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Texans sign ex-Chargers S Addae

Former Los Angeles Chargers safety Jahleel Addae signed with the Houston Texans on Wednesday.

The team has yet to announce the signing, but Addae posted on Instagram with an image of him signing at the Texans' facility.

Addae, 29, started all 32 games over the last two seasons for the Chargers, making 171 tackles (10 for loss) and 10 pass breakups, but he was released in March. Head coach Anthony Lynn praised Addae's performance, noting that his release was a result of the emergence of Derwin James, whom the Chargers plan to play at strong safety full time in 2019.

Addae is predominantly a strong safety and often played linebacker in Los Angeles' six- and seven-DB packages. He started 59 of 80 games played in six seasons with the Chargers.

The Texans added former Jacksonville Jaguars safety Tashaun Gipson earlier this offseason while watching safety Tyrann Mathieu walk in free agency, signing with the Kansas City Chiefs. Reserve safety Andre Hal retired.

Houston did not take a safety during last weekend's draft.

--Field Level Media