The Houston Texans have acquired running back Carlos Hyde from the Kansas City Chiefs in a trade for guard Martinas Rankin, sources tell ESPN's Adam Schefter.
The Texans were in need of help at running back after starter Lamar Miller tore his ACL in the third preseason game. Houston also traded for running back Duke Johnson Jr. earlier in the month, and while he is still expected to be the lead back, Hyde will allow the Texans to use Johnson more in the passing game.
Rankin, a third-round pick in 2018, started four games last season (three at left tackle and one at left guard), but struggled as a rookie.