The Texans signed cornerback Deante Burton off of the Atlanta Falcons practice squad, cutting offensive tackle David Sharpe.
Burton is a 6-2, 205-pounder from Kansas State.
He went undrafted last year and is a converted wide receiver.
He has also played for the Green Bay Packers.
Sharpe is a 6-6, 343-pound former Oakland Raiders fourth-round draft pick from Florida.