The Houston Texans have acquired running back Carlos Hyde from the Kansas City Chiefs in a trade for guard Martinas Rankin.
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.
The trade is one of a string of deals the Texans have made on cut day, as they're also finalizing a trade to acquire offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil from the Miami Dolphins, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.