When the Texans signed safety Quintin Demps during the middle of training camp, it was a transaction without fanfare.

Demps impressed Texans general manager Rick Smith with his speed by running the 40-yard dash in 4.4 seconds during his tryout prior to signing a one-year, $870,000 contract.

Demps started a career-high 13 games during his second stint with the Texans and recorded 61 tackles, one interception, six passes defended, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries.

It was enough for the Texans to be interested in bringing back the 30-year-old unrestricted free agent. Demps also is drawing interest from other NFL teams.

Although nothing is a lock, Demps is an experienced player who proved last season that he can be an effective starter when given expanded playing time.

For his career, the San Antonio native and former Texas-El Paso standout has 208 tackles, 12 interceptions and three forced fumbles.