Texans sign DT Chunky Clements

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The Texans have signed former Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Jarrod "Chunky" Clements to the practice squad, according to a league source not authorized to speak publicly.

Clements has been working out regularly and gotten into better shape in recent weeks, per a source.

Clements (6-2, 295 pounds) went undrafted out of the University of Illinois.

A native of Dayton, Ohio, Clements had 99 tackles, 25 1/2 for losses, six sacks and four forced fumbles in college.