NFL Texans work out TE Anthony Firkser, RB Darrel Williams among others
With a commitment to constant improvement comes continuous pursuit of bettering the roster. One of the ways the Houston Texans can upgrade their roster and practice squad is by taking a look at available talent not currently with any NFL team.
The Texans held workouts for six players Friday. There was a theme of skill positions involved as the Texans worked out two tight ends, two running backs, a receiver, and a quarterback.
Here is a look at the six veterans the Texans took a look at as part of their workouts.
TE Devin Asiasi
Asiasi was last with the Cincinnati Bengals for the entirety of the 2022 season and the 2023 offseason and training camp. Asiasi is a former New England Patriots 2020 third-round pick.
TE Anthony Firkser
Firkser was with the Tennessee Titans from 2018-21, which is where Texans fans would remember him. The former Harvard product was last in camp with the Patriots.
QB Adrian Martinez
A former Nebraska and Kansas State product, Martinez went undrafted and spent time with the Detroit Lions in 2023.
WR James Proche
The former Baltimore Ravens wideout caught 25 passes for 278 yards in his 43 career games from 2020-22.
RB J.J. Taylor
Taylor generated 52 carries for 156 yards and two touchdowns in his 12 games with the New England Patriots from 2020-22.
RB Darrel Williams
The former Kansas City Chiefs playoffs stud was last seen with the New Orleans Saints. In 2022, Williams had 21 carries for 102 yards and a touchdown through six games.
