Rex Burkhead will begin the 2021 season where his 2020 campaign ended.
The former New England Patriots running back has signed with the Houston Texans in free agency, John McClain of the Houston Chronicle reported Tuesday.
Burkhead spent four solid seasons in New England as a versatile dual threat, providing depth in the running and passing games alongside Sony Michel, Damien Harris and James White. He scored a career-high eight touchdowns (five rushing, three receiving) in 10 games during the 2017 season and caught 27 passes for a career-high 279 yards in 2019.