Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (10) runs past Houston Texans cornerback Desmond King II (25) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith) (Eric Christian Smith, Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)
HOUSTON – The Texans re-signed former starting nickel back Desmond King to the practice squad.
King was released at the end of the preseason and replaced by Tavierre Thomas as the nickel.
Recommended Videos
King is a former Tennessee Titans All-Pro selection. King, 28, was signed to a two-year, $7 million contract last year. He started 25 games over the past two seasons and was once listed as first on the depth chart at nickel and also has punt return skills. He was due $3 million this season with $500,000 guaranteed before being released.
He had a short stint with the Pittsburgh Steelers before being released.
Aaron Wilson is a Texans and NFL reporter for KPRC 2 and click2houston.com.
Copyright 2023 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.
Aaron Wilson is an award-winning Texans and NFL reporter for KPRC 2 and www.click2houston.com. He has covered the NFL since 1997, including previous stints for The Houston Chronicle and The Baltimore Sun. This marks his 10th year covering the Texans after previously covering a Super Bowl winning team in Baltimore.
