Source: Texans signing veteran tackle George Fant to one-year deal worth up to $4 million

HOUSTON – Veteran offensive tackle George Fant is being signed to a one-year contract with a maximum value of $4 million after working out for the Texans, according to a league source.

Fant, 31, had an impressive workout, per a source. The Texans could use depth at tackle with Charlie Heck, their swing tackle, on the physically unable to perform list.

Fant, who played college football and basketball at Western Kentucky and went undrafted has started 63 of 80 career games in the NFL.

He started seven career games last season for the Jets before being placed on injured reserv in September and then being activated in December.

Aaron Wilson is a Texans and NFL reporter for KPRC 2 and click2houston.com