Houston Texans sign Ronnie Brown, William Powell
By Hayden Kane
As fantasy football owners everywhere scramble to update their re-draft lists and their strategies for their rosters, the Houston Texans made a number of moves on Monday to shuffle up the guys who will play behind Arian Foster at running back.
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Earlier in the day the Texans parted ways with Andre Brown. Many had thought that Brown had found an ideal fit with the Texans and that he would be a productive player for them, but that will not come out to bear this season.
Having moved on from Brown, the Texans signed two options at for their running back depth chart on Monday night. Per John McClain:
Texans agree to terms with RBs Ronnie Brown and William Powell.
— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) August 12, 2014
Brown played as part of the three-headed running back monster in San Diego last season. His playing time came and went, and he was only a marginally productive option when he was on the field. He ran for 157 yards and one touchdown on 43 carries and pitched in 60 receiving yards.
Powell was not in the NFL in 2013. His last action came in 2012 when he ran for 216 yards on 57 carries. He has just two years of experience in the NFL, both coming in Arizona.
Whether either of these guys is able to stick or if these spots will continue as a revolving door remains to be seen. Foster has hardly been the model of durability in recent seasons, so each running back spot on the Houston roster is worth at least a look.