Since former Buffalo Bills starting offensive tackle Jordan Mills visited the Texans, the AFC South franchise signed former Carolina Panthers and Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Matt Kalil to a one-year, $7.5 million contract.

That didn't end their interest in Mills.

The Texans have remained in contact with Mills and he is still a candidate to potentially join the team. No deal is imminent, according to a league source not authorized to speak publicly.

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The Texans want to upgrade an offensive line that allowed a league-high 62 sacks last season and create competition with their current group of linemen via free agency and the draft.

Mills is a former Chicago Bears fifth-round draft pick from Louisiana Tech.

He started as a rookie before breaking his foot and undergoing surgery.

After being signed off of the Detroit Lions' practice squad, the 6-5, 314-pounder joined the Bills and signed a two-year, $4 million deal.

He started 48 games for Buffalo over the past three seasons.

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