The Texans signed veteran linebacker Jelani Jenkins following a successful tryout.
Rookie linebacker Dylan Cole is sidelined with a Grade 2 hamstring strain.
Jenkins is a former Miami Dolphins fourth-round draft pick from Florida. He has played for the Oakland Raiders and the Buffalo Bills.
Jenkins has 227 career tackles and three forced fumbles.
The Texans cut corner Marcus Burley and signed defensive tackle Chunky Clements to the practice squad.