The Houston Texans signed veteran running back Derrick Ward Friday as insurance in the backfield according to the NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora.
The 30-year-old has played six seasons in the NFL, most recently with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last season.
Ward’s most productive season was in 2008 as a backup to Brandon Jacobs with the New York Giants when he gained 1,409 yards from scrimmage even though he started just three games.