HOUSTON – The Texans worked out former Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Kyron Johnson and cornerbacks Jason Verrett and Anthony Averett, according to a league source.
Verrett, 32, is a former Chargers first-round draft pick from TCU. He played for the San Francisco 49ers the past few seasons, including current Texans coach DeMeco Ryans and defensive passing game coordinator Cory Undlin. He has 145 career tackles and seven interceptions. Verrett tore his Achilles tendon last November.
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Averett, 28, is a former Baltimore Ravens fourth-round draft pick from Alabama who has also played for the Las Vegas Raiders and 49ers. He has 114 career tackles, 23 passes defensed and three interceptions. He was placed on injured reserve in August and released with an injury settlement.
Johnson is a former Eagles sixth-round draft pick from Kansas.
Johnson (6-foot, 235 pounds) is an Arlington native and a former second-team All-Big 12 selection. He has run the 40-yard dash in 4.40 seconds.
He played in 16 games as a rookie last seaosn and recorded eight tackles.
He primarily played on special teams, appearing in 18 snaps on defense.
He was released from the Eagles’ practice squad on Oct. 3.
Aaron Wilson is a Texans and NFL reporter for KPRC 2 and click2houston.com
