The Texans have signed wide receiver Vyncint Smith to their practice squad, according to a league source not authorized to speak publicly.

The New York Giants also pursued Smith along with other NFL teams, per a source.

Smith caught a touchdown pass against the Detroit Lions in the second preseason game.

A year ago, Smith made the Texans as an undrafted rookie as a free agent from Division II Limestone College.

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Smith caught a touchdown last season against the Philadelphia Eagles.

The Texans signed wide receiver and return specialist Steven Mitchell, according to a league source not authorized to speak publicly.

Mitchell has outstanding speed and was on the practice squad last year. Mitchell had opportunities to sign with other NFL teams for more money, but he preferred to be with the Texans.

The Texans have also signed offensive tackle Rick Leonard to the practice squad, according to his agent, Brett Tessler.

The Texans have signed former Jacksonville Jaguars and Seattle Seahawks quarterback Alex McGough, according to a league source.

McGough played at Florida International. McGough was drafted in the seventh round by the Seahawks and spent last year on their practice squad.

McCough worked out privately for the Texans last year, also meeting with the Arizona Cardinals, Los Angeles Chargers, Atlanta Falcons, Indianapolis Colts, New York Giants, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New Orleans Saints.

The 6-3, 218-pound Tampa, Fla., native rushed for 536 career yards and 16 touchdowns.He passed for 9,091 career yards and 65 touchdowns with 37 interceptions.

The Texans also signed safety Austin Exford to the practice squad, according to a league source.

The Texans signed undrafted rookie running back Karan Higdon to their practice squad, according to a league source not authorized to speak publicly.

Higdon is a former All-Big Ten Conference selection. He rushed for 1,178 yards and 10 touchdowns last season.

Higdon rushed for 994 yards two seasons ago.

The Texans are signing linebacker Tyrell Adams to practice squad, according to a league source.

The Texans signed undrafted rookie defensive lineman Albert Huggins to the practice squad, according to a league source not authorized to speak publicly.

A defensive end from national champion Clemson, Huggins received a total of $40,000 guaranteed in his original rookie deal.

Huggins is a former prep All-American who recorded 83 career tackles in college with 11 1/2 tackles for losses, seven sacks, 25 quarterback pressures and one pass breakup.

He had 30 tackles, 3 1/2 for losses and 2 1/2 sacks last season.

The 6-3, 305-pounder bench pressed 225 pounds 35 times at the NFL scouting time, running the 40-yard dash in 5.12 seconds.

The Texans also signed rookie safety Chris Johnson to the practice squad, per a league source.

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