HOUSTON - The Texans have claimed running back Andre Ellington off waivers after he was released by the Arizona Cardinals this week, a source told ESPN, confirming multiple reports.
The Texans lost backup running back D'Onta Foreman for the season after he tore his left Achilles on Sunday against the Cardinals. Ellington was a healthy scratch in that game, but had been Arizona's third-down back this season.
Ellington could back up starting running back Lamar Miller on Monday night against the Baltimore Ravens, especially if Alfred Blue has to miss another game with a hamstring injury.