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Breaking down Texans RB Taiwan Jones' deal

The Texans' one-year contract for veteran running back and kick returner Taiwan Jones is worth $1.02 million, according to NFL Players Association figures.

That includes a $930,000 base salary with a $45,000 signing bonus, and a $45,000 roster bonus. Jones' salary cap figure is $735,000 under the veteran minimum salary benefit. The deal includes an injury waiver.

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Jones is a former Oakland Raiders fourth-round draft pick from Eastern Washington. He has 52 career special teams tackles.

He played for the Buffalo Bills the past two seasons.