Texans sign unrestricted free agent Wade Smith
HOUSTON (AP) -Offensive lineman Wade Smith, an unrestricted free agent courted for his versatility, has agreed to terms with the Houston Texans, his Nashville-based agent, Brian Parker, confirmed.
Smith's four-year deal includes $5.25 million in guaranteed money in the first year and averages about $3 million a season.
An eight-year veteran who started 16 games over the last two seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs, Smith is expected to challenge for a starting job at guard or center with the Texans.
He also was courted by the Buffalo Bills and Arizona Cardinals.
NFL headlines
- Titans place 6 on PUP list to start training camp
- Lions still working on deal with DT Ndamukong Suh
- 49ers bring optimism to training camp
- Redskins see Shanahan practices as 'pure football'
- Miami newcomer Marshall bonds with fans, teammates
- Raiders WR Louis Murphy sidelined by concussion
- Panthers, NFL's third youngest team, wants leaders
- Lions still working on deal with DT Suh
- Eagles sign veteran WR Washington
- Slaton eager to win back starting job
- Buffalo Bills challenged to overcome losing legacy
- Pete Carroll all smiles to begin new Seahawks era
- Crayton insures for Cowboys with WR Bryant out
- Hardesty out 'a couple weeks' after twisting knee
- Swollen knee keeps Haynesworth from taking test
- Broncos' banged-up offensive line a mystery
- McCoy, Penn agree to contracts with Buccaneers
- Pro Bowl special teamer Sean Morey retires
- Hardesty misses first Browns practice
- 2010 NFL preseason capsules
- NFL Calendar
- Haynesworth skips fitness test, watches practice
- McNabb, LT lead offseason of change for stars
- Berry, Chiefs agree to deal
- Rams, Bradford agree to terms
- Bills C Hangartner, LB Maybin scuffle at practice
- Chargers missing 4 stars as camp hits high gear
- Arizona faces many personnel changes as camp opens
- Cowboys' Bryant out 4-6 weeks with ankle sprain
- Most familiar Eagles are long gone now
