Former Texans linebacker Justin Tuggle signed with the Cleveland Browns.

Tuggle was a restricted free agent who didn't receive a tender from the Texans.

Tuggle is a 6-3, 245-pounder in his fourth season out of Kansas State.

A former undrafted free agent, Tuggle has played in 42 games and started 11 for the Texans.

He has 52 career tackles, two fumble recoveries, one forced fumble and one interception with 19 special-teams tackles.

Tuggle started two of 11 games last season and had 13 tackles, one fumble recovery and five special-teams tackles.

Tuggle began his college career as a quarterback at Boston College and moved to defense before transferring to Kansas State.

Tuggle's father, Jesse Tuggle, was a five-time Pro Bowl linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons. His brother, Grady, plays for the Falcons.