Jeremiah Johnson

Johnson, an undrafted free agent in 2009, showed up out of shape and was placed on injured reserve in August with a shoulder injury. He'll be a body to use during training camp and preseason games, but he's not expected to make the final cut.

Texans general manager Rick Smith bypassed taking a running back in the draft, when much pre-draft analysis viewed it a position of need. Smith viewed it that way, too, but opted for what he perceived were better-value value picks, and was left to sign a couple of undrafted free agents. Johnson and Arian Foster will get some looks in training camp and preseason, but are behind Chris Brown, in the bid to be Steve Slaton's backup. Still, the job is open if either one shows something this summer or if Brown gets hurt again.