Texans signing LB Kennan Gilchrist to practice squad

The Texans are signing former Dallas Cowboys linebacker Kennan Gilchrist to the practice squad Wednesday following his Tuesday tryout, according to a league source not authorized to speak publicly.

Gilchrist is a former undrafted free agent from Appalachian State who was released by the Texans earlier this year.

Gilchrist had 89 tackles and 11 tackles for losses as a senior with three sacks and one forced fumble.

At 6-2, 225 pounds, Gilchrist is extremely athletic. He's run the 40-yard dash in 4.57 seconds with a 35-inch vertical leap and bench pressed 225 pounds 26 times.