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Houston Texans: Derrick Jones signing adds needed depth to secondary

The Houston Texans recently added cornerback Jermaine Ponder, and have also added another cornerback with the addition of Derrick Jones.

Jones, who was recently released by the Green Bay Packers after failing a physical, is a bigger cornerback, standing at 6-3, which clearly illustrates what exactly the Texans want in a corner for their secondary. He’s also played for the New York Jets.

Ponder is 6-3 as well, and so is rookie second round draft pick Lonnie Johnson Jr. Like Johnson, Jones is also a wide receiver converted to cornerback, and played both positions at Ole Miss before being drafted in the sixth round by the Jets.