Ex-Bills safety Aaron Williams to visit Texans

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Former Buffalo Bills safety Aaron Williams is scheduled to visit the Texans on Thursday, according to league sources not authorized to speak publicly.

Williams, a former University of Texas standout, was cut by the Bills in March. He suffered recurring neck injuries over the past two seasons and was placed on injured reserve in November on the heels of an ugly collision with Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jarvis Landry. Landry drew criticism for the hit, apologizing to Williams after being fined $24,309 by the NFL for the illegal crackback block.

Williams' health has improved significantly since last season, per a source, after being limited to 10 games over the past two seasons.

Williams missed 13 games with a neck injury in 2015, underwent surgery and contemplated retirement before returning to play last season and getting hurt again.

Williams is a 6-foot, 199-pound former Bills second-round draft pick who moved to safety after originally playing cornerback during his first two NFL seasons.

Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson (80) gains yardage against Buffalo Bills cornerback Aaron Williams (23) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Reliant Stadium, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, in Houston. less Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson (80) gains yardage against Buffalo Bills cornerback Aaron Williams (23) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Reliant Stadium, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, in ... more Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle Image 1 of / 5 Caption Close Ex-Bills safety Aaron Williams to visit Texans 1 / 5 Back to Gallery

For his career, Williams has recorded 257 tackles, seven interceptions, two forced fumbles and 36 passes defended. He had a career-high four interceptions in 2013 after switching to safety.



