Texans awarded WR Chad Hansen off waivers

The Texans claimed wide receiver Chad Hansen off waivers from the New Orleans Saints.

Hansen is a former New York Jets fourth-round draft pick.

The former Cal standout caught nine passes for 94 yards as a rookie with the Jets in 2017 being being released in training camp in 2018.

Hansen later was picked up and released by the Patriots, Titans and Broncos last season before being signed by the Saints in June.

Hansen, 6-2, 202 pounds, was an All-Pac-12 selection who caught 92 passes for 1,249 yards and 11 touchdowns as a junior before declaring early for the NFL draft.