Newly-minted Texans safety Marcus Cromartie arrived in the NFL as an undrafted free agent five years ago.
Since that stint with the San Diego Chargers, Cromartie has built a itinerant career that's included stops with the San Francisco 49ers, Cleveland Browns, Buffalo Bills and Seattle Seahawks.
With this latest opportunity via a one-year contract, Cromartie is maintaining the same underdog attitude.
"I bring a tenacity, I play with a chip on the shoulder," said Cromartie, who was signed following an eight-player tryout. "Being undrafted, it's kind of hard to stick in this league. I've done well enough to be in my fifth year and use my experience being around and started in games.