The Houston Texans claimed defensive end Derek Barnett after he was waived by the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Adam Schefter @AdamSchefterFormer Eagles' defensive end Derek Barnett was claimed today on waivers by the Houston Texans, per source. <a href="https://t.co/6kXOV4YQ5e">pic.twitter.com/6kXOV4YQ5e</a>
The former first-round pick struggled to carve out a role on Philadelphia's deep defensive line unit, accumulating just three tackles and one tackle for loss in eight appearances this season.
With the Texans sitting at 6-5, general manager Nick Caserio is likely hoping that Barnett will provide a boost to help Houston make a playoff push.