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Former Texans player signs with Houston Roughnecks XFL

HOUSTON, TX - NOVEMBER 01: Charles James II #31 of the Houston Texans takes a moment to reflect before playing the Tennessee Titans at NRG Stadium on November 1, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) (Bob Levey, 2015 Getty Images)

HOUSTON – A former Houston Texans player says he is coming back to Houston to play for the Roughnecks XFL this season.

Charles James II was a cornerback for the Texans in 2016 before he was waived from the team’s active roster. The former Texans’ star was known for his creative socks.

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Texans fans have been expressing their excitement at his return on social media and are welcoming James back to the H-town with open arms.

We wonder if other familiar faces will join the team in the near future. Who would you like to see?


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