.

Patmon, a former Indianapolis Colts 2020 sixth-round pick, spent the offseason and training camp with the Buffalo Bills. Patmon was recently on the Panthers’ practice squad until Sept. 12.

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Texans work out DTs Taylor Stallworth, Trysten Hill

The Houston Texans worked out defensive tackles Taylor Stallworth and Trysten Hill.

The Houston Texans continue to evaluate beyond the organization for the possibility to improve the team’s depth.

According to a league source, the Texans worked out defensive tackles Taylor Stallworth and Trysten Hill Thursday.

Stallworth was on the Texans’ roster last season, and played one game while recording four combined tackles and a tackle for loss. The Texans placed Stallworth on injured reserve following his lone game in Week 15. Houston later placed Stallworth on injured reserve in May during offseason workouts with an injury settlement and release at the end of the month. Since then, Stallworth has been with the Carolina Panthers, who released him on Sept. 11.

Hill, 25, is a former Dallas Cowboys 2019 second-rounder, and was last with the Cleveland Browns practice squad and was released on Sept. 26.

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Texans work out TE Anthony Firkser, RB Darrel Williams among others

The Houston Texans worked out former Tennessee Titans tight end Anthony Firksey among others as Week 2 kicks off.

With a commitment to constant improvement comes continuous pursuit of bettering the roster. One of the ways the Houston Texans can upgrade their roster and practice squad is by taking a look at available talent not currently with any NFL team.

The Texans held workouts for six players Friday. There was a theme of skill positions involved as the Texans worked out two tight ends, two running backs, a receiver, and a quarterback.

Here is a look at the six veterans the Texans took a look at as part of their workouts.

Texans work out LB Terrell Lewis as part of 5-man group

The Houston Texans worked out former Alabama linebacker Terrell Lewis as part of a five-player group.

The Houston Texans taking a look at available talent to add to their organization.

The Texans worked out a total of five players Tuesday according to a league source.

Houston worked out defensive end Michael Dogbe, a former Arizona Cardinals 2019 seventh-round pick. After leaving in 2022, Dogbe spent the offseason and training camp with the Jacksonville Jaguars, but did not make the final roster.

The Texans also worked out defensive tackle Bruce Hector, who has been with six NFL organizations since 2018 either on active or offseason rosters. Hector recently was with the New York Jets through training camp.

Houston brought in former Alabama linebacker Terrell Lewis. A former Los Angeles Rams 2020 third-round pick, Lewis also spent time with the Chicago Bears in 2022.

The Texans worked out former Arkansas-Pine Bluff tackle Mark Evans, who spent time with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent.

Another offensive lineman the Texans worked out was Jamarco Jones, a former Seattle Seahawks 2018 fifth-round pick. Jones also spent the 2022 season with the Tennessee Titans.

Houston also worked out former Minnesota Vikings 2021 sixth-round defensive tackle Jaylen Twyman, who also spent part 2022-23 with the Miami Dolphins’ practice squad and offseason roster.

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Report: Texans work out punters Matt Haack and Pat O’Donnell

The Houston Texans worked out veteran punters Pat O’Donnell and Matt Haack to conclude Week 1.

The Houston Texans want to see if they can get better with their punting unit.

According to Aaron Wilson from KPRC-TV, the Texans worked out veteran punters Matt Haack and Pat O’Donnell Monday.

Haack was last with the Indianapolis Colts where he played 17 games in 2022. The former Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins punter averaged 44.8 yards per punt and had 28 inside the 20-yard line with just three touchbacks.

O’Donnell spent the first eight seasons of his career with the Chicago Bears and last year with the Green Bay Packers. The former 2014 sixth-round pick produced 44.5 yards per punt and had 24 punts inside the 20 with one that went for a touchback. O’Donnell also led the league with two punts blocked.

Rookie Ty Zentner punted four times with a 44.0 average and one touchback in the 25-9 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 1.

The Texans also brought in running back Gerrid Doaks and receiver Jared Wayne for visits.

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Texans work out former Dolphins, Steelers OT Jesse Davis

The Houston Texans worked out former Miami Dolphins and Pittsburgh Steelers tackle Jesse Davis.

The Houston Texans continue to evaluate outside options as they work through injuries affecting the offensive line.

According to Aaron Wilson from KPRC-TV, the Texans worked out former Miami Dolphins and Pittsburgh Steelers tackle Jesse Davis.

The former 2015 undrafted free agent has flexibility on both the inside and the outside. Davis started 26 of 32 games for the Dolphins at right guard from 2016-17 before they kicked him outside to right tackle. Davis played a combination of 46 games on both sides of the line through the 2021 campaign.

Davis went to camp with the Minnesota Vikings in 2022, but was traded at the end of preseason to the Steelers for a conditional 2025 seventh-round pick.

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Report: Texans to work out former Jaguars TE James O’Shaughnessy

The Houston Texans are set to work out former Jacksonville Jaguars tight end James O’Shaughnessy.

The Houston Texans are looking to possible veteran help to bolster their thinning tight end group after five training camp practices.

According to Aaron Wilson from KPRC-TV, the Texans are set to work out former Jacksonville Jaguars tight end James O’Shaughnessy.

The 31-year-old was not on an NFL roster last season, albeit O’Shaughnessy spent all of 2022 with the Chicago Bears’ offseason program through the end of preseason. The Minnesota Vikings signed O’Shaughnessy to the practice squad in mid-November.

The former Illinois State product played 57 games for the Jaguars from 2017-21. O’Shaughnessy caught 104 passes for 1,022 yards and three touchdowns.

Dalton Schultz is recovering from a collision with safety Jimmie Ward on July 29. Third-year Brevin Jordan is working through a hamstring problem, and second-year Teagan Quitoriano remains on the physically unable to perform list.

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Report: Texans to work out former Buccaneers DT Khalil Davis

The Houston Texans seek to work out former Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Khalil Davis.

The Houston Texans are taking a look at what is available on the market as it relates to the interior of the defensive line.

According to Aaron Wilson from KPRC-TV, the Texans will work out former Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2020 sixth-round defensive tackle Khalil Davis.

The 6-1, 308-pounder played two games for the eventual Super Bowl champions his rookie season, collecting two tackles and two combined hits.

Tampa Bay waived Davis in early October 2021. The Indianapolis Colts claimed Davis off waivers and activated the former Nebraska product for a game before also waiving him by the end of the month.

The Pittsburgh Steelers stashed Davis on their practice squad that November, and he signed a reserve/future contract with the team after the season. Davis was waived at the end of 2022 preseason and ended up with Tampa Bay in late September before being released at the end of November. The Los Angeles Rams signed Davis to their practice squad in December, but did not bring him back on a reserve/future contract.

Davis played the 2023 USFL season with the Birmingham Stallions, who won the league championship.

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Texans work out defensive line, receivers, defensive back over Thanksgiving weekend

The Houston Texans worked out two defensive linemen, two receivers, and a defensive back over the Thanksgiving holiday.

When NFL teams say that talent evaluation is a 365-day-a-year job, they aren’t exaggerating.

The Houston Texans spent a portion of the Thanksgiving holiday looking at four free agents. On Friday, the club brought in defensive tackle Lee Autry, defensive end T.J. Carter, receiver Kalija Lipscomb, and receiver J’Mon Moore for workouts. The club also brought in defensive back Manny Patterson for a visit.

Autry is an undrafted free agent who spent time with the Chicago Bears in training camp. In his last 18 games with the Mississippi State Bulldogs, Autry produced 23 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, 0.5 sack, and a pass breakup.

Carter, another undrafted free agent, played in 39 games for the Kentucky Wildcats, recording 60 total tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, 6.0 sacks, and four pass deflections.

Lipscomb was also undrafted, but spent time recently with the Kansas City Chiefs during training camp and the Green Bay Packers on their practice squad. For the Vanderbilt Commodores, Lipscomb caught 198 passes for 2,356 yards and 22 touchdowns in 46 games.

Moore is a nearby Fort Bend Elkins product who played collegiately for the Missouri Tigers. Going undrafted in 2018, Moore caught on with the Packers, where he spent that season. In 2019-20, Moore was with the Cleveland Browns on their practice squad and offseason roster. At the end of training camp this season, the Browns released Moore.

Patterson is an undrafted free agent from Maine, where he collected 93 total tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, 47 pass breakups, and an interception in 39 games.