The Texans have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with veteran running back Alfred Blue, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports
Blue rushed for a touchdown during the Texans’ season finale loss to the Indianapolis Colts, finishing with 39 yards on 13 carries. He also caught four passes for 36 yards.
As an unrestricted free agent, he drew interest from the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants and other NFL teams.
He rushed for 262 yards and one touchdown last season after overcoming a high-ankle sprain.
In four seasons for the Texans, the 6-2, 225-pound former LSU standot has rushed for 1,908 yards and six touchdowns and caught 49 passes for 316 yards and two scores.