The Texans have signed rookie defensive tackle Javier Edwards to the practice squad, according to a league source not authorized to speak publicly.
Edwards was cut by the Texans during the final roster cutdown. He has worked out for the Detroit Lions this season since his release.
The Ben Davis graduate and Blinn Junior College went undrafted out of Colorado.
At 6-3, 335 pounds, Edwards has the size and mobility that teams covet for a 3-4 nose tackle to anchor the middle of the defense.
At his Pro Day workout, Edwards bench pressed 225 pounds 31 times and rank the 40-yard dash in 4.