Sources: Texans signing Cam Dantzler after working him out along with Chris Jackson, Ola Adeniyi and Kenny Willekes

Texans worked out four players

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cameron Dantzler (27) breaks up a pass intended for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Daurice Fountain during the first half of an NFL football game Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) (Charlie Riedel, Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

HOUSTON – The Texans are signing veteran cornerback Cam Dantzler one day after a successful workout, according to league sources.

They later confirmed the move and waived-injured wide receiver Alex Bachman.

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The Texans also worked out cornerback-safety Chris Jackson, defensive end Kenny Willekes and linebacker Olasunkanmi Adeniyi.

Dantzler is a 6-foot-2, 190-pound former Minnesota Vikings third-round draft pick from Mississippi State. He recorded 50 tackles, three for losses, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery last season for the Vikings as he played 75 percent of the defnesive snaps in 10 games and nine starts.He has also played for the Washington Commanders and Buffalo Bills.

For his career, Dantzler has three interceptions, 149 tackles, six for losses, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and 17 passes defensed.

Jackson is a former Tennessee Titans sixth-round draft pick from Marshall University. He has 59 career tackles, two for losses and five passes defensed. He has played in 24 games with six starts.

Adeniyi is a former Pittsburgh Steelers undrafted free agent from Toledo. He has also played for the Titans and has 49 career tackles, 2 1/2 sacks and three forced fumbles. He went to high school at George Bush.

Willekes is a former Vikings seventh-round draft pick from Michigan State. He’s a former All-Big Ten Conference selection and Defensive Lineman of the Year. He has 16 career tackles, 2 1/2 sacks and one pass deflection.

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


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