Claimed by the Texans off waivers from the Cleveland Browns in the spring, veteran blocking tight end Matt Lengel has made a good impression on coach Bill O'Brien.
Lengel is a strong presence at 6-7, 265 pounds. The former Eastern Kentucky standout won a Super Bowl with the New England Patriots, catching a touchdown from Tom Brady on his first career reception during the regular season.
Lengel has also played for the Cincinnati Bengals.
Lengel is battling for one of the final roster spots on the 53-man roster.
"Tough guy, really good guy, fun guy to coach," O'Brien said.