The Texans cut third quarterback Josh Johnson on Tuesday, according to his agent, Doug Hendrickson.
The Texans are adding wide receiver Cobi Hamilton and running back Andre Ellington to the 53-man roster, placing running back D'Onta Foreman on injured reserve with a torn Achilles and signing running back Troymaine Pope to the practice squad.
Johnson is a well-traveled former Tampa Bay Buccaneers fifth-round draft pick.
He's played for the Cleveland Browns, San Francisco 49ers, New York Jets, Indianapolis Colts, Buffalo Bills, Cincinnati Bengals, Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens.
He was cut by the New York Giants prior to the start of the regular season.