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Mark Lane

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.

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Here is a look at the six veterans the Texans took a look at as part of their workouts.

TE Devin Asiasi

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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

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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

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A former Nebraska and Kansas State product, Martinez went undrafted and spent time with the Detroit Lions in 2023.

WR James Proche

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The former Baltimore Ravens wideout caught 25 passes for 278 yards in his 43 career games from 2020-22.

RB J.J. Taylor

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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

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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.

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